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EV Charging Stations in Amherst, NY

Amherst, NY has 13 charging locations with 40 ports: 3 DC fast ports and 37 Level 2 ports. The largest DC fast site is AAA Westcentral AAA at 100 International Drive (1 DC fast port, up to 63 kW, ChargePoint). The most common networks in Amherst are ChargePoint (7), Blink Network (1) and FLO (1).

ChargingNear.me lists 40 charging ports at 13 locations in Amherst, NY, including 3 DC fast ports (DOE AFDC and Open Charge Map data, updated Nov 13, 2026).

Charging at a Glance

Charging locations13
Ports40
DC fast ports3
Level 2 ports37
Networks3
Open 24 hours9 locations

Source: DOE AFDC and Open Charge Map data, updated Nov 13, 2026.

Charging Networks in Amherst

  • ChargePoint: 7 charging locations
  • Blink Network: 1 charging location
  • FLO: 1 charging location

Connector Types in Amherst

ConnectorLocations
J17729
CHAdeMO1
CCS1

All 13 Charging Locations in Amherst

Each location is one address; every port there is listed on its page.

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  • AAA Westcentral AAA 100 International Drive · 1 DC fast, 6 Level 2 · J1772, CHAdeMO, CCS · 63 kW max · ChargePoint · open 24 hours · opened May 2023 · confirmed Nov 13, 2026
    Directions: Along Sheridan Dr. street side of building
  • ChargePoint EV Charging 3900 Sheridan Dr · 2 Level 2 · J1772 · 4 kW max · ChargePoint · confirmed Feb 20, 2024
  • EV Charging Station 2131 Eggert Rd · 1 Level 2 · J1772 · 4 kW max · confirmed Nov 11, 2025
  • FLO EV Charging 626 Commerce Dr · 4 Level 2 · J1772 · 7 kW max · FLO · open 24 hours · opened Aug 2023 · confirmed Nov 13, 2026
  • Hyatt Place Hotel Amherst 5020 Main Street · 4 Level 2 · J1772 · 7 kW max · ChargePoint · open 24 hours · opened Dec 2019 · confirmed Nov 13, 2026
    Directions: Near Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst
  • Mike Barney Nissan 3676 Sheridan Dr · 2 Level 2 · J1772 · 4 kW max · confirmed Nov 11, 2025
  • National Grid Chilis Amherst 1145 Niagara Falls Blvd · 2 Level 2 · J1772 · 7 kW max · ChargePoint · open 24 hours · opened Jun 2020 · confirmed Nov 13, 2026
    Directions: Chili’s Parking lot
  • North Forest Rd 2635 North Forest Road · 4 Level 2 · J1772 · 10 kW max · Blink · open 24 hours · opened Sep 2026 · confirmed Nov 13, 2026
  • Northtown Center CLR 750-770 Hopkins Rd · 2 Level 2 · J1772 · 7 kW max · ChargePoint · open 24 hours · opened Apr 2022 · confirmed Nov 13, 2026
  • Northtown Center NTC 1615 Amherst Manor Dr · 4 Level 2 · J1772 · 7 kW max · ChargePoint · open 24 hours · opened Apr 2022 · confirmed Nov 13, 2026
  • Reikart House Jazzboline 5010 Main St · 4 Level 2 · J1772 · 7 kW max · ChargePoint · open 24 hours · opened Dec 2019 · confirmed Nov 13, 2026
    Directions: Located behind Jazzboline Restaurant
  • Royal Park Royal 187 Royal Parkway West · 2 Level 2 · J1772 · 7 kW max · ChargePoint · open 24 hours · opened Sep 2025 · confirmed Nov 13, 2026
    Directions: Located between tennis courts and playground
  • Shell Recharge EV Charging 675 Alberta Dr · 2 DC fast · CCS · 50 kW max · Shell Recharge · confirmed Jun 24, 2025

Former and Unavailable Chargers in Amherst

Stations in Amherst that the DOE AFDC list no longer includes, marks unavailable, or that are confirmed closed. Each page keeps the station's facts and lists the nearest live chargers.

Charging History and Highway Access in Amherst

The first charger in Amherst that DOE AFDC dates opened in Dec 2019 at Hyatt Place Hotel Amherst. 1 location opened in the last 12 months, most recently North Forest Rd (Sep 2026). By DOE AFDC's per-port power in Amherst, CHAdeMO reaches 63 kW at AAA Westcentral AAA, CCS tops out at 62 kW at AAA Westcentral AAA and J1772 tops out at 10 kW at North Forest Rd. Amherst ranks tied at #57 of 716 New York cities by charging locations on ChargingNear.me, with under 1% of the state's 4,313.

