WHICH U.S. STATES LEAD IN EV CHARGING?

Explore top states with the most chargers and learn how the network is growing nationwide.

  1. California: With over 15,673 charging locations, California leads the U.S. in EV infrastructure. The state also has around 14,708 fast chargers.

  2. New York: New York has about 3,803 charging locations, placing it second in terms of EV infrastructure.

  3. Florida: Florida ranks third with 3,274 charging locations, supported by a mix of Level 2 and DC fast chargers.

  4. Texas: Texas follows closely with 3,181 charging locations, supporting the state's growing EV adoption.

  5. Other States: States like Massachusetts, Colorado, Washington, and Georgia also have strong EV infrastructure, with over 2,000 charging locations each.

The distribution of these chargers is concentrated in high EV adoption areas, major highways, urban centers, and Alternative Fuel Corridors*, which are crucial for long-distance travel. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Ref. Sept. 26, 2024 Update), is designed to accelerate the deployment of EV charging stations across the U.S. Its primary goal is to establish a network of 500,000 public EV chargers by 2030, with a strong emphasis on fast chargers located along major highways and Alternative Fuel Corridors.

*An Alternative Fuel Corridor (AFC) is a designated network of major highways in the U.S. that have or are planned to have sufficient infrastructure to support vehicles powered by alternative fuels, such as electric, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas. These corridors are part of a national initiative to promote the use of clean energy in transportation and reduce reliance on traditional gasoline and diesel.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in partnership with state and local agencies, identifies these corridors and works to install charging and refueling stations at regular intervals along them. For electric vehicles, this means fast chargers being placed every 50 miles, ensuring drivers can travel long distances without worrying about fuel availability. The goal is to facilitate long-distance travel using alternative fuel vehicles and reduce emissions from the transportation sector.

Source: https://www.energy.ca.gov. https://driveelectric.gov

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