1200 First St NE
1200 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002
- Max power
- Up to 8.3 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 4
- J1772, NEMA 5-15
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
1200 First St NE is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 1200 First St NE in Washington, DC. It has 4 charging ports with J1772 and NEMA 5-15 connectors and delivers up to 8.3 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
Range added per hour
~27mi
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~7.2hours
Estimates for a typical long-range EV. Real times depend on your car's maximum charging rate, battery temperature, state of charge and whether power is shared between neighbouring stalls. How charging speed works
Connectors and compatibility
J1772
2 ports · 8 kW
AC
The universal Level 2 AC plug in North America.
Works with: Every non-Tesla EV and plug-in hybrid. Teslas charge with the J1772 adapter that ships with the car.
NEMA 5-15
2 ports · 1 kW
AC
A standard 120 V household outlet. Very slow, adds a few miles per hour.
Works with: Any EV with its portable Level 1 cord.
Pricing
Free
Network listing: “Free; parking fee”
Location and access
- Address
- 1200 First St NE
Washington, DC 20002 - Coordinates
- 38.90608, -77.00630
- Finding the chargers
- L2 stations located on P1; L1 stations located on P3
- Hours
- 24/7Drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging
- Phone
- 301-657-3600
- On site
- Covered Parking24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is 1200 First St NE?
It is a Level 2 station delivering up to 8 kW, which adds roughly 27 miles of range per hour. It suits charging while you shop, work or stay overnight rather than a quick road-trip stop.
How much does it cost to charge at 1200 First St NE?
Charging is listed as free (Free; parking fee). Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does 1200 First St NE have?
2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 8 kW; 2 × NEMA 5-15 outlet up to 1 kW.
Is 1200 First St NE open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day. Note: Drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 316305. Last confirmed by the network on Sep 12, 2025; opened Feb 1, 2018.