Where is EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central located?

EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central is located at 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD.

What kind of charging does EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central offer?

EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central offers Level 2 (AC) charging, with stations rated up to 7.2 kW. There is 1 charging station and 6 total ports at this location.

How long does it take to charge an EV at EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central?

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 EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central. Actual times vary with vehicle, temperature, and station load.

What charging network operates EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central?

EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central is part of the SWTCH network. See more SWTCH charging across MD on SpotCharge.

Can anyone use the chargers at EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central?

Yes — EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central is a publicly accessible charging location. NREL lists the access detail as credit card at all times.

How do you pay for charging at EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central?

EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Debit card, according to NREL.

Is the EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central 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.

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MD-313353

EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central

10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, 21044

EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central is a library in Columbia, MD with 6 Level 2 charging ports up to 7 kW on the SWTCH network. Charging is free. 24 hours daily. Public access. Listing data from NREL, last confirmed January 2026.

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Library

Open since 2020

Fits Light-duty (cars, SUVs)

Max power

7.2 kW

AC Level 2

Ports

ports

Hours

24/7

24 hours daily

Pricing

Free

Stations & ports

1 station · 6 ports

EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central · L2 J1772 7.2 kW

SWTCH

AC L2 · 7.2 kW

7.2 kW adds roughly 25 miles of range per hour for a typical EV.

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1AJ1772· 7.2 kW

1BJ1772· 7.2 kW

1CJ1772· 7.2 kW

1DJ1772· 7.2 kW

1EJ1772· 7.2 kW

1FJ1772· 7.2 kW

Estimated charging time

Level 2 (AC) · 7.2 kW

~8 h 6 min

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10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy · Columbia, MD · 21044

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Frequently asked questions

Where is EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central located?: EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central is located at 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD.
What kind of charging does EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central offer?: EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central offers Level 2 (AC) charging, with stations rated up to 7.2 kW. There is 1 charging station and 6 total ports at this location.
How long does it take to charge an EV at EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central?: 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 EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central. Actual times vary with vehicle, temperature, and station load.
How much does it cost to charge at EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central?: Free
What are EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central's charging hours?: 24 hours daily
What charging network operates EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central?: EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central is part of the SWTCH network. See more SWTCH charging across MD on SpotCharge.
Can anyone use the chargers at EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central?: Yes — EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central is a publicly accessible charging location. NREL lists the access detail as credit card at all times.
How do you pay for charging at EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central?: EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Debit card, according to NREL.
Is the EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central 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

22.8

5,775 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 5,775 publicly-listed ports in Maryland (3,838 Level 2 and 1,933 DC fast), that works out to roughly 22.8 EVs per public port and 49.1 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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Source data

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NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center74 fields

From U.S. DOE AFDC · Public domain

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