Cheapest EV Charging in Columbia, MD
How much does EV charging cost in Columbia, MD?
As of October 20, 2026, the cheapest EV charging in Columbia, Maryland is Free at Non-Networked (Columbia Gateway - Medical Center). Public charging prices range from $0.10/kWh to $0.20/kWh across 13 stations with published pricing. 8 stations offer free charging.
Prices shown as $/kWh as of October 20, 2026. Charging costs change frequently — confirm at the station before charging.
Cheapest EV Charging Stations in Columbia
| # | Station | Network | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Gateway - Medical Center 7070 Samuel Morse Dr |
Non-Networked | Free | as of November 6, 2024 |
| 2 | EVsmart - BGE - Ascend One 8930 Stanford Blvd |
SWTCH Energy | Free | as of January 13, 2026 |
| 3 | EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Central 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy |
SWTCH Energy | Free | as of January 13, 2026 |
| 4 | EVsmart - BGE - Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy |
SWTCH Energy | Free | as of January 13, 2026 |
| 5 | Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/South MD - Tesla Destination 7045 Minstrel Wy |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 6 | Laureate Education Inc 7065 Samuel Morse Dr |
Non-Networked | Free | as of November 6, 2024 |
| 7 | Parsons Corp 7110 Samuel Morse Dr |
Non-Networked | Free | as of November 6, 2024 |
| 8 | SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia - Tesla Destination 7055 Minstrel Wy |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 9 | Lakeside Retail / Office Center 8865 Stanford Blvd |
Blink Network | $0.10/kWh | as of September 7, 2026 |
| 10 | SWTCH Energy 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy |
SWTCH Energy | $0.17/kWh | as of July 15, 2026 |
| 11 | 33000 7160 Riverwood Drive |
Blink Network | $0.20/kWh | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 12 | Fairway Hills Golf Club 5100 Columbia Road |
Blink Network | $0.20/kWh | as of April 29, 2026 |
| 13 | Hawthorn Center 6175 Sunny Spring |
Blink Network | $0.20/kWh | as of October 20, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest EV charging in Columbia, MD?
As of October 20, 2026, the cheapest published rate is Free on the Non-Networked network at Columbia Gateway - Medical Center.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Columbia?
Public EV charging in Columbia ranges from $0.10/kWh to $0.20/kWh across 13 stations with published pricing, as of October 20, 2026.
Is there free EV charging in Columbia?
Yes — 8 stations in Columbia offer free charging. See the ranking above for details.