Charles Hotel - Harvard Square
1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Max power
- Up to 7.2 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 5
- J1772, NEMA 5-15
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Charles Hotel - Harvard Square is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 1 Bennett St in Cambridge, MA. It has 5 charging ports with J1772 and NEMA 5-15 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
4 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 5-15
1 port · 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”
Location and access
- Address
- 1 Bennett St
Cambridge, MA 02138 - Coordinates
- 42.37244, -71.12288
- Hours
- 24/7for guest use only
- Phone
- 617-864-1200
- On site
- LodgingRestrooms24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Charles Hotel - Harvard Square?
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 Charles Hotel - Harvard Square?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Charles Hotel - Harvard Square have?
4 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW; 1 × NEMA 5-15 outlet up to 1 kW.
Is Charles Hotel - Harvard Square open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day. Note: for guest use only.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 38525. Last confirmed by the network on Feb 13, 2023; opened Sep 13, 2010.