EV Charging in North Carolina

Install EV chargers or score a site in North Carolina with EV Data Map by Charge Rigs. 1,929 existing public charging locations (351 DC fast, 1,577 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability analysis on any North Carolina address.

North Carolina is served by 1,929 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 5,782 individual chargers. 351 of those locations (18%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 1,577 (82%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in North Carolina are Charlotte (291), Raleigh (218), Durham (116), Cary (97), Asheville (66). 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 North Carolina and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

North Carolina charging by the numbers

Locations
1,929
Chargers
5,782
DC Fast locations
351
Level 2 locations
1,577

DC fast share: 18% · Level 2 share: 82% · 260 cities with public charging.

Top cities in North Carolina

The strongest EV charging hubs in North Carolina — explore site analysis and coverage detail:

Top cities for EV charging in North Carolina

The following North Carolina cities have the most public EV charging locations.

  1. Charlotte — 291 locations (22 DC fast)
  2. Raleigh — 218 locations (12 DC fast)
  3. Durham — 116 locations (9 DC fast)
  4. Cary — 97 locations (9 DC fast)
  5. Asheville — 66 locations (13 DC fast)
  6. Morrisville — 49 locations (1 DC fast)
  7. Greensboro — 48 locations (10 DC fast)
  8. Wilmington — 36 locations (11 DC fast)
  9. Chapel Hill — 36 locations (3 DC fast)
  10. Concord — 31 locations (7 DC fast)
  11. Greenville — 27 locations (2 DC fast)
  12. Gastonia — 24 locations (4 DC fast)
  13. Winston-Salem — 23 locations (5 DC fast)
  14. Fayetteville — 20 locations (5 DC fast)
  15. Boone — 19 locations (6 DC fast)
  16. New Bern — 17 locations (7 DC fast)
  17. Wilson — 16 locations (5 DC fast)
  18. Huntersville — 16 locations (3 DC fast)
  19. Apex — 15 locations (2 DC fast)
  20. Pittsboro — 13 locations
  21. Pinehurst — 13 locations
  22. Asheboro — 13 locations (2 DC fast)
  23. Holly Springs — 12 locations
  24. Rocky Mount — 12 locations (4 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in North Carolina

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 North Carolina the model accounts for the existing footprint of 351 DC fast and 1,577 Level 2 sites distributed across 260 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in North Carolina?
There are 1,929 public electric vehicle charging locations across North Carolina operating 5,782 individual chargers — 351 DC fast locations and 1,577 Level 2 locations.
Which city in North Carolina has the most EV chargers?
Charlotte leads North Carolina with 291 public charging locations, followed by Raleigh (218) and Durham (116).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in North Carolina?
Level 2 chargers in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
Most North Carolina 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 North Carolina state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in North Carolina?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in North Carolina 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 North Carolina to become profitable?
Payback in North Carolina 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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