EV Charging in Arkansas

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Arkansas is served by 376 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 1,131 individual chargers. 71 of those locations (19%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 305 (81%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Arkansas are Little Rock (66), Bentonville (37), Fayetteville (28), North Little Rock (21), Hot Springs (19). Across the state, charging is provided by a mix of national networks and regional operators.

EV Data Map is an EVSE and DC Fast Charger location analyzer that scores every potential charging site in the United States from 0 to 100 for DC Fast Charger ROI — combining EV ownership density, daytime population, traffic, demographics, nearby competing chargers, dwell-time characteristics of surrounding land use, and grid capacity. Use the analyzer to enter any address in Arkansas and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Arkansas charging by the numbers

Locations
376
Chargers
1,131
DC Fast locations
71
Level 2 locations
305

DC fast share: 19% · Level 2 share: 81% · 78 cities with public charging.

Top cities in Arkansas

The strongest EV charging hubs in Arkansas — explore site analysis and coverage detail:

Top cities for EV charging in Arkansas

The following Arkansas cities have the most public EV charging locations.

  1. Little Rock — 66 locations (11 DC fast)
  2. Bentonville — 37 locations (5 DC fast)
  3. Fayetteville — 28 locations (1 DC fast)
  4. North Little Rock — 21 locations (4 DC fast)
  5. Hot Springs — 19 locations (4 DC fast)
  6. Conway — 16 locations (3 DC fast)
  7. Springdale — 14 locations (3 DC fast)
  8. Rogers — 11 locations (3 DC fast)
  9. Jonesboro — 9 locations (3 DC fast)
  10. Batesville — 8 locations (2 DC fast)
  11. Russellville — 8 locations (2 DC fast)
  12. Forrest City — 6 locations (1 DC fast)
  13. Eureka Springs — 6 locations
  14. Paragould — 6 locations (1 DC fast)
  15. Mount Ida — 5 locations
  16. Arkadelphia — 5 locations (1 DC fast)
  17. De Queen — 4 locations
  18. White Hall — 4 locations (2 DC fast)
  19. Newport — 4 locations (2 DC fast)
  20. Fort Smith — 4 locations (1 DC fast)
  21. El Dorado — 4 locations
  22. Benton — 4 locations (2 DC fast)
  23. Jacksonville — 3 locations (1 DC fast)
  24. Lowell — 3 locations (1 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in Arkansas

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand inputs include the registered EV count, commute and through-traffic patterns, daytime worker population, retail and hospitality footprint, and tourism inflows. Competition uses the count and quality of nearby existing chargers — DC fast power, network reliability and dwell-fit. Operating economics include estimated electricity tariffs, demand-charge exposure, expected utilization, and capital cost for the recommended hardware mix.

For Arkansas the model accounts for the existing footprint of 71 DC fast and 305 Level 2 sites distributed across 78 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Arkansas?
There are 376 public electric vehicle charging locations across Arkansas operating 1,131 individual chargers — 71 DC fast locations and 305 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Arkansas has the most EV chargers?
Little Rock leads Arkansas with 66 public charging locations, followed by Bentonville (37) and Fayetteville (28).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Arkansas?
Level 2 chargers in Arkansas typically install for $4,000–$12,000 per port including make-ready; DC fast installs run $80,000–$250,000+ per port depending on power level, utility upgrades and trenching.
What permits and incentives apply to EV chargers in Arkansas?
Most Arkansas projects need an electrical permit (and a building permit plus utility coordination for DC fast). Sites can typically stack the federal 30C tax credit (up to 30% / $100,000 per commercial charger in eligible census tracts) with Arkansas state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Arkansas?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Arkansas energize in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs typically run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear procurement.
How long does it take an EV charger in Arkansas to become profitable?
Payback in Arkansas depends on utilization, electricity tariffs (especially demand charges) and incentives captured. Well-sited Level 2 stations typically reach payback in 3–5 years; DC fast sites with strong throughput in 3–6 years.

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