SWTCH Energy
37600 New Market Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
- Max power
- 50 kW
- DC fast
- Charging ports
- 1
- CHAdeMO
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
SWTCH Energy is a DC fast-charging station run by Swtch at 37600 New Market Rd in Mechanicsville, MD. It has 1 charging port with CHAdeMO connectors and delivers up to 50 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~76min
Range added in 15 minutes
~35mi
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
CHAdeMO
1 port · 50 kW
DC fast
An older Japanese DC standard, being phased out in North America; usually capped near 50 kW.
Works with: Nissan Leaf (all years) and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Few new vehicles use it.
Pricing
Free
Network listing: “Free”
Location and access
- Address
- 37600 New Market Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659 - Coordinates
- 38.47403, -76.77645
- Hours
- 24/7
- Network
- Swtch
- On site
- 24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is SWTCH Energy?
It delivers up to 50 kW. A typical 77 kWh EV charging from 10% to 80% here needs roughly 76 minutes, though your car's own charging curve, battery temperature and shared power can change that.
How much does it cost to charge at SWTCH Energy?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does SWTCH Energy have?
1 × CHAdeMO up to 50 kW.
Is SWTCH Energy open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 420033. Last confirmed by the network on Jan 13, 2026; opened Jun 30, 2025.