Install EV Chargers in Albany, New York

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Albany, New York. 187 existing public charging locations (14 DC fast, 173 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Albany address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Albany, New York is served by 187 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 618 individual chargers — an average of 3.3 chargers per site. Of those locations, 14 (7%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 173 (93%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Albany is ChargePoint Network with 121 locations, followed by VIALYNK with 26. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 190 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 Albany and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Albany

In Albany, New York, the public charging landscape is heavily influenced by ChargePoint Network, which operates 65% of the city's 187 charging locations, positioning it as a dominant force in network reliability and pricing. With 14 DC fast chargers averaging 190 kW and a standout stall offering 350 kW, Albany boasts a robust fast-charging infrastructure; notably, 57% of these sites surpass 150 kW, appealing to high-demand EV drivers. This concentration allows new operators to strategically position DC fast charging stations between 150–350 kW to attract users seeking rapid power. Meanwhile, the 173 Level 2 options cater to those requiring longer dwell times, creating a balanced charging ecosystem across the city.

Albany charging by the numbers

Locations
187
Chargers
618
DC Fast locations
14
Level 2 locations
173

DC fast share: 7% of locations. Level 2 share: 93%. Average chargers per site: 3.3. Average DC fast power: 190 kW.

Albany charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 65% of public locations across 12 networks.
Average DC fast power
190 kW (fastest stall: 350 kW)
High-power share
57% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
7% DC fast / 93% Level 2 across 187 locations
Estimated DC ports
51 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Albany

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

Featured charging locations in Albany

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

  1. EVolve NY Albany Lot 3 — Albany, NY, 12206 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  2. EVolve NY Quackenbush Albany — Albany, NY, 12207 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  3. Walmart 2152 (Albany, NY) — Albany, NY, 12205 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  4. Stewart's Shops - Tesla Supercharger — Albany, NY, 12205 (Tesla · DC Fast · 325 kW)
  5. Loudon Plaza - Tesla Supercharger — Albany, NY, 12204 (Tesla · DC Fast · 325 kW)
  6. ARMORY EV CJDRFEXPP-PL — Albany, NY, 12205 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 200 kW)
  7. DePaula Ford — Albany, NY, 12206 (CHARGESMART_EV · DC Fast · 180 kW)
  8. Colonie Center - Tesla Supercharger — Albany, NY, 12205 (Tesla · DC Fast · 150 kW)
  9. GOLDSTEIN BUICK CPE-2 — Albany, NY, 12205 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 125 kW)
  10. GOLDSTEIN BUICK CPE-1-L — Albany, NY, 12205 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 125 kW)
  11. DePaula Chevrolet — Albany, NY, 12206 (VIALYNK · DC Fast · 60 kW)
  12. Otto Cadillac — Albany, NY, 12205 (EV Connect · DC Fast · 50 kW)

Nearby cities with EV charging coverage

Other cities in New York 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 Albany specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 14 DC fast and 173 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 Albany, New York?
There are 187 public electric vehicle charging locations in Albany, New York, with a combined 618 individual chargers. 14 locations offer DC fast charging and 173 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Albany?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Albany with 121 sites, followed by VIALYNK with 26 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Albany?
Level 2 EV chargers in Albany 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 Albany?
Most Albany 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 York state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Albany?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Albany 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 Albany take to become profitable?
Payback in Albany 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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