Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Electric Charging Station (ECS) program is designed to provide access and equity for those who need stations the most – i.e., those who need a supplemental charge to have enough range to return home. The policy also prioritizes campus tenants and departmental vehicles which support University activities and who must rely on campus energy as their primary power source.
Electric vehicle charging station policy:
- EV chargers can only be used by active ECS permit holders.
- EV chargers are a shared campus resource and should be treated as such by all users.
- EV chargers should only be used by those who feel they need a supplemental charge to safely return home. Those with an ECS permit who have a sufficient charge may park in the facility associated with their permit but should not park in an EV space.
- When possible, fully charged vehicles should be relocated elsewhere in the lot/garage given the limited nature of campus stations.
- In some locations, there may be more ECS permit holders than chargers. Access to chargers is not guaranteed and permit holders should work with each other to coordinate charger access for those with the most need.
Harvard Parking Services prioritizes the following parameters to support parkers who need charging access the most using the parameters in the list below:
- Primary or secondary charge need (i.e. tenant or commuter)
- Distance between campus and home
- EV range (make, model, age of vehicle)
- Time on waitlist
Transportation Services is working on expanding the number of EV chargers on campus as electrical capacity allows. As of now, there is no additional cost for EV permit holders, but this pricing structure and all parking policies are subject to change.
Individuals interested in requesting an ECS permit can join the waitlist below. There is no waitlist to sign up for the chargers at 52 Oxford St.
FAQs
The Campus Service Center manages the waitlist. Your place on the waitlist may vary as several factors are considered. The waitlist prioritizes those who need a charge to safely commute to and from campus, i.e., those with a more limited vehicle range and who live farther away from campus.
No. Chargers are a shared resource for the campus community, and access is not guaranteed. If you cannot charge your vehicle, you may still park in your associated garage or lot with your parking permit.
Additional EV charging stations in the area can be found through PlugShare.
Yes. Benefits-eligible Harvard employees and postdocs not living on campus, along with contractors covered by the University Wage and Benefit Parity Policy who carpool to the Cambridge or Allston/Brighton campuses at least four days per week, are eligible for on-campus parking in unreserved garages and lots at a reduced rate of 50% off for a two-person carpool and 75% off for three or more person carpool. Learn more about the program details.