Install EV Chargers in Gastonia, North Carolina

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Gastonia, North Carolina. 24 existing public charging locations (4 DC fast, 20 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Gastonia address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Gastonia, North Carolina is served by 24 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 59 individual chargers — an average of 2.5 chargers per site. Of those locations, 4 (17%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 20 (83%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Gastonia is ChargePoint Network with 19 locations, followed by Tesla with 1. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 165 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 Gastonia and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Gastonia

Gastonia's EV charging landscape is notably shaped by its reliance on ChargePoint Network, which manages 79% of the city's 24 public charging sites, ensuring consistent uptime and reliable service. The 4 DC fast charging locations are equipped with an impressive average power output of 165 kW, with 75% of these sites exceeding 150 kW, making them competitive for quick charging needs. This concentration of high-powered DC fast chargers positions Gastonia favorably against nearby cities, creating unique opportunities for developers seeking to enhance the local infrastructure. With the existing infrastructure primarily serving Level 2 demand, newcomers targeting the high-power segment can strategically fill the gaps in Gastonia's charging ecosystem, especially as EV adoption accelerates in the surrounding region.

Gastonia charging by the numbers

Locations
24
Chargers
59
DC Fast locations
4
Level 2 locations
20

DC fast share: 17% of locations. Level 2 share: 83%. Average chargers per site: 2.5. Average DC fast power: 165 kW.

Gastonia charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 79% of public locations across 6 networks.
Average DC fast power
165 kW (fastest stall: 250 kW)
High-power share
75% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
17% DC fast / 83% Level 2 across 24 locations
Estimated DC ports
21 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Gastonia

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

Featured charging locations in Gastonia

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

  1. Franklin Square - Tesla Supercharger — Gastonia, NC, 28056 (Tesla · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  2. 1901 E Franklin Blvd — Gastonia, NC, 28054 (EV Connect · DC Fast · 180 kW)
  3. Circle K - Gastonia, NC — Gastonia, NC, 28052 (CIRCLE_K · DC Fast · 180 kW)
  4. Caromont Regional Medical Center — Gastonia, NC, 28054 (Non-Networked · DC Fast · 50 kW)
  5. Econo Lodge — Gastonia, NC, 28052 (UNIVERSAL · Level 2 · 11.2 kW)
  6. GASTONIA 501 W. MAIN AVE — Gastonia, NC, 28052 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 9.6 kW)
  7. GASTONIA SCHIELE #2 — Gastonia, NC, 28054 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  8. GASTONIA SCHIELE MUSEUM — Gastonia, NC, 28054 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  9. GASTONIA LIBRARY — Gastonia, NC, 28054 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  10. GASTONIA N. TRENTON ST — Gastonia, NC, 28052 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  11. GASTONIA CONFERENCE CENT — Gastonia, NC, 28052 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  12. GASTONIA SOCIAL SERVICES — Gastonia, NC, 28052 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)

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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 Gastonia specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 4 DC fast and 20 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 Gastonia, North Carolina?
There are 24 public electric vehicle charging locations in Gastonia, North Carolina, with a combined 59 individual chargers. 4 locations offer DC fast charging and 20 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Gastonia?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Gastonia with 19 sites, followed by Tesla with 1 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Gastonia?
Level 2 EV chargers in Gastonia 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 Gastonia?
Most Gastonia 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 Gastonia?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Gastonia 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 Gastonia take to become profitable?
Payback in Gastonia 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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