SWTCH Energy
AvailableEV charging station in Amherst, Massachusetts on the SWTCH network — 3 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 419875.
At a glance
SWTCH Energy is a public EV charging station at 30 Boltwood Ave in Amherst, Massachusetts, on the SWTCH network. It has 3 charging ports (3 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 26, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 419875 |
| Network | SWTCH |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $1 per hour
Location
- Address
- 30 Boltwood Ave
- City
- Amherst
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01002
- Coordinates
- 42.37456, -72.51840
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does SWTCH Energy offer?
Of its 3 ports, 3 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 13% above the Massachusetts average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$1 per hour”. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does SWTCH Energy compare with other stations in Amherst?
Amherst has 47 charging stations in the DOE registry with 104 ports, the 15th-most of 331 cities and towns in Massachusetts. SWTCH Energy accounts for 3% of the charging ports in Amherst. SWTCH runs 3 stations in Amherst. Statewide, Massachusetts has 4,921 stations and 13,009 ports, the 3rd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Massachusetts, Avalon Quincy Adams in Quincy, has 83 ports.
Who operates SWTCH Energy?
SWTCH operates 657 stations in the registry across 32 states, with 318 DC fast and 2,390 Level 2 ports in total. 22 of those stations are in Massachusetts, under 1% of the state's 4,921.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Jun 26, 2025, one of 680 stations in Massachusetts with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does SWTCH Energy have?
SWTCH Energy has 3 charging ports: 3 Level 2.
Does SWTCH Energy have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 3 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does SWTCH Energy have?
SWTCH Energy has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at SWTCH Energy free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $1 per hour.
Is SWTCH Energy open to the public?
Yes. SWTCH Energy is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is SWTCH Energy?
SWTCH Energy is at 30 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002. Its coordinates are 42.37456, -72.51840.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 419875, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “SWTCH Energy, Amherst, MA (AFDC station 419875)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/massachusetts/swtch-energy-419875 (data as of October 12, 2026).