EV Charging Stations in Columbia, MD

Data updated October 25, 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of Energy (NREL)

100
Stations
3
With DC Fast
350 kW
Fastest Charger
10
Listed as Free

Columbia EV charging at a glance

Columbia, MD has 100 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (98 open to the public): 3 with DC fast charging and 98 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Walmart 5228 (Columbia, MD) at 350 kW (Electrify America); 2 stations offer 150 kW or more. 10 stations are listed as free to charge. Only 3 of 100 stations list a per-kWh price; the lowest listed is $0.17/kWh at SWTCH Energy. Most common networks: ChargePoint Network (74), Blink Network (12), Non-networked (5). Common places to charge: parking (53), workplace (7), parks & leisure (7).

Station data: U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center (NREL), updated October 25, 2026. Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app. How we score stations.

Top-rated charging stations in Columbia

The 40 best public stations by PlugCompass Score (price, speed, reliability, access, ports), always including the fastest, free and cheapest ones. Distance and ads never change the score.

Walmart 5228 (Columbia, MD)
10.0
6405 Dobbin Road Electrify America Shopping DC Fast 350 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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EVsmart - BGE - Ascend One
9.2
8930 Stanford Blvd SWTCH Workplace DC Fast Level 2 50 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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Apple Ford - DCFC
9.1
8800 Stanford Boulevard Blink Network Car dealer DC Fast 180 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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SWTCH Energy
7.8
10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy SWTCH Parking Level 2 10 kW max $0.17/kWh 24 hours daily
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EVsmart - BGE - Howard Community College
7.6
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy SWTCH School & campus Level 2 7.2 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central
7.6
10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy SWTCH Public building Level 2 7.2 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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Parsons Corp
7.3
7110 Samuel Morse Dr Non-networked Workplace Level 2 Free 24 hours daily
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Columbia Gateway - Medical Center
7.3
7070 Samuel Morse Dr Non-networked Hospital & clinic Level 2 Free 24 hours daily
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Laureate Education Inc
7.3
7065 Samuel Morse Dr Non-networked School & campus Level 2 Free 24 hours daily
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Apple Ford - Series
7.2
8800 Stanford Boulevard Blink Network Car dealer Level 2 16.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/South MD - Tesla Destination
6.9
7045 Minstrel Wy Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia - Tesla Destination
6.9
7055 Minstrel Wy Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Stonebrook Community Association - Upper Lot
6.7
8825 Stonebrook Lane Blink Network Level 2 21.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Stonebrook Community Association - Lower Lot
6.5
8851 Stonebrook Lane Blink Network Level 2 19.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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33000
6.4
7160 Riverwood Drive Blink Network Parking Level 2 6.2 kW max $0.20/kWh 24 hours daily
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Hawthorn Center
6.2
6175 Sunny Spring Blink Network Parks & leisure Level 2 6.2 kW max $0.20/kWh 24 hours daily
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The Marlow
6.1
6200 Valencia Lane Blink Network Level 2 8.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Vista Wilde Lake Apartments
6.1
5421 Lynx Lane Blink Network Apartments Level 2 6.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Supreme Sports Club
5.3
7080 Deepage Drive Blink Network Level 2 8.3 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Avalon at Fairway Hills - Meadows
5.3
5441 Columbia Rd LOOP Level 2 7.7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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7099 Copperwood Way
5.3
7099 Copperwood Way EV Connect Level 2 7.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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JUNIPER STATION 3
5.3
6000 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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JUNIPER STATION 2
5.3
6000 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Apartments Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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JUNIPER STATION 1
5.3
6000 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 19
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 5
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 13
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 17
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 6
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 16
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 18
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 20
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 7
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 3
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 1
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 2
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 14
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 15
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 12
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HHC COLUMBIA STATION 8
5.3
6100 Merriweather Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Charging Networks in Columbia

ChargePoint Network
74 stations
Blink Network
12 stations · from $0.20/kWh published
Non-networked
5 stations
SWTCH
4 stations · from $0.17/kWh published
Tesla Destination
2 stations
LOOP
1 station
EV Connect
1 station
Electrify America
1 station

Charger Types in Columbia

DC Fast Charging
3 stations
Level 2 Charging
98 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Columbia, MD

How many EV charging stations are in Columbia?
Columbia, Maryland has 100 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 98 of them open to the public, run by 8 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Columbia?
Yes. 3 stations in Columbia have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Walmart 5228 (Columbia, MD) at 350 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Columbia?
10 stations in Columbia are listed as free to charge. Free charging is often limited to customers, guests or opening hours, and parking may cost extra, so check the station's access notes.
How much does EV charging cost in Columbia?
Most stations do not publish a price: only 3 of 100 list a per-kWh rate. The lowest listed price is $0.17/kWh at SWTCH Energy. Prices change, so confirm in the network's app before you charge.
Which charging networks operate in Columbia?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (74 stations), Blink Network (12 stations), Non-networked (5 stations). In total 8 networks or operators have stations in Columbia.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Columbia?
Every station gets a PlugCompass Score from 0 to 10 built from published facts: price compared with similar chargers, charging speed in kW, driver check-ins, access hours and number of ports. Distance and advertising never change the score. The method is explained at https://plugcompass.com/how-we-score.

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