Nationwide, there were over 228,500 charging stations in operation at the end of September 2025. There are nearly 77,000 places to charge an electric vehicle across the country, although most charging stations are located in coastal areas and larger metropolitan areas.
What Types of EV Charging Stations Are Available?
The nation's EV charging infrastructure includes a combination of DC fast-charging stations and Level 2 EV charging ports. Most EV charging stations in the U.S. are Level 2 (approximately 165,000), while there are about 61,700 DC fast-charging stations. EV owners can charge at nearly 64,000 Level 2 stations in the US, while there are approximately 13,500 DC charging ports. Of the two types of charging stations available, fast-charging stations are ideal for commuters or those traveling longer distances, such as on road trips. Most electric vehicles, regardless of make, can be nearly fully charged in less than an hour with a DC fast charging connection. Level 2 charging, which can fully charge an EV in about 5-6 hours, delivers a slower charge. Level 2 charging stations are ideal if you just need a minimal charge, drive short distances, are parked at work for the day, or need to charge a vehicle overnight.
EV Charging By Brand
Across the country, Tesla has more operational fast-charging EV stations than any other company. Tesla supercharging stations account for 33,400 charging ports nationwide. Electrify America has 5,100 charging ports, which makes it the company with the second-highest number of charging stations installed. EVgo and ChargePoint share the title of having the third-highest volume of fast-charging ports across the US, while Blink is in close behind. While Tesla has the most operational charging ports available, ChargePoint has more EV charging stations installed across the country, with a grand total of 3,870 charging locations. Tesla is second with 2,783 charging stations.
EV Charging Compatibility
There are two options available for charging an EV. The two types of connections used by EVs are NACS chargers and CCS chargers. Most charging stations in the US utilize a Combined Charging System (CCS) connection, which serves as a standard for universal compatibility. Tesla has a specific connector called NACS. Some other companies are also incorporating NACS technology into their charging stations. For EV owners who aren't sure what charging stations they'll be using, it's always a good idea to bring an adapter along in the car for use at various charging stations.
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