WIPP SWB Parking Lot
AvailableEV charging station in Carlsbad, New Mexico, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 440089.
At a glance
WIPP SWB Parking Lot is a private EV charging station at 4021 National Parks Hwy in Carlsbad, New Mexico, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with NEMA 14-50 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Aug 5, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 440089 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Private |
| Facility | Federal government |
| Open date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NEMA 14-50 — 240V outlet (RV-style plug).
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 4021 National Parks Hwy
- City
- Carlsbad
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88220
- Coordinates
- 32.37107, -104.23361
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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Non-networked · Available
- Tate Branch Carlsbad1 ports
Non-networked · Available
What kind of charging does WIPP SWB Parking Lot offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 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 24% below the New Mexico average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NEMA 14-50, 240V outlet (RV-style plug). The site is listed as a federal government location. It is flagged as workplace charging.
How does WIPP SWB Parking Lot compare with other stations in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad has 7 charging stations in the DOE registry with 21 ports, the 11th-most of 84 cities and towns in New Mexico. WIPP SWB Parking Lot accounts for 10% of the charging ports in Carlsbad. Statewide, New Mexico has 549 stations and 1,450 ports, the 32nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in New Mexico, Avanya Plaza - Tesla Supercharger in Albuquerque, has 24 ports.
Who operates WIPP SWB Parking Lot?
WIPP SWB Parking Lot is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. New Mexico has 83 non-networked stations, 15% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is private, meaning use is restricted, for example to a fleet, employees or residents. It opened on Aug 5, 2025, one of 166 stations in New Mexico 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 WIPP SWB Parking Lot have?
WIPP SWB Parking Lot has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does WIPP SWB Parking Lot have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does WIPP SWB Parking Lot have?
WIPP SWB Parking Lot has NEMA 14-50 connectors.
Is WIPP SWB Parking Lot open to the public?
No. WIPP SWB Parking Lot is listed with private access.
Where is WIPP SWB Parking Lot?
WIPP SWB Parking Lot is at 4021 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220. Its coordinates are 32.37107, -104.23361.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 440089, 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, “WIPP SWB Parking Lot, Carlsbad, NM (AFDC station 440089)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-mexico/wipp-swb-parking-lot-440089 (data as of October 12, 2026).