EV Charging in Washington

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Washington is served by 3,096 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 8,609 individual chargers. 508 of those locations (16%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 2,587 (84%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Washington are Seattle (722), Bellevue (393), Spokane (136), Vancouver (102), Redmond (100). 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 Washington and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Washington charging by the numbers

Locations
3,096
Chargers
8,609
DC Fast locations
508
Level 2 locations
2,587

DC fast share: 16% · Level 2 share: 84% · 228 cities with public charging.

Top cities in Washington

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

Top cities for EV charging in Washington

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

  1. Seattle — 722 locations (49 DC fast)
  2. Bellevue — 393 locations (6 DC fast)
  3. Spokane — 136 locations (21 DC fast)
  4. Vancouver — 102 locations (26 DC fast)
  5. Redmond — 100 locations (6 DC fast)
  6. Tacoma — 94 locations (19 DC fast)
  7. Bellingham — 92 locations (15 DC fast)
  8. Kirkland — 57 locations (6 DC fast)
  9. Lacey — 49 locations (15 DC fast)
  10. Renton — 40 locations (6 DC fast)
  11. Yakima — 38 locations (9 DC fast)
  12. Kennewick — 36 locations (3 DC fast)
  13. Issaquah — 36 locations (6 DC fast)
  14. Olympia — 34 locations (9 DC fast)
  15. Bothell — 32 locations (5 DC fast)
  16. Puyallup — 31 locations (7 DC fast)
  17. Everett — 30 locations (15 DC fast)
  18. Tukwila — 25 locations (7 DC fast)
  19. Pullman — 24 locations (3 DC fast)
  20. Poulsbo — 24 locations (2 DC fast)
  21. Spokane Valley — 23 locations (3 DC fast)
  22. Ridgefield — 22 locations (4 DC fast)
  23. Walla Walla — 22 locations (3 DC fast)
  24. Richland — 22 locations (9 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in Washington

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 Washington the model accounts for the existing footprint of 508 DC fast and 2,587 Level 2 sites distributed across 228 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Washington?
There are 3,096 public electric vehicle charging locations across Washington operating 8,609 individual chargers — 508 DC fast locations and 2,587 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Washington has the most EV chargers?
Seattle leads Washington with 722 public charging locations, followed by Bellevue (393) and Spokane (136).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Washington?
Level 2 chargers in Washington 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 Washington?
Most Washington 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 Washington state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Washington?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Washington 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 Washington to become profitable?
Payback in Washington 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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