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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)

647 Contees Wharf Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
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📍Research facility
📅Open since 2011
Max power
7.2 kW
AC Level 2
Ports
2
ports
Hours
24/7
Open 24 hours
Pricing
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Stations & ports

1 station · 2 ports
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) · L2 J1772
Non-Networked
AC L2 · 7.2 kW
1AJ1772· 7.2 kW· 240V/30A
1BJ1772· 7.2 kW· 240V/30A

Estimated charging time

Level 2 (AC) · 7.2 kW
~8 h 6 min

For a typical EV (75 kWh battery) charging from 10% to 80%. Real-world times vary with vehicle, temperature, and station load. Estimate for your EV →

647 Contees Wharf Rd · Edgewater, MD · 21037

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) located?
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is located at 647 Contees Wharf Rd, Edgewater, MD.
What kind of charging does Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offer?
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers Level 2 (AC) charging, with stations rated up to 7.2 kW. There is 1 charging station and 2 total ports at this location.
How long does it take to charge an EV at Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)?
A typical EV with a 75 kWh battery charging from 10% to 80% takes about 8 h 6 min on 7.2 kW Level 2 (AC) charging at Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC). Actual times vary with vehicle, temperature, and station load.
What are Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)'s charging hours?
Open 24 hours
What charging network operates Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)?
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is part of the Non-Networked network. See more Non-Networked charging across MD on SpotCharge.
Can anyone use the chargers at Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)?
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is listed as by appointment access — check the details before visiting.
Is the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) listing owner-managed?
Not yet. This page was generated from open charging data (NREL) and is refreshed by SpotCharge's weekly sync. If you own or operate this location, you can claim the listing for free and manage it directly.

Area electrification status

Maryland · 2024
Plug-in vehicles
132K
#14 in US
Battery-electric
95K
72% of fleet
EVs per public port
24.4
5,397 ports listed

As of 2024, Maryland had 131,500 plug-in vehicles registered — 94,900 fully battery-electric (72%) and 36,600 plug-in hybrid (28%). That ranks Maryland #14 nationally and represents about 2.2% of all US plug-in registrations.

Across 5,397 publicly-listed ports in Maryland (3,619 Level 2 and 1,774 DC fast), that works out to roughly 24.4 EVs per public port and 53.5 BEVs per DC fast port.

Maryland's public charging is keeping pace with adoption — but registrations keep climbing. Listing your stations here helps drivers discover charging close to where they already shop, dine, and stay.

Source: AFDC (data from Experian Information Solutions) · See full Maryland market data →

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Details
Hours
Open 24 hours
Network
Non-Networked
Access
By appointment

Verified by NREL · 6 months ago

Data from NREL

Source data

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From U.S. DOE AFDC · Public domain

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