The U.S. charging network keeps adding fast-charging capacity. The September 2026 Monthly Energy Review from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) counts 84,050 EV charging locations and 284,602 charging ports in August 2026. Of those, 75,905 were DC fast-charging ports, up from 63,603 in August 2025, an increase of about 19%.
Key Takeaways
- EIA counts 284,602 U.S. charging ports in August 2026.
- DC fast ports rose about 19% in a year to 75,905.
- Level 2 ports grew more slowly, to 205,971.
- Fast-charging sites now average 4.91 DC ports.
Key Figures
| Indicator | August 2025 | August 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Total ports | 266,640 | 284,602 |
| DC fast-charging ports | 63,603 | 75,905 |
| Level 2 ports | 199,963 | 205,971 |
| Total locations | 81,519 | 84,050 |
| DC ports per DC location | 4.47 | 4.91 |
What Changes
DC fast ports grew about six times faster than Level 2 ports, and fast-charging sites are getting bigger, averaging 4.91 DC ports per location. The data come from the Alternative Fuels Data Center, which does not collect single-family residential chargers. The July total was revised to 284,760.
What It Means
Larger fast-charging hubs serve travel and drivers without home charging, but the slower growth of public Level 2 leaves room for destination and workplace charging. Hotels, offices and retail sites can add Level 2 at a fraction of DC cost. See our commercial charging solutions.
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