How many EV charging stations are in the U.S.?

There were almost 81,000 EV charging stations in the U.S. as of mid-May 2026.

Which state has the most EV chargers?

California has the most EV chargers, with 19,414 EV charging stations and 64,778 charging ports.

Which EV charging network is the largest?

ChargePoint is the largest EV charging network in the U.S.. It has 45,453 EV charging stations and 80,197 ports, the most of any network.

What is the difference between Level 2 and DC Fast chargers?

Level 2 chargers are slower as they deliver AC power that the car then converts to DC power. A full charge from a Level 2 charger generally takes at least a few hours. DC Fast chargers deliver DC power and can charge EVs to 80% in as little as 20 minutes.

How many EV chargers will be needed by 2035?

The Edison Electric Institute estimates that 42.2 million EV chargers will be needed by 2035.

The Number of EV Chargers in Each State

There are 79,886 EV charging stations with 247,019 chargers across the United States.

By Lyle Daly – Updated May 19, 2026 at 11:36 AM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

79,886 U.S. EV charging stations exist; California has 19,381, the most in any state.
ChargePoint is the largest U.S. network with 45,453 stations; mostly Level 2 chargers.
16 states sued over cuts to EV infrastructure funding, risking future EV charger expansion.

With over 3.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the road and more projected to be sold every year, there’s growing demand for convenient EV charging across the United States. As of May 2026, there were almost 81,000 EV charging stations with more than 248,000 charging ports across the country.

The number of stations has increased by 2.5% since the start of 2026; the number of charging stations has risen almost 4%. However, they’re not evenly distributed across all 50 states or even within each state. And a few companies have begun to dominate the EV charger network market.

Read on for a full rundown of EV charging station data, including the number of chargers by state, city, and network.

EV chargers by state

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California is home to about 19,400 EV charging stations that hold about 64,800 EV chargers -- about one-fourth of the U.S. total.

One reason California has built so many EV chargers is that it has the most EVs on the road -- by far. More than 1.25 million EVs were registered there at the end of 2023, the most recent EV registration data available.

The four states with the fewest EV chargers also have the fewest EVs registered. Those states are:

South Dakota: 119 stations with 344 chargers. 1,675 EVs registered.
Wyoming: 119 stations with 336 chargers. 1,139 EVs registered.
North Dakota: 109 stations with 278 chargers. 959 EVs registered.
Alaska: 76 stations with 209 chargers. 2,697 EVs registered.

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Cities with the most EV charging stations

The top three cities, measured by the number of charging stations, are located in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, and Irvine. Los Angeles alone accounts for 10% of California’s EV charging stations. Three other cities in California crack the top 10: San Jose, San Francisco, and Sacramento.

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Cities with the most EV charging ports

Los Angeles and San Diego also top the list of cities with the most EV charging ports. Atlanta rounds out the top three cities by number of EV plugs.

Some of the largest charging stations are in rural areas. Lost Hills, an unincorporated community in California, is home to Project Oasis, a Tesla (TSLA +3.28%) Supercharger site about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It's the largest EV station in the United States with 164 chargers.

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Where EV chargers are most commonly found

EV chargers are most commonly found at hotels, public areas, car dealerships, parking lots, and shopping centers. Access to different charger types -- and therefore faster charging -- varies by location. Almost 90% of chargers at hotels are Level 2 chargers, which are perfect for guests who have time to charge their cars overnight.

On the other hand, 95% of chargers at shopping centers are DC Fast Chargers, which can top up an EV over the course of a trip through the mall. Almost all chargers at gas stations, some 99%, are DC Fast Chargers, as well.

In data collected by the Department of Energy, the vast majority of EV charging stations are not classified by facility type.

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What’s next for EV charging companies

For EVs to become the mainstream choice of automobile, they’ll need to match gas-powered cars in terms of effective range and refueling convenience. That means more EV chargers (particularly DC Fast Chargers) will need to be built, and the range offered by EV batteries will need to improve. Surveys show that the top barriers to EV adoption are range anxiety and the ability to charge vehicles quickly and at convenient locations.

That sentiment, along with Edison Electric Institute's estimate that more than 42.2 million chargers will be needed by 2035 to support 78.5 million EVs, suggests that the ability to quickly build up a reliable EV charging network is a make-or-break issue for the industry. However, the EV charger market is dealing with uncertainty that could slow its progress:

The Trump administration's proposed fiscal 2027 budget is expected to remove more than $500 million from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
In December 2025, 16 states sued the federal government over the Trump administration's refusal to approve new funding under EV infrastructure programs.
President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" ended EV tax credits, which is expected to significantly slow EV sales and adoption.

It's a turbulent time for the EV market, and states have struggled to spend the funds allocated through the NEVI program. While Congress approved $4.4 billion in NEVI funding in 2021, states had spent only 2% of that ($94 million) as of January 2026. What is clear is that more funding and EV chargers are needed if the industry is to keep growing.

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About the Author

Lyle Daly is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering information technology and cryptocurrency. Lyle has been a contributor at the financial services company since 2018. His work has been featured on USA Today, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Fox Business, and Nasdaq. Before joining The Motley Fool, he wrote for financial brands including Intuit.

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The Number of EV Chargers in Each State

There are 79,886 EV charging stations with 247,019 chargers across the United States.

Key Points

EV chargers by state

Cities with the most EV charging stations

Cities with the most EV charging ports

Where EV chargers are most commonly found

What’s next for EV charging companies

FAQs

How many EV charging stations are in the U.S.?

Which state has the most EV chargers?

Which EV charging network is the largest?

What is the difference between Level 2 and DC Fast chargers?

How many EV chargers will be needed by 2035?

About the Author

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EV chargers by state

Cities with the most EV charging stations

Cities with the most EV charging ports

Where EV chargers are most commonly found

What’s next for EV charging companies

FAQs

How many EV charging stations are in the U.S.?

Which state has the most EV chargers?

Which EV charging network is the largest?

What is the difference between Level 2 and DC Fast chargers?

How many EV chargers will be needed by 2035?

Largest EV charging networks

The Number of EV Chargers in Each State

There are 79,886 EV charging stations with 247,019 chargers across the United States.

Key Points

EV chargers by state

Cities with the most EV charging stations

Cities with the most EV charging ports

Where EV chargers are most commonly found

What’s next for EV charging companies

Sources

Methodology

FAQs

How many EV charging stations are in the U.S.?

How many EV charging stations are in the U.S.?

Which state has the most EV chargers?

Which state has the most EV chargers?

Which EV charging network is the largest?

Which EV charging network is the largest?

What is the difference between Level 2 and DC Fast chargers?

What is the difference between Level 2 and DC Fast chargers?

How many EV chargers will be needed by 2035?

How many EV chargers will be needed by 2035?

About the Author

Read Next

Stocks Mentioned

Premium Investing Services

EV chargers by state

Cities with the most EV charging stations

Cities with the most EV charging ports

Where EV chargers are most commonly found

What’s next for EV charging companies

Sources

Methodology

FAQs

How many EV charging stations are in the U.S.?

How many EV charging stations are in the U.S.?

Which state has the most EV chargers?

Which state has the most EV chargers?

Which EV charging network is the largest?

Which EV charging network is the largest?

What is the difference between Level 2 and DC Fast chargers?

What is the difference between Level 2 and DC Fast chargers?

How many EV chargers will be needed by 2035?

How many EV chargers will be needed by 2035?

Largest EV charging networks