EV Charging in Wisconsin

Install EV chargers or score a site in Wisconsin with EV Data Map by Charge Rigs. 876 existing public charging locations (228 DC fast, 642 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability analysis on any Wisconsin address.

Wisconsin is served by 876 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 2,302 individual chargers. 228 of those locations (26%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 642 (73%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Wisconsin are Madison (122), Milwaukee (70), Green Bay (26), Eau Claire (22), Appleton (20). 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 Wisconsin and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Wisconsin charging by the numbers

Locations
876
Chargers
2,302
DC Fast locations
228
Level 2 locations
642

DC fast share: 26% · Level 2 share: 73% · 199 cities with public charging.

Top cities in Wisconsin

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

Top cities for EV charging in Wisconsin

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

  1. Madison — 122 locations (17 DC fast)
  2. Milwaukee — 70 locations (11 DC fast)
  3. Green Bay — 26 locations (4 DC fast)
  4. Eau Claire — 22 locations (7 DC fast)
  5. Appleton — 20 locations (7 DC fast)
  6. Oak Creek — 20 locations (2 DC fast)
  7. Janesville — 18 locations (7 DC fast)
  8. La Crosse — 18 locations (4 DC fast)
  9. Sun Prairie — 16 locations (3 DC fast)
  10. Kenosha — 12 locations (4 DC fast)
  11. Ashwaubenon — 12 locations
  12. Mount Pleasant — 12 locations (1 DC fast)
  13. Glendale — 11 locations (3 DC fast)
  14. Oconomowoc — 11 locations (5 DC fast)
  15. Waukesha — 10 locations (7 DC fast)
  16. Fitchburg — 9 locations (1 DC fast)
  17. West Allis — 8 locations (3 DC fast)
  18. Middleton — 8 locations (2 DC fast)
  19. Elm Grove — 8 locations
  20. Baraboo — 8 locations (3 DC fast)
  21. Wauwatosa — 8 locations (1 DC fast)
  22. Stoughton — 8 locations
  23. Marshfield — 8 locations (1 DC fast)
  24. Wisconsin Dells — 8 locations (2 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin the model accounts for the existing footprint of 228 DC fast and 642 Level 2 sites distributed across 199 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Wisconsin?
There are 876 public electric vehicle charging locations across Wisconsin operating 2,302 individual chargers — 228 DC fast locations and 642 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Wisconsin has the most EV chargers?
Madison leads Wisconsin with 122 public charging locations, followed by Milwaukee (70) and Green Bay (26).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Wisconsin?
Level 2 chargers in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Wisconsin?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin to become profitable?
Payback in Wisconsin 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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