In October 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) listed roughly 83,000 public EV charging station locations in the United States, with more than 260,000 public charging ports. Roughly 180,000 of those ports are Level 2, close to 80,000 are DC fast and fewer than 1,000 are Level 1. These figures exclude home chargers, and the count changes daily as stations open, close or go offline.
How Many EV Chargers Are in the US?
The answer depends on whether you count locations or ports. A station location is one site; a port is one place where a car can charge. One site often has many ports.
| Charger type | Public ports (AFDC, Oct 2026, approx.) | Typical speed (U.S. DOT) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Fewer than 1,000 | About 1 kW; 2–5 miles of range per hour |
| Level 2 | About 180,000 | 7–19 kW; 10–20 miles of range per hour |
| DC fast | Close to 80,000 | 50–350 kW; 180–240 miles of range per hour |
| Total | 260,000+ at about 83,000 locations |
If you include private-access stations, such as fleet depots and employee-only car parks, the totals rise to nearly 90,000 locations and close to 290,000 ports. For the difference between levels, see Level 1 vs Level 2 vs DC fast charging.
Which States Have the Most Charging Ports?
Public charging is concentrated in a few states. By public port count in October 2026, the top five were (rounded):
| State | Station locations | Public ports |
|---|---|---|
| California | About 20,000 | About 69,000 |
| New York | About 5,400 | About 20,000 |
| Florida | About 4,400 | About 15,000 |
| Texas | About 3,800 | About 13,000 |
| Massachusetts | About 4,600 | About 12,000 |
California alone held about a quarter of all public ports. Several large states still have long gaps between DC fast sites, which is why corridor programs focus on highways.
Who Runs America’s Charging Stations?
AFDC’s network table lists more than 100 named networks across the US and Canada. The largest by port count were ChargePoint (roughly 90,000 ports), Tesla Supercharger (over 40,000) and Blink (over 20,000), counting both countries. Close to 20,000 more ports belong to non-networked stations, which work without an app or account.
Federal NEVI rules under 23 CFR 680 set standards for funded corridor stations, including 24/7 access, contactless card payment and DC ports of at least 150 kW. Recent growth has leaned toward high-power sites; see our news post on US 400 kW fast-charging sites tripling.
What the Numbers Mean for Drivers and Site Hosts
- Drivers: check port count and power, not just the pin on the map. A site with one port can be busy or offline. Our guide on where to find EV charging stations covers the main apps.
- Connector type: NACS is spreading quickly at DC fast sites; see NACS overtakes CCS1.
- Site hosts: gaps in Level 2 coverage at workplaces, hotels and apartments are often cheaper to fill than DC fast sites. DOE-cited costs are about $3,500 in equipment plus $2,500 installation per public Level 2 connector.
For homes and small sites, the EVDANCE EV-ACT5006T Level 2 wall charger delivers up to 48 A with a NACS connector and ETL, FCC and CE marks. Where faster turnover is needed, the EV-RHDC30K-L compact DC charger provides about 20–30 kW DC with OCPP 1.6J.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Tesla Superchargers are in the US?
In October 2026, AFDC listed over 40,000 Tesla Supercharger ports across the US and Canada. Check the Station Locator for a current, US-only figure.
How many DC fast chargers are in the US?
AFDC listed close to 80,000 public DC fast ports in the US in October 2026, across all networks. The number grows every month.
Do these counts include home chargers?
No. AFDC’s electric station counts exclude residential charging equipment.
Related Reading
- How Fast Is a DC Fast Charger?
- Are EV Charging Stations Open 24/7?
- Can You Use Any EV Charging Station?
- Where to Install an EV Charging Station: Site Selection Guide
Key Takeaways
- In October 2026, AFDC listed roughly 83,000 public charging locations and more than 260,000 public ports in the US.
- About 70% of public ports are Level 2; about 30% are DC fast.
- California, New York, Florida, Texas and Massachusetts have the most public ports.
- Counts change daily, so check the AFDC Station Locator for current figures.