Closest Level 2 Charging Outside Amherst

Nearest Fast Chargers to Amherst, NY

  • Shell Recharge EV Charging 675 Alberta Dr · Amherst, NY · Shell Recharge · 2 DC fast ports · up to 50 kW · 2.1 mi · Working-Now Score 60
  • AAA Westcentral AAA 100 International Drive · Amherst, NY · ChargePoint · 1 DC fast port · up to 63 kW · 2.2 mi · Working-Now Score 80
  • West Herr Auto WH FA PL 10 Campbell Boulevard · Getzville, NY · ChargePoint · 2 DC fast ports · up to 200 kW · 2.3 mi · Working-Now Score 80
  • West Herr Auto WH FA PL 2600 Millersport Hwy · Getzville, NY · ChargePoint · 2 DC fast ports · up to 160 kW · 2.5 mi · Working-Now Score 80
  • EV Connect EV Charging 2100 Wehrle Dr · Williamsville, NY · EV Connect · 2 DC fast ports · up to 120 kW · 3.4 mi · Working-Now Score 80

Working-Now Score (0–100) comes from each station's listed status, recent confirmations and driver check-ins. How the score works.

Road-Trip Routes Near Amherst, NY

Straight-line distances, counts and Working-Now Scores: ChargingNear.me, from DOE AFDC and Open Charge Map data, updated Nov 13, 2026.

Questions About EV Charging in Amherst

How many EV charging stations are in Amherst, NY?

Amherst, NY has 13 charging locations with 40 ports: 3 DC fast ports and 37 Level 2 ports. 2 locations have DC fast charging. 9 locations are listed as open to the public. The most common networks in Amherst are ChargePoint (7), Blink Network (1) and FLO (1). 4 locations have no network and run on the host's own terms.

Where can I find DC fast charging in Amherst?

Amherst has 3 DC fast ports at 2 locations. The largest is AAA Westcentral AAA at 100 International Drive, with 1 DC fast port, up to 63 kW, ChargePoint. Outside the list above, the closest fast site to the center of Amherst is Shell Recharge EV Charging at 675 Alberta Dr, 2.1 miles away (2 DC fast ports, up to 50 kW, Shell Recharge). Then West Herr Auto WH FA PL at 10 Campbell Boulevard in Getzville, 2.3 miles away.

Are there Tesla Superchargers in Amherst?

No Tesla Supercharger is listed in Amherst, NY. 1 location lists CCS, which most non-Tesla EVs use for fast charging. The first charger in Amherst that DOE AFDC dates opened in Dec 2019 at Hyatt Place Hotel Amherst. 1 location opened in the last 12 months, most recently North Forest Rd (Sep 2026).

How much does EV charging cost in Amherst?

DOE AFDC lists no per-kWh price for the chargers in Amherst, NY. No location in Amherst lists free charging. 13 locations in Amherst list no per-kWh price, so check the ChargePoint app or the charger's screen before you start. Amherst ranks tied at #57 of 716 New York cities by charging locations on ChargingNear.me, with under 1% of the state's 4,313.

Where else can I charge near Amherst?

Nearby places with chargers include Getzville, NY (2 locations), Williamsville, NY (17 locations), Tonawanda, NY (10 locations) and Cheektowaga, NY (5 locations). The closest Level 2 location outside Amherst is National Grid Comfort Inn at 1 Flint rd in Buffalo, 1 mile from the center, with 2 ports. The closest fast site outside Amherst is Shell Recharge EV Charging, 2.1 miles from the center. Next is National Grid Bissel Hall in Buffalo, 1.1 miles away.

What plugs do EV chargers in Amherst have?

In Amherst, NY, 9 locations have J1772, 1 location has CHAdeMO and 1 location has CCS. By DOE AFDC's per-port power in Amherst, CHAdeMO reaches 63 kW at AAA Westcentral AAA, CCS tops out at 62 kW at AAA Westcentral AAA and J1772 tops out at 10 kW at North Forest Rd. CHAdeMO serves older Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi models.

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Data sourced from the US Department of Energy NREL Alternative Fuels Station Locator. Station counts and details are updated regularly.