The Beacon, Watertown
AvailableEV charging station in Watertown, Massachusetts on the EV Connect network — 1 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 298599.
At a glance
The Beacon, Watertown is a public EV charging station at 101 North Beacon St in Watertown, Massachusetts, on the EV Connect network. It has 1 charging port (1 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 28, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 298599 |
| Network | EV Connect |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 101 North Beacon St
- City
- Watertown
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02472
- Coordinates
- 42.36405, -71.17915
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does The Beacon, Watertown offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is 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 62% below the Massachusetts average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does The Beacon, Watertown compare with other stations in Watertown?
Watertown has 46 charging stations in the DOE registry with 98 ports, the 16th-most of 331 cities and towns in Massachusetts. The Beacon, Watertown accounts for 1% of the charging ports in Watertown. EV Connect runs 2 stations in Watertown. 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 The Beacon, Watertown?
EV Connect operates 1,601 stations in the registry across 50 states, with 1,835 DC fast and 3,902 Level 2 ports in total. 23 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 28, 2023, one of 633 stations in Massachusetts with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Beacon, Watertown have?
The Beacon, Watertown has 1 charging port: 1 Level 2.
Does The Beacon, Watertown have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its one port is Level 2.
What connectors does The Beacon, Watertown have?
The Beacon, Watertown has J1772 connectors.
Is The Beacon, Watertown open to the public?
Yes. The Beacon, Watertown is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Beacon, Watertown?
The Beacon, Watertown is at 101 North Beacon St, Watertown, MA 02472. Its coordinates are 42.36405, -71.17915.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 298599, 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, “The Beacon, Watertown, Watertown, MA (AFDC station 298599)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/massachusetts/the-beacon-watertown-298599 (data as of October 12, 2026).