According to the US Department of Energy, there are more than 60,000 charging stations available to electric car drivers in the US and Canada. This number includes all legacy loadout levels and options. Some of these networks may associate with each other in some way. Associations offer greater coverage and convenience for electric vehicle (EV) drivers.
Here is a list of charging networks that offer Level 2 and Level 3 DC fast charging stations in the US and Canada.
Note: The list below does not include cargo equipment manufacturers or local municipal programs and initiatives. Describes companies that operate and maintain networks of public electric vehicle charging stations.
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7 Load
- Number of stations: TBD — new network expanding to 7-Eleven outposts
- Locations: USA and Canada
- Available: Open to all electric vehicles
Flash Charge (formerly SemaCharge)
- Number of stations: 5,000
- Locations: USA
- Availability: Open to all electric vehicles
Charging point
- Number of stations: 18,000
- Locations: USA and Canada
- Availability: Open to all electric vehicles
Electrify America
- Number of stations: 1,800
- Locations: USA and Canada
- Availability: Open to all electric vehicles
EVgo
- Number of stations: 850
- Locations: US only
- Availability: DC fast charging open to all EVs capable of level 3 charging
FLO network
- Number of stations: 75,000
- Locations: USA and Canada
- Availability: Open to all electric vehicles
Greenlots / Shell Recharge
- Number of stations: Part of the Shell Group, which has more than 13,000 service stations
- Locations: North America
- Availability: Open to all electric vehicles
Tesla Supercharger Network
- Number of stations: 40,000
- Locations: Global
- Availability: Originally exclusive to Tesla vehicles, a pilot program is expanding availability to non-Tesla EVs with CCS charging ports
Back loading
- Number of stations: 2,900
- Locations: US only
- Availability: Open to all electric vehicles
Regionals
West Coast Electric Highway
- Number of stations: <100
- Locations: British Columbia, Canada; Washington, Oregon, California
- Availability: Open to all electric vehicles
PlugNYC
- Number of stations: 120
- Locations: Boroughs of New York City
- Availability: Open to all electric vehicles
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Frequently asked questions
Are electric vehicle charging stations free?
No, in most cases. A typical electric car charging station charges a per-minute fee for recharging. Other locations may have rates per kilowatt-hour (kWh), or how much power the electric car receives. Some businesses, such as restaurants, shops or hotels, may offer Level 2 chargers for customers to use at no charge. Several EV manufacturers offer free EV charging in partnership with certain networks. These promotions are usually offered for a limited time, after which regular rates will apply.
Can any electric vehicle use a Tesla charging station?
Tesla recently launched a pilot program that is not Tesla Supercharger. The plan aims to make 3,500 Tesla-brand chargers available to non-Tesla electric vehicles.
Where are the charging stations for electric cars?
Public charging stations are widely available in populated areas such as grocery stores, shopping malls and office parks. These chargers are usually operated by one of the networks mentioned above. Use charging network apps and other sources to navigate to nearby charging stations or plan longer trips.
