SMECO plans to offer charging stations for electric vehicles throughout Southern Maryland. We have partnered with Shell Recharge to install up to 60 charging stations throughout our service area.We are working with state, municipal, and local governments to determine locations for the SMECO EV Recharge stations. The installations will include level 2 chargers, which can charge most electric vehicles in a few hours, and direct current fast chargers, which can charge most vehicles up to 80% in half an hour.EV owners can use the Shell Recharge mobile app to find the nearest station, start and end charging, easily make payments, and receive real-time notifications.Visit this page for updates, including announcements about upcoming locations for charging stations.
- Visit our Electric Vehicle Guide page to find out why EVs are a smart transportation choice
- Visit our Intro to Electric Vehicles page to get started with electric vehicles
SMECO EV Recharge Stations:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Level 2 chargers are equipped with two J-1772 connectors.
Accokeek
- Accokeek Library, In partnership with Prince George’s County – Sustainable Energy, Livingston Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
California
- Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Airport Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Charlotte Hall
- Charlotte Hall Library, New Market Road, one Level 3 unit, one CHAdeMO connector and one CCS/SAE connector, cannot be used concurrently
Dunkirk
- Dunkirk District Park, 10750 Southern Maryland Boulevard, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Hughesville
- Oak Ridge Park, 13675 Oaks Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Indian Head
- Town of Indian Head Pavilion, Indian Head Highway, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
La Plata
- Charles County Courthouse, Baltimore Street, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
- Laurel Springs Regional Park, Radio Station Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Leonardtown
- College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Hollywood Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
- Park Avenue between Guyther Drive and Court House Drive, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
- St. Mary’s County Board of Education office, Moakley Street, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
- St. Mary’s County Public Library and Garvey Senior Activity Center, Hayden Farm Lane, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Lexington Park
- Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, one CHAdeMO connector and one CCS/SAE connector, cannot be used concurrently
- St. Mary’s County Public Library, FDR Boulevard, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
- Three Notch Theater, South Coral Drive, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Lusby
- Southern Community Center, Appeal Lane, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Mechanicsville
- John V. Baggett Park, Three Notch Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Owings
- Fairview Library, Southern Maryland Boulevard, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Port Tobacco
- Port Tobacco Recreation Center, Port Tobacco Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Prince Frederick
- Calvert County Courthouse Annex, Main Street, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
- Calvert County Public Schools, Dares Beach Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
- College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, J.W. Williams Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
- Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center, Auto Drive, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Solomons
- Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Island Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
St. Mary’s City
- St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Admissions Office, College Drive, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Waldorf
- Capital Clubhouse, Waldorf Market Place, one Level 3 unit, one CHAdeMO connector, and one CCS/SAE connector, cannot be used concurrently
- Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center, Old Washington Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
- Regency Furniture Stadium, St. Linus Drive, two units, four Level 2 plugs
- Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center (Waldorf Multi-Gen Center), Post Office Road, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
White Plains
- Charles County Health Department, Crain Highway, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
- White Plains Regional Park off St. Charles Parkway, one unit, two Level 2 plugs
Charles County’s First Station Video
Virtual Ribbon-Cutting
St. Mary’s County government held a virtual ribbon-cutting for the SMECO EV Recharge station at the Leonardtown library.
Frequently Asked Questions
EV – electric vehicle
kW – kilowatt (demand)
kWh – kilowatt-hour (usage over time)
SMECO is installing up to 60 EV chargers throughout Southern Maryland. While most will be Level 2 chargers, we’ll also install up to 20 Level 3 DC fast chargers.
Chargers will be installed throughout Southern Maryland at government-owned sites featuring 24-hour public access.
Under the pilot program, the SMECO co-op absorbs the costs of installation.
Level 2 chargers cost 18 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), or roughly $1.25 an hour. Level 3 DC fast chargers cost 34 cents per kWh, or around $2.50/hr.
Just download the Shell Recharge mobile app. You can set up an account in minutes, then pay with your credit card. The app also sends you a notification when your EV’s done charging.
Speed! The higher the level, the faster your car charges.
Level 1 EV charging often come with your EV, and plug into a standard 120-V outlet. Just plug in at home and charge overnight. Level 1 chargers can take up to 12 hours.
Level 2 EV charging are significantly faster, and may require professional home installation. They run on 240-V outlets (that’s “the big one you plug a dryer into.”). Lots of Level 2 chargers are available throughout the U.S.
Level 3 charging, or Direct Current Fast Charging, fuel up most EVs in around a half an hour. They use a three-phase 277/480-V service, which requires a larger transformer and access to multi-phase distribution lines.
SMECO charges $0.18/kWh, or around $1.25 an hour, at a SMECO Level 2 EV Recharge station.
EV Chargers Frequently Asked Questions
Start charging through the free Shell Recharge app, a Shell Recharge card, or by calling (855) 900-7584. You can also sign up on the Shell Recharge website.
Level 2 chargers require compatibility with connector J1772. Level 3/Direct Current Fast Charging stations require CHAdeMO or CCS compatibility.
Of course! You can add your credit card and pay through the free Shell Recharge app, or by calling (855) 900-7584.
Session fees vary and are determined by the site owner, but the Shell Recharge app lists prices for each station. Call (855) 900-7584 for more information.
The Shell Recharge customer care team is available to help 24/7 at (855) 900-7584.
The Shell Recharge app is available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
After signing up, log in to your driver account to request a Shell Recharge RFID card, or call (855) 900-7584.
Yes! Stations are safe to use in all weather conditions, but charging may be slower in cold or hot conditions.
Call the Shell Recharge customer care team’s 24/7 driver support hotline at (855) 900-7584.