SWTCH Energy
PlannedEV charging station in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on the SWTCH network — 1 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 419886.
At a glance
SWTCH Energy is a public EV charging station at 1116 Research Dr in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on the SWTCH network. It has 1 charging port (1 DC fast) with CHAdeMO connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as planned.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 419886 |
| Network | SWTCH |
| Status | Planned (P) |
| Access | Public |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CHAdeMO — Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era).
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 1116 Research Dr
- City
- Bethlehem
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 18015
- Coordinates
- 40.60149, -75.36151
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does SWTCH Energy offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is 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 65% below the Pennsylvania average of 2.9 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CHAdeMO, Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era). 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 1% 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 “Planned” status mean?
“Planned” means the station has been reported to the registry as planned and is not yet open. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. 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 1 charging port: 1 DC fast.
Does SWTCH Energy have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 1 DC fast port at SWTCH Energy, with CHAdeMO connectors.
What connectors does SWTCH Energy have?
SWTCH Energy has CHAdeMO 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 planned.
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 419886, 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 419886)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/pennsylvania/swtch-energy-419886 (data as of October 12, 2026).