Somerville Adds 6 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across City

Each location features two charging ports.

By Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff

Jul 30, 2026 11:07 AM EDT

SOMERVILLE, MA — The city has expanded its public electric vehicle charging network with six new charging stations across the city, adding 12 publicly accessible charging ports through a state-funded initiative.

City officials will celebrate the expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. at Prospect Hill Park on 68 Munroe St. According to the city, the project helps advance Somerville's Climate Forward plan by expanding access to electric vehicle charging for residents and visitors.

The six new charging stations increase Somerville's public network from 14 to 20 stations, with each location featuring two charging ports. The new stations feature a new design and upgraded technology that delivers faster charging speeds while improving operational and cost efficiency.

The new charging stations are available at:

Ball Square on Josephine Avenue
Hudson Street
Prospect Hill Park on Munroe Street
Teele Square on Newbury Street
Union Square on Stone Avenue
Winter Hill Park on Evergreen Avenue

The expansion was coordinated by the city's Sustainability and Environment Division through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's On-Street Charging Solutions Program. According to MassCEC, the initiative provides funding and technical assistance to help municipalities install publicly accessible curbside charging infrastructure, particularly for residents who rely on on-street parking or do not have access to private charging at home.

City officials said the six locations were selected following engineering reviews, site evaluations, and community outreach conducted through Somerville's EV Charging Siting Strategy. The city said factors including neighborhood density, limited access to off-street parking, proximity to multifamily housing and business districts, utility availability, accessibility, and community feedback were considered during the selection process.

In 2025, the Somerville City Council approved the acceptance of up to $500,000 in MassCEC funding to install the charging stations at no cost to the city. The funding covers planning, engineering, equipment, installation, and other project costs through the state's On-Street Charging Solutions Program.

Somerville was one of 15 Massachusetts municipalities selected by MassCEC to receive installation support through the program, which is funded through the Healey-Driscoll administration's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council using American Rescue Plan Act funding.