EV Charging in Louisiana

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Louisiana is served by 279 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 877 individual chargers. 97 of those locations (35%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 182 (65%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Louisiana are New Orleans (53), Baton Rouge (46), Lafayette (19), Metairie (14), Shreveport (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 Louisiana and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Louisiana charging by the numbers

Locations
279
Chargers
877
DC Fast locations
97
Level 2 locations
182

DC fast share: 35% · Level 2 share: 65% · 65 cities with public charging.

Top cities in Louisiana

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

Top cities for EV charging in Louisiana

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

  1. New Orleans — 53 locations (2 DC fast)
  2. Baton Rouge — 46 locations (8 DC fast)
  3. Lafayette — 19 locations (10 DC fast)
  4. Metairie — 14 locations (8 DC fast)
  5. Shreveport — 10 locations (2 DC fast)
  6. Covington — 8 locations (4 DC fast)
  7. Alexandria — 8 locations (4 DC fast)
  8. Opelousas — 8 locations (7 DC fast)
  9. Lake Charles — 7 locations (2 DC fast)
  10. Hammond — 7 locations (5 DC fast)
  11. West Monroe — 6 locations (1 DC fast)
  12. Monroe — 6 locations (3 DC fast)
  13. Denham Springs — 6 locations (3 DC fast)
  14. Harvey — 4 locations (2 DC fast)
  15. Houma — 4 locations (2 DC fast)
  16. Slidell — 4 locations (4 DC fast)
  17. Gonzales — 4 locations (2 DC fast)
  18. Minden — 3 locations (1 DC fast)
  19. Zachary — 3 locations (1 DC fast)
  20. Iowa — 3 locations (2 DC fast)
  21. Ruston — 3 locations (1 DC fast)
  22. Bossier City — 3 locations (2 DC fast)
  23. Mandeville — 3 locations (1 DC fast)
  24. Natchitoches — 2 locations (1 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in Louisiana

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 Louisiana the model accounts for the existing footprint of 97 DC fast and 182 Level 2 sites distributed across 65 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Louisiana?
There are 279 public electric vehicle charging locations across Louisiana operating 877 individual chargers — 97 DC fast locations and 182 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Louisiana has the most EV chargers?
New Orleans leads Louisiana with 53 public charging locations, followed by Baton Rouge (46) and Lafayette (19).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Louisiana?
Level 2 chargers in Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Most Louisiana 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 Louisiana state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Louisiana?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Louisiana 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 Louisiana to become profitable?
Payback in Louisiana 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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