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SWTCH Energy

255 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY, 12205

SWTCH Energy is a office building in Albany, NY with 2 Level 2 charging ports up to 7 kW on the SWTCH network. Charging is free. 24 hours daily; For employee use only. Public access. Listing data from NREL, last confirmed January 2026.

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🌐Imported from open data
🏢Office building
📅Open since 2025
🚚Fits Light-duty (cars, SUVs)
Max power
6.6 kW
AC Level 2
Ports
2
ports
Hours
24/7
24 hours daily; For employee use only
Pricing
Free
Free

Stations & ports

1 station · 2 ports
SWTCH Energy · L2 J1772 6.6 kW
SWTCH
AC L2 · 6.6 kW

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

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1AJ1772· 6.6 kW
1BJ1772· 6.6 kW

Estimated charging time

Level 2 (AC) · 6.6 kW
~8 h 50 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 →

255 Washington Ave Ext · Albany, NY · 12205

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Frequently asked questions

Where is SWTCH Energy located?
SWTCH Energy is located at 255 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY.
What kind of charging does SWTCH Energy offer?
SWTCH Energy offers Level 2 (AC) charging, with stations rated up to 6.6 kW. There is 1 charging station and 2 total ports at this location.
How long does it take to charge an EV at SWTCH Energy?
A typical EV with a 75 kWh battery charging from 10% to 80% takes about 8 h 50 min on 6.6 kW Level 2 (AC) charging at SWTCH Energy. Actual times vary with vehicle, temperature, and station load.
How much does it cost to charge at SWTCH Energy?
Free
What are SWTCH Energy's charging hours?
24 hours daily; For employee use only
What charging network operates SWTCH Energy?
SWTCH Energy is part of the SWTCH network. See more SWTCH charging across NY on SpotCharge.
Can anyone use the chargers at SWTCH Energy?
Yes — SWTCH Energy is a publicly accessible charging location. NREL lists it as reserved for patrons of the business. NREL lists it as workplace charging, mainly for employees.
Is the SWTCH Energy 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

New York · 2024
Plug-in vehicles
280K
#4 in US
Battery-electric
168K
60% of fleet
EVs per public port
—
no port data

As of 2024, New York had 279,500 plug-in vehicles registered — 168,100 fully battery-electric (60%) and 111,400 plug-in hybrid (40%). That ranks New York #4 nationally and represents about 4.6% of all US plug-in registrations.

Every EV registered in New York is a potential repeat visitor. Listing charging at this location helps drivers find you and builds trust with the local EV community.

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

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Details
Hours
24 hours daily; For employee use only
Pricing
Free
Network
SWTCH ↗
Access
Public access
Reserved for patrons of the business. Workplace charging, mainly for employees · From NREL
Ownership
Privately owned
From NREL

Verified by NREL · 8 months ago

Data from NREL

Source data

Every field returned by the public data sources for this location, including empty values. For developers, AI agents, and curious drivers.

NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center74 fields▾

From U.S. DOE AFDC · Public domain

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