Thomas College
180 W River Rd, Waterville, ME 04901
- Max power
- Up to 7.2 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 4
- J1772, NEMA 5-20
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Thomas College is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 180 W River Rd in Waterville, ME. It has 4 charging ports with J1772 and NEMA 5-20 connectors and delivers up to 7.2 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
Range added per hour
~24mi
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~8.3hours
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 · 7 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 5-20
2 ports · 1 kW
AC
A 120 V, 20 A outlet. Slightly faster than a standard household plug.
Works with: Any EV with its portable Level 1 cord.
Pricing
Free
Network listing: “Free; parking fee”
Location and access
- Address
- 180 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901 - Coordinates
- 44.52350, -69.66301
- Finding the chargers
- Located in employee parking lot
- Hours
- 24/7for students, faculty, and visitors only; drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging
- Phone
- 207-859-1111
- On site
- 24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Thomas College?
It is a Level 2 station delivering up to 7 kW, which adds roughly 24 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 Thomas College?
Charging is listed as free (Free; parking fee). Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Thomas College have?
2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW; 2 × NEMA 5-20 outlet up to 1 kW.
Is Thomas College open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day. Note: for students, faculty, and visitors only; drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 62735. Last confirmed by the network on May 12, 2026; opened Dec 1, 2013.