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EV charging in Needham, MA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Needham, MA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved July 2026, Needham has 18 public charging stations with 35 Level 2 ports, all Level 2 (no DC fast charging on record).
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- 18Public stations
- 35Level 2 ports
- 0DC fast ports
- 0%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 1 network: ChargePoint Network (18).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 18 stations; NACS / Tesla at 1 station.
1 station carries a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Needham has 18 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEEDHAM SUNITA-EV#2 585 Central Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| NEEDHAM SUNITA-EV#1 585 Central Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| NEEDHAM CHESTNUT STREET 23 Dedham Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| NEEDHAM ROSEMARY RECREA 178 Rosemary St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| NEEDHAM 484 DEDHAM AVE 500 Dedham Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| FOUNDERS PARK STATION 1 380 Rear 1st Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| FOUNDERS PARK STATION 2 380 Rear 1st Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| FOUNDERS PARK STATION 3 380 Rear 1st Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| FOUNDERS PARK STATION 4 380 Rear 1st Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| 380 R FIRST AVE STATION 5 380 Rear 1st Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
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What this means
Level 2 is the standard public and home charger (240V) — a few hours for a full charge, fine for shopping, work, or overnight. DC fast charging is the highway kind: 20–40 minutes to most of a charge, but not every station has it.
Connectors are the plug shape. J1772 is the universal Level 2 plug almost every non-Tesla EV uses. CCS and CHAdeMO are DC fast-charging plugs (CHAdeMO is older, mostly older Nissan Leafs). NACS is Tesla's plug, now the emerging US standard — many newer non-Teslas use it or an adapter.
This page summarizes NREL's own station records and is not a live availability map — a charger listed here can still be busy, broken, or behind a gate. Check the network's app before you rely on a specific plug.
Charging at home in Needham?
Most EV owners do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 charger. See our home EV charger buying guide for what to look for and how to match a charger to your car's connector.
EV charging near Needham
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved July 2026. Public stations only.