by Jeff Shaw
Chatham has risen up the leaderboard of the number of Level 3 (fast) chargers on Cape Cod (6).
Two (2) can be found at Cape Associates, located at 782 Main Street, and four (4) can be found at the Eldredge Garage, located at 365 Main Street. With the charging stations at the Eldredge Garage, Chatham now has the most Level 3 electric vehicle chargers east of Hyannis. Unlike some public Level 2 chargers, none are free.
Whether intentional or a coincidence, both sets of chargers are located on the exact opposite ends of Downtown Chatham. Meaning, you don’t have to walk far to find food, retail, or entertainment to pass the 20-30 minutes while your vehicle (quickly) charges.
The Eldredge charging stations, which are manufactured and operated by FLO, charge 52 cents per kilowatt hour for Level 2 and 62 cents per kilowatt hour for Level 3 charging. The charging stations at Cape Associates, operated by ChargePoint, charge 50 cents per kilowatt hour.
Photo credit: Jeff Shaw
Level 2 chargers are located at Chatham Bars Inn but are for inn guests only. Other nearby Level 2 chargers, open to the public, can be found at Stop and Shop in Harwich.
According to ChargeHub, the Town of the Barnstable is the leader of EV charging stations on Cape Cod, with 35 total Level 2 stations and 6 total Level 3 stations. There are 25 free stations (likely only Level 2) in Barnstable.
So, no need to worry about where to charge on your way to the Outer Cape. Just make sure you have enjoy juice to get back to Chatham!
June 27, 2025