SWTCH Energy
AvailableEV charging station in Beacon, New York on the SWTCH network — 3 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 419858.
At a glance
SWTCH Energy is a public EV charging station at 1 E Main St in Beacon, New York, 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 10, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 419858 |
| Network | SWTCH |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Multi-unit dwelling |
| Open date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
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 24% below the New York average of 4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a multi-unit dwelling location.
How does SWTCH Energy compare with other stations in Beacon?
Beacon has 13 charging stations in the DOE registry with 39 ports. SWTCH Energy accounts for 8% of the charging ports in Beacon. SWTCH runs 2 stations in Beacon. 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 SWTCH Energy?
SWTCH operates 657 stations in the registry across 32 states, with 318 DC fast and 2,390 Level 2 ports in total. 100 of those stations are in New York, 2% 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 10, 2025, one of 934 stations in New York 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: Free.
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 1 E Main St, Beacon, NY 12508. Its coordinates are 41.50210, -73.96287.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 419858, 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, Beacon, NY (AFDC station 419858)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-york/swtch-energy-419858 (data as of October 12, 2026).