Install EV Chargers in Charlotte, North Carolina

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Charlotte, North Carolina. 291 existing public charging locations (22 DC fast, 269 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Charlotte address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Charlotte, North Carolina is served by 291 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 931 individual chargers — an average of 3.2 chargers per site. Of those locations, 22 (8%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 269 (92%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Charlotte is ChargePoint Network with 174 locations, followed by Blink Network with 20. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 276 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 Charlotte and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina's EV charging landscape is heavily influenced by ChargePoint Network, which operates 60% of its 290 public charging locations, ensuring a level of consistency in uptime and pricing that site developers should consider. The city's DC fast charging infrastructure, comprising 22 locations with an impressive average power of 276 kW, features 86% of sites rated at 150 kW or higher, making it an attractive option for EV drivers seeking rapid charging. With 163 DC fast ports available, new entrants with hardware in the 150–350 kW range can compete effectively against this robust offering. Additionally, EV Data Map can help identify strategic gaps in charging availability relative to traffic patterns and demographics, guiding development efforts.

Charlotte charging by the numbers

Locations
291
Chargers
931
DC Fast locations
22
Level 2 locations
269

DC fast share: 8% of locations. Level 2 share: 92%. Average chargers per site: 3.2. Average DC fast power: 276 kW.

Charlotte charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 60% of public locations across 25 networks.
Average DC fast power
276 kW (fastest stall: 500 kW)
High-power share
86% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
8% DC fast / 92% Level 2 across 291 locations
Estimated DC ports
163 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Charlotte

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

Featured charging locations in Charlotte

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

  1. Alpitronic Test EVSE - NOT FOR PUBLIC — Charlotte, NC, 28217 (MERCEDES_BENZ · DC Fast · 500 kW)
  2. BP Station — Charlotte, NC, 28215 (SWTCH · DC Fast · 400 kW)
  3. Ayrsley — Charlotte, NC, 28273 (EV Connect · DC Fast · 360 kW)
  4. N. Graham — Charlotte, NC, 28206 (EV Connect · DC Fast · 360 kW)
  5. Blakeney — Charlotte, NC, 28277 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  6. Walmart 2134 (Charlotte, NC) — Charlotte, NC, 28262 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  7. BOA Center City NC2-181 (Charlotte, NC) — Charlotte, NC, 28204 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  8. Food Lion - Tuckaseegee — Charlotte, NC, 28208 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  9. Simon Southpark Mall (Charlotte, NC) — Charlotte, NC, 28211 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  10. Carmel Commons — Charlotte, NC, 28226 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  11. Charlotte, NC — Charlotte, NC, 28216 (RIVIAN_ADVENTURE · DC Fast · 300 kW)
  12. Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger — Charlotte, NC, 28027 (Tesla · DC Fast · 250 kW)

Nearby cities with EV charging coverage

Other cities in North Carolina 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 Charlotte specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 22 DC fast and 269 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 Charlotte, North Carolina?
There are 291 public electric vehicle charging locations in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a combined 931 individual chargers. 22 locations offer DC fast charging and 269 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Charlotte?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Charlotte with 174 sites, followed by Blink Network with 20 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Charlotte?
Level 2 EV chargers in Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
Most Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Charlotte 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 Charlotte take to become profitable?
Payback in Charlotte 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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