How many EV charging stations are in Essex, MD?

As of NREL AFDC data retrieved July 2026, Essex has 3 public EV charging stations, with 8 Level 2 ports and 2 DC fast-charging ports.

Is there DC fast charging in Essex, MD?

Yes — NREL records 2 DC fast-charging ports in Essex, about 20% of its public charging ports. The rest are Level 2.

What charging networks operate in Essex, MD?

Essex's public stations span 1 networks, led by SWTCH (3), per NREL records.

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EV charging in Essex, MD

Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Essex, MD. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved July 2026, Essex has 3 public charging stations with 8 Level 2 ports, including 2 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.

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3
Public stations
8
Level 2 ports
2
DC fast ports
20%
Ports that are DC fast

⚡ 3 stations list free charging

Stations are operated across 1 network: SWTCH (3).

Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 2 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.

Of these stations, 3 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.

Notable charging stations

The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Essex has 3 public stations in all — see the map above.

Station	Network	Charging	Confirmed
EVsmart - BGE - Essex-Rosedale 8914 Kelso Dr	SWTCH	DC fast 2 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo)	January 2026
EVsmart - BGE - Essex Park and Ride 23 Eastern Blvd	SWTCH	4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2)	January 2026
EVsmart - BGE - Fields at Renaissance Park 99 Stemmers Run Rd	SWTCH	4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2)	January 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 Essex?

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 Essex

Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved July 2026. Public stations only.