If you own an electric car, you might worry about running out of power when you drive long distances. To avoid this, you can check how many charging stations are available in your driving state. However, it’s not just about the number of stations – the quality matters too. Fast chargers along highways are more useful than slow ones. Additionally, some states have better-charging options than others, so it’s important to plan ahead when driving long distances. By researching which states have the best charging infrastructure, you can make smarter decisions and avoid stress.
It’s not just about which state has the most EV charging stations. Several factors could determine which states have the best EV infrastructure. For example, level 3 or DC fast EV chargers along freeways are infinitely more valuable than slow DC chargers.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Definitions
Total state EV charging stations by state: The number of electric vehicle charging locations within a specific US state.
Total EV chargers: The number of level 2 and DC fast chargers within a specific US state.
Level 2 EV chargers: How many 240-volt electric vehicle chargers are within the state? Level 2 EV charging can recharge vehicle batteries at around 20-35 miles per hour.
DC fast EV chargers: The number of commercially available fast electric vehicle chargers available within a specific US state. DC fast EV chargers are the preferred method of recharging electric vehicle batteries. A DC fast EV charger can fully recharge an electric vehicle battery in around an hour or less.
EV charging stations per number of square miles: On average, how many miles per square mile within a US state? The more distance between an electric vehicle and an EV charging station, the harder it will be to get around within a specific state. Furthermore, an electric vehicle’s battery range will determine how many miles it can travel before recharging.
EV chargers per population: How many people within a specific US state are there for every EV charger? The more people per EV charger, the greater the chances of waiting times to access a charger.
Ranking States for EV Charging Infrastructure: Our Methodology
The method used to determine which states have the best and worst EV charging availability is to use two criteria:
- EV charging stations per number of square miles within a state
- How many people per EV charger are there per state.
A strong preference was assigned to EV charging stations per square mile as it is key to allow for free travel across a state. Additionally, the number of people within a specific state per charger was the lesser rating, as wait times could cause some delays but don’t necessarily prevent you from getting around—more of an inconvenience.
We used EV Charging Stations by State data from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternate Fuels Data Center.
EV Charging Stations Rankings by State
50. Alaska
Total Alaska EV charging stations: 56
Total EV chargers: 100
Level 2 EV chargers: 79
DC fast chargers: 21
EV charging station per 11,844 square miles
EV charger per 7,361 population
Alaska is the state with the lowest amount of EV charging stations at 56.
49. Mississippi
Total Mississippi EV charging stations: 93
Total EV chargers: 223
Level 2 EV chargers: 209
DC fast chargers: 14
EV charging station per 521 square miles
EV charger per 132,888 population
48. Montana
Total Montana EV charging stations: 90
Total EV chargers: 242
Level 2 EV chargers: 134
DC fast chargers: 108
EV charging station per 1,634 square miles
EV charger per 4,485 population
47. Wyoming
Total Wyoming EV charging stations: 70
Total EV chargers: 193
Level 2 EV chargers: 102
DC fast chargers: 91
EV charging station per 1,339 square miles
EV charger per 2,989 population
46. South Dakota
Total South Dakota EV charging stations: 62
Total EV chargers: 169
Level 2 EV chargers: 92
DC fast chargers: 77
EV charging station per 1,246 square miles
EV charger per 5,298 population
45. North Dakota
Total North Dakota EV charging stations: 77
Total EV chargers: 168
Level 2 EV chargers: 106
DC fast chargers: 62
EV charging station per 918 square miles
EV charger per 4,613 population
44. Idaho
Total Idaho EV charging stations: 112
Total EV chargers: 285
Level 2 EV chargers: 203
DC fast chargers: 82
EV charging station per 746 square miles
EV charger per 6,453 population
43. New Mexico
Total New Mexico EV charging stations: 185
Total EV chargers: 455
Level 2 EV chargers: 301
DC fast chargers: 154
