BGE - Ascend One - EV Charging in Columbia, MD

Frequently asked questions

Where is BGE - Ascend One located?

BGE - Ascend One is located at 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD.

What kind of charging does BGE - Ascend One offer?

BGE - Ascend One offers DC fast charging and Level 2 (AC) charging, with stations rated up to 50 kW. There are 3 charging stations and 10 total ports at this location.

How long does it take to charge an EV at BGE - Ascend One?

A typical EV with a 75 kWh battery charging from 10% to 80% takes about 1 h 10 min on 50 kW DC fast charging, or about 8 h 20 min on 7 kW Level 2 (AC) charging at BGE - Ascend One. Actual times vary with vehicle, temperature, and station load.

How much does it cost to charge at BGE - Ascend One?

Free

What are BGE - Ascend One's charging hours?

Open 24 hours

What charging network operates BGE - Ascend One?

BGE - Ascend One is part of the SWTCH network. See more SWTCH charging across MD on SpotCharge.

Can anyone use the chargers at BGE - Ascend One?

Yes — BGE - Ascend One is a publicly accessible charging location.

Is the BGE - Ascend One listing owner-managed?

Not yet. This page was generated from open charging data (OpenChargeMap, 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.

COLUMBIA ASSOC FAIRWAY HILLS

Columbia, MD

Level 2ChargePoint Network

1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW

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NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center74 fields

From U.S. DOE AFDC · Public domain

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OpenChargeMap16 fields

From OpenChargeMap · CC-BY-SA 4.0

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