EV Charging in Virginia

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Virginia is served by 1,874 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 5,511 individual chargers. 369 of those locations (20%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 1,499 (80%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Virginia are Arlington (213), Richmond (159), McLean (84), Alexandria (77), Fairfax (69). 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 Virginia and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Virginia charging by the numbers

Locations
1,874
Chargers
5,511
DC Fast locations
369
Level 2 locations
1,499

DC fast share: 20% · Level 2 share: 80% · 202 cities with public charging.

Top cities in Virginia

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

Top cities for EV charging in Virginia

The following Virginia cities have the most public EV charging locations.

  1. Arlington — 213 locations (7 DC fast)
  2. Richmond — 159 locations (20 DC fast)
  3. McLean — 84 locations (2 DC fast)
  4. Alexandria — 77 locations (12 DC fast)
  5. Fairfax — 69 locations (9 DC fast)
  6. Sterling — 67 locations (11 DC fast)
  7. Charlottesville — 57 locations (14 DC fast)
  8. Reston — 55 locations (4 DC fast)
  9. Ashburn — 51 locations (6 DC fast)
  10. Norfolk — 50 locations (13 DC fast)
  11. Woodbridge — 49 locations (11 DC fast)
  12. Virginia Beach — 45 locations (10 DC fast)
  13. Falls Church — 40 locations (12 DC fast)
  14. Williamsburg — 32 locations (9 DC fast)
  15. Herndon — 31 locations (4 DC fast)
  16. Chesapeake — 29 locations (13 DC fast)
  17. Roanoke — 29 locations (8 DC fast)
  18. Blacksburg — 28 locations (3 DC fast)
  19. Fredericksburg — 27 locations (12 DC fast)
  20. Newport News — 27 locations (13 DC fast)
  21. Leesburg — 24 locations (6 DC fast)
  22. Chantilly — 23 locations (5 DC fast)
  23. Springfield — 19 locations (6 DC fast)
  24. Harrisonburg — 19 locations (5 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in Virginia

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 Virginia the model accounts for the existing footprint of 369 DC fast and 1,499 Level 2 sites distributed across 202 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Virginia?
There are 1,874 public electric vehicle charging locations across Virginia operating 5,511 individual chargers — 369 DC fast locations and 1,499 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Virginia has the most EV chargers?
Arlington leads Virginia with 213 public charging locations, followed by Richmond (159) and McLean (84).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Virginia?
Level 2 chargers in Virginia 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 Virginia?
Most Virginia 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 Virginia state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Virginia?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Virginia 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 Virginia to become profitable?
Payback in Virginia 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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