Install EV Chargers in Boston, Massachusetts

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Boston, Massachusetts. 754 existing public charging locations (30 DC fast, 724 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Boston address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Boston, Massachusetts is served by 754 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 1,893 individual chargers — an average of 2.5 chargers per site. Of those locations, 30 (4%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 724 (96%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Boston is ChargePoint Network with 672 locations, followed by AMPUP with 15. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 113 kW, which puts most fast-charging stalls in the modern 150 kW–350 kW class capable of delivering a meaningful state-of-charge top-up in 15–30 minutes for a typical EV.

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 below to enter any address in Boston and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Boston

Boston's EV charging infrastructure is characterized by a significant reliance on the ChargePoint Network, which constitutes 89% of the city's 754 public charging locations. While there are 30 DC fast charging sites averaging 113 kW, with a top power of 400 kW, this relatively mid-range capability may open opportunities for new entrants offering higher-powered stations. Notably, 23% of these DC fast chargers meet or exceed 150 kW, indicating a demand for robust charging options that attract drivers on navigation apps. With 4% of the total charging locations designated as fast chargers, the remaining infrastructure primarily addresses longer dwell times through Level 2 stations, highlighting a potential gap in fast charging that new operators could strategically fill.

Boston charging by the numbers

Locations
754
Chargers
1,893
DC Fast locations
30
Level 2 locations
724

DC fast share: 4% of locations. Level 2 share: 96%. Average chargers per site: 2.5. Average DC fast power: 113 kW.

Boston charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 89% of public locations across 15 networks.
Average DC fast power
113 kW (fastest stall: 400 kW)
High-power share
23% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
4% DC fast / 96% Level 2 across 754 locations
Estimated DC ports
81 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Boston

The following operators run public charging in Boston, ranked by number of locations.

Featured charging locations in Boston

A selection of higher-power public charging locations across Boston, sorted by power level.

  1. BOS Gigahub, McClellan Hwy, Boston, MA — Boston, MA, 02128 (BP_PULSE · DC Fast · 400 kW)
  2. CITY OF BOSTON MUNI LOT 12 DC2 — Boston, MA, 02136 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  3. CITY OF BOSTON 16 HAMLET DC 1 — Boston, MA, 02125 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  4. CITY OF BOSTON 16 HAMLET DC 2 — Boston, MA, 02125 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  5. CITY OF BOSTON MUNI LOT 12 DC1 — Boston, MA, 02136 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  6. MassPort TNC Lot (Ride App Staging Lot) — Boston, MA, 02129 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 150 kW)
  7. MassPort Taxipool Lot — Boston, MA, 02128 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 150 kW)
  8. LOCAL 103 IBEW DC FAST 2 — Boston, MA, 02122 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 125 kW)
  9. CITY OF BOSTON TAFT HILL DC1 — Boston, MA, 02131 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 125 kW)
  10. LOCAL 103 IBEW DC FAST 1 — Boston, MA, 02125 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 125 kW)
  11. CITY OF BOSTON TAFT HILL DC2 — Boston, MA, 02131 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 125 kW)
  12. South Bay Town Center - Tesla Supercharger — Boston, MA, 02125 (Tesla · DC Fast · 72 kW)

Nearby cities with EV charging coverage

Other cities in Massachusetts we cover with full charging data and site profitability scoring — useful for comparing footprints across the state.

How profitability scores work

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand is modeled from 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 — including 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 Boston specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 30 DC fast and 724 Level 2 sites, and the typical dwell profile of the surrounding land use. The result is a per-address score plus a recommended configuration — number of stalls, target power level and network — that maximises projected revenue.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Boston, Massachusetts?
There are 754 public electric vehicle charging locations in Boston, Massachusetts, with a combined 1,893 individual chargers. 30 locations offer DC fast charging and 724 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Boston?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Boston with 672 sites, followed by AMPUP with 15 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Boston?
Level 2 EV chargers in Boston 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 Boston?
Most Boston 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 Massachusetts state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Boston?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Boston energizes in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear.
How long does an EV charger in Boston take to become profitable?
Payback in Boston 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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