EV charging station per 657 square miles
EV charger per 4,786 population
42. Louisiana
Total Louisiana EV charging stations: 162
Total EV chargers: 394
Level 2 EV chargers: 280
DC fast chargers: 114
EV charging station per 321 square miles
EV charger per 11,822 population
41. Nebraska
Total Nebraska EV charging stations: 204
Total EV chargers: 423
Level 2 EV chargers: 317
DC fast chargers: 106
EV charging station per 379 square miles
EV charger per 4,637 population
40. Arkansas
Total Arkansas EV charging stations: 188
Total EV chargers: 541
Level 2 EV chargers: 462
DC fast chargers: 79
EV charging station per 283 square miles
EV charger per 5,571 population
39. Alabama
Total Alabama EV charging stations: 240
Total EV chargers: 641
Level 2 EV chargers: 437
DC fast chargers: 204
EV charging station per 218 square miles
EV charger per 7,861 population
38. Kentucky
Total Kentucky EV charging stations: 227
Total EV chargers: 548
Level 2 EV chargers: 441
DC fast chargers: 107
EV charging station per 178 square miles
EV charger per 8,229 population
37. West Virginia
Total West Virginia EV charging stations: 109
Total EV chargers: 333
Level 2 EV chargers: 239
DC fast chargers: 94
EV charging station per 222 square miles
EV charger per 5,387 population
36. Oklahoma
Total Oklahoma EV charging stations: 306
Total EV chargers: 1,000
Level 2 EV chargers: 382
DC fast chargers: 618
EV charging station per 228 square miles
EV charger per 3,987 population
35. Iowa
Total Iowa EV charging stations: 283
Total EV chargers: 635
Level 2 EV chargers: 400
DC fast chargers: 235
EV charging station per 197 square miles
EV charger per 5,024 population
34. Nevada
Total Nevada EV charging stations: 439
Total EV chargers: 1,445
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,084
DC fast chargers: 361
EV charging station per 252 square miles
EV charger per 2,149 population
33. Wisconsin
Total Wisconsin EV charging stations: 430
Total EV chargers: 1,007
Level 2 EV chargers: 759
DC fast chargers: 248
EV charging station per 152 square miles
EV charger per 5,853 population
32. Indiana
Total Indiana EV charging stations: 349
Total EV chargers: 977
Level 2 EV chargers: 653
DC fast chargers: 324
EV charging station per 104 square miles
EV charger per 6,945 population
31. Kansas
Total Kansas EV charging stations: 452
Total EV chargers: 960
Level 2 EV chargers: 821
DC fast chargers: 139
EV charging station per 182 square miles
EV charger per 3,063 population
30. Minnesota
Total Minnesota EV charging stations: 555
Total EV chargers: 1,377
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,096
DC fast chargers: 281
EV charging station per 157 square miles
EV charger per 4,145 population
29. Texas
Total Texas EV charging stations: 2,263
Total EV chargers: 5,687
Level 2 EV chargers: 4,437
DC fast chargers: 1,250
EV charging station per 119 square miles
EV charger per 5,125 population
28. South Carolina
Total South Carolina EV charging stations: 354
Total EV chargers: 872
Level 2 EV chargers: 616
DC fast chargers: 256
EV charging station per 90 square miles
EV charger per 5,953 population
27. Arizona
Total Arizona EV charging stations: 898
Total EV chargers: 2,408
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,869
DC fast chargers: 539
EV charging station per 127 square miles
EV charger per 2,970 population
26. Tennessee
Total Tennessee EV charging stations: 586
Total EV chargers: 1,391
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,126
DC fast chargers: 265
EV charging station per 72 square miles
EV charger per 4,973 population
25. Illinois
Total Illinois EV charging stations: 1,004
Total EV chargers: 2,566
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,917
DC fast chargers: 649
EV charging station per 58 square miles
EV charger per 4,993 population
24. Oregon
Total Oregon EV charging stations: 861
Total EV chargers: 2,069
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,593
DC fast chargers: 476
EV charging station per 114 square miles
EV charger per 2,052 population
23. Utah
Total Utah EV charging stations: 744
Total EV chargers: 1,769
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,524
DC fast chargers: 245
EV charging station per 114 square miles
EV charger per 1,849 population
22. North Carolina
Total North Carolina EV charging stations: 1,017
Total EV chargers: 2,558
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,900
DC fast chargers: 658
EV charging station per 53 square miles
EV charger per 4,125 population
21. Ohio
Total Ohio EV charging stations: 1,141
Total EV chargers: 2,552
