EV Charging in Idaho

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Idaho is served by 244 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 686 individual chargers. 84 of those locations (34%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 160 (66%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Idaho are Boise (62), Idaho Falls (15), Nampa (15), Meridian (13), Pocatello (10). 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 Idaho and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Idaho charging by the numbers

Locations
244
Chargers
686
DC Fast locations
84
Level 2 locations
160

DC fast share: 34% · Level 2 share: 66% · 63 cities with public charging.

Top cities in Idaho

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

Top cities for EV charging in Idaho

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

  1. Boise — 62 locations (11 DC fast)
  2. Idaho Falls — 15 locations (5 DC fast)
  3. Nampa — 15 locations (6 DC fast)
  4. Meridian — 13 locations (2 DC fast)
  5. Pocatello — 10 locations (6 DC fast)
  6. Twin Falls — 10 locations (5 DC fast)
  7. Caldwell — 8 locations (2 DC fast)
  8. Hailey — 6 locations (2 DC fast)
  9. McCall — 6 locations (5 DC fast)
  10. Burley — 6 locations (3 DC fast)
  11. Rexburg — 6 locations (2 DC fast)
  12. Lewiston — 5 locations (4 DC fast)
  13. Victor — 4 locations
  14. Coeur d'Alene — 4 locations (1 DC fast)
  15. Eagle — 3 locations
  16. Jerome — 3 locations (2 DC fast)
  17. Bellevue — 3 locations (1 DC fast)
  18. Kooskia — 3 locations (3 DC fast)
  19. Post Falls — 3 locations (2 DC fast)
  20. Sandpoint — 3 locations
  21. Priest Lake — 2 locations
  22. Coolin — 2 locations
  23. Mountain Home — 2 locations (2 DC fast)
  24. Island Park — 2 locations (1 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in Idaho

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 Idaho the model accounts for the existing footprint of 84 DC fast and 160 Level 2 sites distributed across 63 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Idaho?
There are 244 public electric vehicle charging locations across Idaho operating 686 individual chargers — 84 DC fast locations and 160 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Idaho has the most EV chargers?
Boise leads Idaho with 62 public charging locations, followed by Idaho Falls (15) and Nampa (15).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Idaho?
Level 2 chargers in Idaho 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 Idaho?
Most Idaho 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 Idaho state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Idaho?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Idaho 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 Idaho to become profitable?
Payback in Idaho 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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