SWTCH Energy
AvailableEV charging station in Balmorhea, Texas on the SWTCH network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 419958.
At a glance
SWTCH Energy is a public EV charging station at 2899 County Rd 303 in Balmorhea, Texas, on the SWTCH network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS and NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 30, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 419958 |
| Network | SWTCH |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Gas station |
| Open date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
- NACS (Tesla) — The North American Charging Standard connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 2899 County Rd 303
- City
- Balmorhea
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79718
- Coordinates
- 30.96803, -103.66984
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
No other registered stations within ~15 km.
What kind of charging does SWTCH Energy offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 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 16% above the Texas average of 3.5 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector; NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. The site is listed as a gas station location.
How does SWTCH Energy compare with other stations in Balmorhea?
Balmorhea has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 4 ports. It is the only SWTCH station in Balmorhea. Statewide, Texas has 4,155 stations and 14,335 ports, the 5th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Texas, Bryan Tx Sdc in Bryan, has 122 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. 9 of those stations are in Texas, under 1% of the state's 4,155.
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 30, 2025, one of 700 stations in Texas 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 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does SWTCH Energy have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at SWTCH Energy, with CCS and NACS (Tesla) connectors.
What connectors does SWTCH Energy have?
SWTCH Energy has CCS and NACS (Tesla) connectors.
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 2899 County Rd 303, Balmorhea, TX 79718. Its coordinates are 30.96803, -103.66984.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 419958, 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, Balmorhea, TX (AFDC station 419958)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/texas/swtch-energy-419958 (data as of October 12, 2026).