Electric Vehicle Charging

Parking permits are available for purchase August 4, 2025.

Make sure to purchase your permit prior to the start of the Fall semester. Visit the portal to purchase your Fall parking permit.

UMass Dartmouth is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and fostering a culture of sustainability across campus. Electric Vehicles (EVs) play a critical role in reducing fossil fuel dependency and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. In support of these objectives, the University provides dedicated charging stations to encourage the use of environmentally responsible transportation options.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth offers electric vehicle charging stations. The main campus has 17 charging stations and SMAST East in New Bedford has 3.

All stations on the main campus are managed through ChargePoint and require a ChargePoint card/membership to activate and use the Charging Stations. Please read timing and rate information carefully.

Membership can be completed online or by calling ChargePoint Driver Support at: 1-888-758-4389.

The Charging Stations on the main campus can be viewed through the ChargePoint Application ( or accessed through the webpage).

Click on “Find stations”
Enter Zip Code 02747 or
Enter “University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA” to see all stations on campus and check availability.

Payment and rate information can be found through the main ChargePoint webpage or app. Members of the UMass Dartmouth community can join the UMass Dartmouth ChargePoint group to access a preferred charging rate.

All of the public EV charging stations are mapped on ChargePoint’s website and UMass Dartmouth's interactive campus map.

Rules and regulations for EV chargers on campus

Vehicles parked at charging stations must be charging. If they are not, they are subject to citation and overage charges. However, vehicles that are charging and have reached their charging capacity inside of the 6 hour limit described below will not receive a citation.
There is a 6-hour maximum usage between 6am and 8pm. Vehicles that are at a station longer than 6 hours are subject to citation and overage charges regardless of their charging status. Please note there is no grace period beyond the 6 hour window. The 6 hour maximum is waived for UMass Dartmouth community members between 8pm and 6am.
UMass Dartmouth EV Charging Community: Those affiliated with the university (faculty, staff, students and retirees) may register through ChargePoint to join the UMass EV Charging Community. Community members are allowed to charge at a reduced rate.
- To request activation into the UMass Dartmouth EV Charging Community please follow the instructions below.
Those unaffiliated with the University are allowed to use any of the chargers on campus at the rates indicated within the ChargePoint app.
All billing and transactions (excluding parking citations) are directly through ChargePoint and any issue are to be addressed with ChargePoint: 1-888-758-4389
Throttling the electrical input to gain proximity parking is not allowed and will result in ticket/tow and possible expulsion from the UMass EV program. Frequent violators may also face other fines as deemed necessary by Parking Services.

Connecting a ChargePoint driver account to UMass Dartmouth Community

In the ChargePoint mobile app, open your account settings.
Scroll to “Connections.”
Tap "Browse connections."
Enter the code for UMassD, currently UMDCORSAIRS, and tap "Go".
Tap on the "UMASS Dartmouth Community" connection
Complete the registration form and tap "Submit Request" You will receive an email to the email address on record with your ChargePoint account once your request has been processed.

Electric charging FAQs

Who can park in the EV charging spaces?

The charging spaces are open to charging for the UMass Dartmouth community and the general public.

Is there a time limit?

Between 6am and 8pm cars can only charge and remain in the charging spot for 6 hours regardless of the car's charging status. Between 8pm and 6am no time limit is in effect.

My vehicle is fully charged, can I still park in an EV charging space?

Yes, you can remain in the spot until the 6 hour time limit is reached, except for the 8pm-6am window which has no time limit.

How were the charging rates determined?

UMass Dartmouth set the charging rates to cover the cost of electricity provided and to cover the cost of maintaining the charger. Members of the public (not affiliated with UMass Dartmouth) are charged a somewhat higher rate per kilowatt hour. UMass Dartmouth reserves the right to alter the charging rates without notice as needed. All rates are disclosed on the ChargePoint chargers' display screen.

What may occur in inclement weather?

If the campus has an announced weather emergency that impacts parking on campus, then cars should not be charged on campus during that announced weather emergency.