The Lex
AvailableEV charging station in Tacoma, Washington on the Blink network — 14 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 236972.
At a glance
The Lex is a public EV charging station at 415 St Helens Ave in Tacoma, Washington, on the Blink network. It has 14 charging ports (14 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 13, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 236972 |
| Network | Blink |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $0.20/kWh Energy Fee
Location
- Address
- 415 St Helens Ave
- City
- Tacoma
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98402
- Coordinates
- 47.26003, -122.44380
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does The Lex offer?
Of its 14 ports, 14 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 4.7 times the Washington average of 3 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$0.20/kWh Energy Fee”.
How does The Lex compare with other stations in Tacoma?
Tacoma has 111 charging stations in the DOE registry with 397 ports, the 5th-most of 244 cities and towns in Washington. The Lex accounts for 4% of the charging ports in Tacoma. Blink runs 14 stations in Tacoma. Statewide, Washington has 3,447 stations and 10,216 ports, the 6th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Washington, Pasco Wa Sdc in Pasco, has 144 ports.
Who operates The Lex?
Blink Charging's public network — largely Level 2. Blink operates 6,186 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 2,086 DC fast and 21,012 Level 2 ports in total. 314 of those stations are in Washington, 9% of the state's 3,447.
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 Oct 13, 2022, one of 264 stations in Washington with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Lex have?
The Lex has 14 charging ports: 14 Level 2.
Does The Lex have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 14 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Lex have?
The Lex has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at The Lex free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $0.20/kWh Energy Fee.
Is The Lex open to the public?
Yes. The Lex is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Lex?
The Lex is at 415 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402. Its coordinates are 47.26003, -122.44380.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 236972, 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, “The Lex, Tacoma, WA (AFDC station 236972)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/washington/the-lex-236972 (data as of October 12, 2026).