SWTCH Energy
AvailableEV charging station in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on the SWTCH network — 2 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 419885.
At a glance
SWTCH Energy is a public EV charging station at 1116 Research Dr in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on the SWTCH network. It has 2 charging ports (2 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since May 9, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 419885 |
| Network | SWTCH |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | May 9, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CHAdeMO — Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era).
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 1116 Research Dr
- City
- Bethlehem
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 18015
- Coordinates
- 40.60149, -75.36151
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does SWTCH Energy offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 31% below the Pennsylvania average of 2.9 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: CHAdeMO, Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era); CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”.
How does SWTCH Energy compare with other stations in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem has 28 charging stations in the DOE registry with 85 ports, the 10th-most of 415 cities and towns in Pennsylvania. SWTCH Energy accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Bethlehem. SWTCH runs 2 stations in Bethlehem. Statewide, Pennsylvania has 2,244 stations and 6,458 ports, the 10th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Pennsylvania, Erie Pa Sdc in Erie, has 56 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. 13 of those stations are in Pennsylvania, under 1% of the state's 2,244.
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 May 9, 2025, one of 275 stations in Pennsylvania 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 DC fast.
Does SWTCH Energy have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at SWTCH Energy, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does SWTCH Energy have?
SWTCH Energy has CHAdeMO and CCS 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 1116 Research Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Its coordinates are 40.60149, -75.36151.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 419885, 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, Bethlehem, PA (AFDC station 419885)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/pennsylvania/swtch-energy-419885 (data as of October 12, 2026).