

The City of Baltimore is excited to support the advancement of transportation opportunities and clean energy solutions through the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations. Baltimore City, through the Parking Authority of Baltimore City, has been a leader in the State of Maryland in introducing electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) in City-owned parking facilities. For the past several years, we have had 41 publicly accessible dual port Level 2 EVCSs, capable of charging up to 82 electric vehicles (EVs) at a time, in the parking facilities we manage on behalf of the City.
We have partnered with BGE in the EVsmart program to deploy electric vehicle charging stations. In the Summer of 2022, the Governor’s Appointments Office appointed PABC’s Electric Vehicle Program Manager as a Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council (ZEEVIC) member. ZEEVIC is working to develop policies, recommendations, and incentives that promote EVs and other Zero Emissions vehicles.
The Parking Authority has applied for over $400 thousand in grant money to help us expand the number of publicly owned charging stations in Baltimore City both on-street and off-street. This program aims to develop an extensive, accessible, and equitable public EV charging program for the City of Baltimore.
Total life cycle emissions (including battery manufacturing) are substantially lower for EVs than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles - particularly during the useful life phase - as they produce zero tailpipe emissions and are quieter on the roads. While our air quality is improving, we still need to be mindful of our ozone and particulate pollution, such as nitrogen oxides. Baltimore is committed to a clean, healthy environment for our residents and visitors, especially our most vulnerable populations. Transitioning to alternative forms of fuel and transportation is critical to this commitment.
As the city and other local agencies incorporate low- or no-emission vehicles into our fleets and transit systems, along with the growing adoption by consumers, Baltimore’s entire community will benefit from improved air quality.
An electric vehicle in Maryland costs less to charge up per “e-gallon” compared to the cost of fueling up with one gallon of gas. With fewer moving parts, electric vehicles also incur lower maintenance costs.
Analyses have demonstrated that EV adoption can result in up to 25 new jobs in the local economy for every 1,000 EVs on the road. The transition to electric mobility also provides opportunities to add new high-quality jobs in the industry directly, from vehicle manufacturing and maintenance to EV charging installation. For every $1 billion spent on charging infrastructure, analysts estimate 10,000–15,000 jobs will be created.
EVs also have the potential to play an important role in grid stabilization, such as by offloading stored energy back to a home or the grid during peak demand times. They can also provide emergency power during blackouts caused by weather or other disruptive events.
Once our EV policy is finalized, we will post it here.
The following parking facilities are equipped with publicly accessible electric vehicle station chargers.
Parking Facility | Address | Location | # of Level 2 Charging Plugs | # of DC Fast Charging Plugs |
Arena Garage | 99 S Howard St | 2nd Level | 4 | |
Baltimore Street Garage | 15 Guilford Ave | 2nd Level | 8 | |
Caroline Street Garage | 805 S Caroline St | 1st Level | 6 | |
Fleet & Eden Garage | 501 S Eden St | 1st Level | 8 | |
Franklin Street Garage | 15 W Franklin St | 1st Level | 4 | |
Lexington Street Garage | 510 E Lexington St | 2nd Level | 2 | |
Little Italy Garage | 400 S Central Ave | 1st Level | 2 | |
Penn Station Garage | 1151 N Charles St | Level 1B | 3 | |
West Street Garage | 40 E West Street | Ground Floor | 1 | |
Baltimore Zoo | 1 Safari Pl | Off-Street Lot | 6 | |
Edward F. Borgerding District Court | 5800 Wabash Ave | Off-Street Lot | 4 | |
John R. Hargrove District Court | 700 E Patapsco Ave | Off-Street Lot | 4 | 4 |
Leon Day Park | 1200 N Franklintown Rd | Off-Street Lot | 4 | |
Middle Branch Park | 2825 S Hanover St | Off-Street Lot | 4 | |
Carroll Park | 1798 Washington Blvd | Off-Street Lot | 4 | |
State Center | 1030 Mason St | Off-Street Lot | 8 | |
War Memorial Plaza | 400 E Lexington St | On-Street | 2 | 2 |
Roosevelt Park | 3500 Falls Rd | On-Street | 4 |
Parking Facility | Address | Assigned date | Level 2 Charger | DC Fast Charger | Total Charger |
JFA Lot | 400 E. Saratoga St | 2/10/21 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Waverly Lot | 3201 Barclay St. | 2/10/21 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Pennsylvania Av. Market Lot | 1700 Pennsylvania Av. | 2/10/21 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Roosevelt Park | 3500 Falls Rd | 4/30/21 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Carrol Park (BCRP) | 1798 Washington Blvd | 4/30/21 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Middle Branch Park (BCRP) | 2825 S. Hanover St. | 4/30/21 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Saint Frances Academy | 501 E. Chase St | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
State Center | 1030 Mason St | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure will provide greater access to electric charging stations in Baltimore City. The Parking Authority supports the equitable distribution of publicly accessible electrical vehicle charger stations throughout Baltimore City. View the Baltimore City’s Equitable EV Charging Station Site Selection boundaries on a map.
Download Frequently Asked Questions pdf.
Note that revenue is collected by BGE (and not the Parking Authority or the City of Baltimore).
State-owned chargers in Baltimore City, 1/1/2020 through 8/1/2020
May- June 2022
To report problems with an existing publicly accessible EV charging station, submit a Baltimore City 311 Services request.