Level 2 EV chargers: 2,114
DC fast chargers: 438
EV charging station per 39 square miles
EV charger per 4,616 population
20. Pennsylvania
Total Pennsylvania EV charging stations: 1,203
Total EV chargers: 2,934
Level 2 EV chargers: 2,311
DC fast chargers: 623
EV charging station per 38 square miles
EV charger per 4,435 population
19. Missouri
Total Missouri EV charging stations: 974
Total EV chargers: 2,127
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,842
DC fast chargers: 285
EV charging station per 72 square miles
EV charger per 2,896 population
18. New Hamshire
Total New Hampshire EV charging stations: 169
Total EV chargers: 404
Level 2 EV chargers: 274
DC fast chargers: 130
EV charging station per 55 square miles
EV charger per 3,410 population
17. Maine
Total Maine EV charging stations: 384
Total EV chargers: 823
Level 2 EV chargers: 663
DC fast chargers: 160
EV charging station per 92 square miles
EV charger per 1,655 population
16. Michigan
Total Michigan EV charging stations: 1,044
Total EV chargers: 2,390
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,886
DC fast chargers: 504
EV charging station per 96 square miles
EV charger per 451 population
15. Georgia
Total Georgia EV charging stations: 1,466
Total EV chargers: 3,706
Level 2 EV chargers: 2,957
DC fast chargers: 749
EV charging station per 41 square miles
EV charger per 2,890 population
14. Virginia
Total Virginia EV charging stations: 1,058
Total EV chargers: 3,014
Level 2 EV chargers: 2,149
DC fast chargers: 865
EV charging station per 40 square miles
EV charger per 2,871 population
13. New Jersey
Total New Jersey EV charging stations: 792
Total EV chargers: 2,242
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,556
DC fast chargers: 686
EV charging station per 11 square miles
EV charger per 4,143 population
12. Colorado
Total Colorado EV charging stations: 1,616
Total EV chargers: 3,774
Level 2 EV chargers: 3,073
DC fast chargers: 701
EV charging station per 64 square miles
EV charger per 1,530 population
11. Florida
Total Florida EV charging stations: 2590
Total EV chargers: 6,652
Level 2 EV chargers: 5,134
DC fast chargers: 1,518
EV charging station per 25 square miles
EV charger per 3,238 population
10. Washington
Total Washington EV charging stations: 1,560
Total EV chargers: 3,865
Level 2 EV chargers: 3,084
DC fast chargers: 781
EV charging station per 46 square miles
EV charger per 2,041 population
9. Delaware
Total Delaware EV charging stations: 142
Total EV chargers: 336
Level 2 EV chargers: 239
DC fast chargers: 97
EV charging station per 14 square miles
EV charger per 2,986 population
8. Connecticut
Total Connecticut EV charging stations: 501
Total EV chargers: 1,377
Level 2 EV chargers: 1,036
DC fast chargers: 341
EV charging station per 11 square miles
EV charger per 2,764 population
7. Hawaii
Total Hawaii EV charging stations: 359
Total EV chargers: 793
Level 2 EV chargers: 707
DC fast chargers: 86
EV charging station per 30 square miles
EV charger per 1,835 population
6. New York
Total New York EV charging stations: 3,087
Total EV chargers: 8,531
Level 2 EV chargers: 7,451
DC fast chargers: 1,080
EV charging station per 18 square miles
EV charger per 2,370 population
5. Maryland
Total Maryland EV charging stations: 1,183
Total EV chargers: 3,375
Level 2 EV chargers: 2,701
DC fast chargers: 674
EV charging station per 10 square miles
EV charger per 1,830 population
4. Vermont
Total Vermont EV charging stations: 324
Total EV chargers: 810
Level 2 EV chargers: 714
DC fast chargers: 96
EV charging station per 30 square miles
EV charger per 794 population
3. Rhode Island
Total Rhode Island EV charging stations: 272
Total EV chargers: 628
Level 2 EV chargers: 564
DC fast chargers: 64
EV charging station per 4 square miles
EV charger per 1,749 population
2. California
Total California EV charging stations: 13,664
Total EV chargers: 36,728
Level 2 EV chargers: 28,854
DC fast chargers: 7,784
EV charging station per 12 square miles
EV charger per 1,040 population
California is the state with the most EV charging stations at 13,644. However, California also has the highest population of EV owners, so you’re more likely to have to wait to charge than in any other state despite having the most Tesla chargers with 305.
1. Massachusetts
Total Massachusetts EV charging stations: 2,234
Total EV chargers: 5,235
Level 2 EV chargers: 4,693
DC fast chargers: 542
EV charging station per 5 square miles
EV charger per 1,334 population
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