Charging an EV without a driveway in Boston, MA
Short answer: No cord rule found. City curbside charging (two models).
Last updated:
| Sidewalk cord | No official cord rule found |
|---|---|
| Curbside program | City curbside charging (two models) |
What the official sources say
- Boston uses two curbside models. In Model 1, the city licenses curb space to the company itselectric. In Model 2, the city owns the stations.
- City-owned Flo CoRe+ MAX units deliver up to 19.2 kW (80 A) through a J1772 plug, with 4 ports per site.
- City stations cost $0.35 per kWh. There's a 4-hour limit during the day and no limit overnight.
- The city's goal is a charger within a 5-minute walk of every resident by 2030.
Home charging costs in Boston, MA: city page. Other cities: no-driveway hub.
Sources: City of Boston – Curbside EV charging; City of Boston – FAQs for curbside and municipal EV charging stations (PDF) (accessed 2026-10-25).