As part of the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) strategic initiative and Parking and Transportation Services’ (PTS) ongoing commitment to sustainability, Parking and Transportation Services strives to provide parking for electric vehicles and low emissions cars.
Rules and Locations | Charging Your Vehicle | Frequently Asked Questions
Station Locations
The University hosts a number electric vehicle charging stations open to University faculty, staff, students, and affiliates.
Baltimore Grand Garage, second level
Lexington Street Garage, first level
Plaza Garage, first level
Pratt Street Garage, first level
Pearl Street Garage, third level
Penn Street Garage, first level
Saratoga Street Garage, fourth level
Koesters Lot (fees apply)
Rules
- All vehicles must be charging when parked in the spaces. Violators will be ticketed.
- The car is encouraged to moved within 4 hours, to allow others to use the charging stations. If the car is not moved in the 4 period a $2-per-hour-fee charged to the payment method that is on file with ChargePoint. The charging fee will not exceed $10 per day.
- Lexington Garage is “off-limits” for relocating before 4 p.m. if you are not assigned to the garage.
- The use of regular convenience outlets to charge your car is not permitted
- If no charging stations are available in you assigned garage, you may park in another garage. Upon entry, “pull a ticket” from the dispenser (after 4 p.m. and on weekends swipe your card). Contact the parking cashier office or click for relocation procedure.
- Persons assigned to a surface lot are not authorized to use the Charging Stations on campus before 4 p.m. on weekdays.
- Please note, Koesters Lot is not part of the 4 hour period, Koesters Lot charging stations are fee per use sponsored by BGE.
Please see EV Charging Policy for more details.
How To Charge Your Vehicle
There are two brands of Electric Charging Stations:
- ChargePoint
- Electric Vehicle Institute (EVI)
For Electric Vehicle Institute (EVI):
No charging access card is required for use; just release the handle and plug into your vehicle.
For ChargePoint:
The stations, manufactured by ChargePoint Inc., charge two vehicles per station. Each station provides 6.8 kilowatts of charging power (3.4 kilowatts when shared).
To charge your vehicle, you have the following options:
- Contact 1-888-758-4389
- Use your ChargePoint ChargePass
- The ChargePoint app using your iPhone or Android
For more information on the benefits of electric vehicles and charging stations, visit
