EV Charging in Montana

Install EV chargers or score a site in Montana with EV Data Map by Charge Rigs. 161 existing public charging locations (56 DC fast, 105 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability analysis on any Montana address.

Montana is served by 161 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 480 individual chargers. 56 of those locations (35%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 105 (65%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Montana are Bozeman (22), Missoula (20), Billings (15), Helena (11), Great Falls (11). 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 Montana and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Montana charging by the numbers

Locations
161
Chargers
480
DC Fast locations
56
Level 2 locations
105

DC fast share: 35% · Level 2 share: 65% · 51 cities with public charging.

Top cities for EV charging in Montana

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

  1. Bozeman — 22 locations (7 DC fast)
  2. Missoula — 20 locations (7 DC fast)
  3. Billings — 15 locations (5 DC fast)
  4. Helena — 11 locations (4 DC fast)
  5. Great Falls — 11 locations (2 DC fast)
  6. Whitefish — 10 locations (4 DC fast)
  7. Kalispell — 6 locations (4 DC fast)
  8. Gardiner — 5 locations (2 DC fast)
  9. Big Sky — 5 locations (1 DC fast)
  10. Butte — 3 locations (3 DC fast)
  11. West Yellowstone — 3 locations (1 DC fast)
  12. Glendive — 3 locations (2 DC fast)
  13. St. Regis — 2 locations (2 DC fast)
  14. Lakeside — 2 locations
  15. Superior — 2 locations (1 DC fast)
  16. West Glacier — 2 locations
  17. Miles City — 2 locations (2 DC fast)
  18. Red Lodge — 2 locations
  19. Browning — 2 locations
  20. Polson — 2 locations
  21. Saltese — 1 location
  22. Bigfork — 1 location
  23. Wolf Point — 1 location
  24. Belgrade — 1 location (1 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in Montana

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 Montana the model accounts for the existing footprint of 56 DC fast and 105 Level 2 sites distributed across 51 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Montana?
There are 161 public electric vehicle charging locations across Montana operating 480 individual chargers — 56 DC fast locations and 105 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Montana has the most EV chargers?
Bozeman leads Montana with 22 public charging locations, followed by Missoula (20) and Billings (15).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Montana?
Level 2 chargers in Montana 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 Montana?
Most Montana 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 Montana state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Montana?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Montana 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 Montana to become profitable?
Payback in Montana 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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