SWTCH Energy
AvailableEV charging station in Albany, New York on the SWTCH network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 420069.
At a glance
SWTCH Energy is a public EV charging station at 255 Washington Ave Ext in Albany, New York, on the SWTCH network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 27, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 420069 |
| Network | SWTCH |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Office building |
| Open date | Jun 27, 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 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. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a office building location. It is flagged as workplace charging.
How does SWTCH Energy compare with other stations in Albany?
Albany has 228 charging stations in the DOE registry with 870 ports, the 3rd-most of 757 cities and towns in New York. SWTCH Energy accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Albany. It is the only SWTCH station in Albany. 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 27, 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 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does SWTCH Energy have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 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 255 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12205. Its coordinates are 42.70514, -73.85739.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 420069, 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, Albany, NY (AFDC station 420069)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-york/swtch-energy-420069 (data as of October 12, 2026).