EV Charging in New Hampshire

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New Hampshire is served by 304 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 808 individual chargers. 80 of those locations (26%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 223 (73%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in New Hampshire are Manchester (33), Portsmouth (22), Salem (16), Lebanon (15), Nashua (14). 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 New Hampshire and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

New Hampshire charging by the numbers

Locations
304
Chargers
808
DC Fast locations
80
Level 2 locations
223

DC fast share: 26% · Level 2 share: 73% · 74 cities with public charging.

Top cities in New Hampshire

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

Top cities for EV charging in New Hampshire

The following New Hampshire cities have the most public EV charging locations.

  1. Manchester — 33 locations (9 DC fast)
  2. Portsmouth — 22 locations (3 DC fast)
  3. Salem — 16 locations (10 DC fast)
  4. Lebanon — 15 locations (3 DC fast)
  5. Nashua — 14 locations (3 DC fast)
  6. Gorham — 10 locations (3 DC fast)
  7. Hanover — 9 locations
  8. Concord — 8 locations (1 DC fast)
  9. Durham — 8 locations
  10. Dover — 8 locations (2 DC fast)
  11. Littleton — 8 locations (2 DC fast)
  12. Rochester — 8 locations (1 DC fast)
  13. Londonderry — 6 locations (1 DC fast)
  14. Exeter — 6 locations (1 DC fast)
  15. Keene — 6 locations (3 DC fast)
  16. North Conway — 6 locations (1 DC fast)
  17. Bedford — 5 locations (1 DC fast)
  18. Gilford — 5 locations
  19. Laconia — 5 locations (1 DC fast)
  20. Claremont — 5 locations (3 DC fast)
  21. Merrimack — 5 locations (1 DC fast)
  22. Lincoln — 5 locations (1 DC fast)
  23. Hooksett — 5 locations (4 DC fast)
  24. New London — 4 locations

How profitability scores work in New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire the model accounts for the existing footprint of 80 DC fast and 223 Level 2 sites distributed across 74 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in New Hampshire?
There are 304 public electric vehicle charging locations across New Hampshire operating 808 individual chargers — 80 DC fast locations and 223 Level 2 locations.
Which city in New Hampshire has the most EV chargers?
Manchester leads New Hampshire with 33 public charging locations, followed by Portsmouth (22) and Salem (16).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in New Hampshire?
Level 2 chargers in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
Most New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in New Hampshire?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire to become profitable?
Payback in New Hampshire 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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