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EV charging in Amherst, MA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Amherst, MA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Amherst has 46 public charging stations with 95 Level 2 ports, including 2 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 46Public stations
- 95Level 2 ports
- 2DC fast ports
- 2%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 2 networks: ChargePoint Network (44), SWTCH (2).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 44 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 2 stations; NACS / Tesla at 1 station; CHAdeMO at 1 station.
Of these stations, 2 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 44. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
1 station carries a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Amherst compares
We only compute a per-resident rate where NREL's city name lines up with one Census city. Amherst doesn't: it may be a neighborhood or unincorporated area, or a city whose stations NREL files partly under borough or neighborhood names. Statewide, Massachusetts has 6.5 public stations and 2.8 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents.
Who runs Amherst's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ChargePoint Network | 2 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 98% of Amherst's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Amherst has 46 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMHERST PUBLIC LOT 1 North Prospect Street | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | October 2026 |
| AMHERST PUBLIC LOT 2 North Prospect Street | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| SWTCH Energy Inc. 30 Boltwood Ave | SWTCH | 10 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | ⚠ unknown |
| SWTCH Energy 30 Boltwood Ave | SWTCH | 3 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | January 2026 |
| UMASS AMHERST LOT 71 L2 LEFT 300 Massachusetts Ave Lot 71 | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| AMHERST OFF PK AOP NORTH SIDE 417 West St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| UMASS AMHERST MULLINS LOT 25 Mullins Practice Rink Parking (Lot 25) 300 Co | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL 170 Chestnut St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| AMHERST BOLTWOOD LL1 Boltwood Place | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| UMASS AMHERST VISITOR CTR L23 300 Massachusetts Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
⚠ 1 of Amherst's 46 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 Amherst?
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 Amherst
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.