Install EV Chargers in Salem, Massachusetts

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Salem, Massachusetts. 40 existing public charging locations (1 DC fast, 39 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Salem address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Salem, Massachusetts is served by 40 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 96 individual chargers — an average of 2.4 chargers per site. Of those locations, 1 (3%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 39 (98%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Salem is ChargePoint Network with 36 locations, followed by Non-Networked with 1. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 350 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 Salem and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Salem

In Salem, Massachusetts, the public charging landscape is notably shaped by ChargePoint Network, which operates 90% of the city’s 40 charging locations. This heavy reliance on a single operator means that site developers should consider network reliability and uptime as key factors in their planning. Notably, while only 3% of the charging locations are DC fast, the single fast charger stands out with a powerful 350 kW output, positioning it at the upper echelon of efficiency for EV drivers. The remainder of the infrastructure primarily supports longer-dwell Level 2 charging, demonstrating a strategic opportunity for competitors to capture the demand for faster charging options among local EV users.

Salem charging by the numbers

Locations
40
Chargers
96
DC Fast locations
1
Level 2 locations
39

DC fast share: 3% of locations. Level 2 share: 98%. Average chargers per site: 2.4. Average DC fast power: 350 kW.

Salem charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 90% of public locations across 5 networks.
Average DC fast power
350 kW (fastest stall: 350 kW)
High-power share
100% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
3% DC fast / 97% Level 2 across 40 locations
Estimated DC ports
6 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Salem

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

Featured charging locations in Salem

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

  1. Highland Avenue Shopping Center (Salem, MA) — Salem, MA, 01970 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  2. Salem State University North Campus Garage — Salem, MA, 01970 (Non-Networked · Level 2 · 19 kW)
  3. Salem Hospital — Salem, MA, 01970 (CHARGELAB · Level 2 · 9.6 kW)
  4. 401 Bridge St — Salem, MA, 01970 (SWTCH · Level 2 · 6.6 kW)
  5. SALEM MASS SALERNO 2 — Salem, MA, 01970 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  6. SALEM MASS SOUTH HARBOR #1 — Salem, MA, 01970 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  7. SALEM MASS SOUTH HARBOR #2 — Salem, MA, 01970 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  8. SALEM STATE UNI STANLEY#2 — Salem, MA, 01970 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  9. SALEM MASS MUSEUM PLACE #2 — Salem, MA, 01970 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  10. HAMPTON-SALEM STATION 2 — Salem, MA, 01970 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  11. SALEM STATE UNI FORTEN HALL 1 — Salem, MA, 01970 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  12. SALEM STATE UNI O’KEEFE #6 — Salem, MA, 01970 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)

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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 Salem specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 1 DC fast and 39 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 Salem, Massachusetts?
There are 40 public electric vehicle charging locations in Salem, Massachusetts, with a combined 96 individual chargers. 1 locations offer DC fast charging and 39 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Salem?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Salem with 36 sites, followed by Non-Networked with 1 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Salem?
Level 2 EV chargers in Salem 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 Salem?
Most Salem 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 Salem?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Salem 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 Salem take to become profitable?
Payback in Salem 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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