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EV charging in Bethesda, MD
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Bethesda, MD. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved July 2026, Bethesda has 74 public charging stations with 185 Level 2 ports, including 33 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 74Public stations
- 185Level 2 ports
- 33DC fast ports
- 15%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 5 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 10 networks: ChargePoint Network (52), Blink Network (11), eVgo Network (2), AMPUP (2), and 6 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 63 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 10 stations; CHAdeMO at 9 stations; NACS / Tesla at 3 stations.
Of these stations, 5 list free charging and 3 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 66. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
3 stations carry 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. Bethesda has 74 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda, MD - Elm Street - Tesla Supercharger 4950 Elm Street | Tesla | DC fast 12 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Westfield Montgomery Mall (Montgomery, MD) 7101 Democracy Blvd | Electrify America | DC fast 6 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| Westbard Square 5400 Westbard Ave | eVgo Network | DC fast 6 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | July 2026 |
| Bethesda Row 4950 Elm Street | eVgo Network | DC fast 2 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| SALES LOTS DCF EV 1 7020 Arlington Rd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| CENTRAL GARAGE DC FAST CHARGER 7301 Waverly St Enter by Hilton Garden Inn. I | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| MCDOT-PARKING GARAGE 11 DC-2 7657 Old Georgetown Rd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| MCDOT-PARKING GARAGE 11 DC-1 7657 Old Georgetown Rd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| MCDOT-PARKING GARAGE 36-DC-1 4910 Auburn Ave | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| MCDOT-PARKING GARAGE 47 DC-1 7400 Waverly St | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
⚠ 3 of Bethesda's 74 stations haven't been re-confirmed by NREL in over 18 months and may be out of service — confirm in the network's app. Spotted something out of date or missing? Report a correction.
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 Bethesda?
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 Bethesda
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved July 2026. Public stations only.