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EV charging in Columbia, MD
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Columbia, MD. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved July 2026, Columbia has 101 public charging stations with 248 Level 2 ports, including 20 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 101Public stations
- 248Level 2 ports
- 20DC fast ports
- 7%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 6 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 8 networks: ChargePoint Network (71), Blink Network (18), SWTCH (4), Non-networked (3), and 4 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 99 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 3 stations; NACS / Tesla at 2 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station.
Of these stations, 6 list free charging and 5 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 90. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
2 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. Columbia has 101 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart 5228 (Columbia, MD) 6405 Dobbin Road | Electrify America | DC fast 10 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| Apple Ford - DCFC 8800 Stanford Boulevard | Blink Network | DC fast 6 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| EVsmart - BGE - Ascend One 8930 Stanford Blvd | SWTCH | DC fast 4 DC fast + 6 Level 2 · CHAdeMO, J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | January 2026 |
| Apple Ford - Series 8800 Stanford Boulevard | Blink Network | 12 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| SWTCH Energy 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy | SWTCH | 12 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| The Marlow 6200 Valencia Lane | Blink Network | 9 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/South MD - Tesla Destination 7045 Minstrel Wy | Tesla Destination | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | ⚠ July 2024 |
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia - Tesla Destination 7055 Minstrel Wy | Tesla Destination | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | ⚠ July 2024 |
| EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy | SWTCH | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | January 2026 |
| EVsmart - BGE - Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy | SWTCH | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | January 2026 |
⚠ 5 of Columbia's 101 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 Columbia?
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 Columbia
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved July 2026. Public stations only.