National Grid Chilis Amherst
AvailableEV charging station in Amherst, New York on the ChargePoint network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 162214.
At a glance
National Grid Chilis Amherst is a public EV charging station at 1145 Niagara Falls Blvd in Amherst, New York, on the ChargePoint network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 12, 2020.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 162214 |
| Network | ChargePoint |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| 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
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does National Grid Chilis Amherst 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 half of the New York average of 4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does National Grid Chilis Amherst compare with other stations in Amherst?
Amherst has 23 charging stations in the DOE registry with 113 ports. National Grid Chilis Amherst accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Amherst. ChargePoint runs 13 stations in Amherst. Statewide, New York has 6,091 stations and 24,076 ports, the 2nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in New York, Sky Three Residences in Brooklyn, has 154 ports.
Who operates National Grid Chilis Amherst?
The largest US charging network by station count — mostly Level 2 at workplaces, retail and municipal sites. ChargePoint operates 48,998 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 5,017 DC fast and 83,427 Level 2 ports in total. 2,557 of those stations are in New York, 42% of the state's 6,091.
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 12, 2020, one of 400 stations in New York with a 2020 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does National Grid Chilis Amherst have?
National Grid Chilis Amherst has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does National Grid Chilis Amherst have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does National Grid Chilis Amherst have?
National Grid Chilis Amherst has J1772 connectors.
Is National Grid Chilis Amherst open to the public?
Yes. National Grid Chilis Amherst is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is National Grid Chilis Amherst?
National Grid Chilis Amherst is at 1145 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY 14226. Its coordinates are 42.98465, -78.82198.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 162214, 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, “National Grid Chilis Amherst, Amherst, NY (AFDC station 162214)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-york/national-grid-chilis-amherst-162214 (data as of October 12, 2026).