Where to Install EV Chargers

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Install guides by state

• California — 19,579 locations · 50/100k residents
• New York — 5,283 locations · 27/100k residents
• Florida — 4,262 locations · 19/100k residents
• Massachusetts — 4,236 locations · 61/100k residents
• Texas — 3,777 locations · 12/100k residents
• Washington — 3,046 locations · 39/100k residents
• Colorado — 2,805 locations · 48/100k residents
• Georgia — 2,357 locations · 21/100k residents
• Michigan — 2,033 locations · 20/100k residents
• Pennsylvania — 2,007 locations · 15/100k residents
• Ohio — 1,929 locations · 16/100k residents
• North Carolina — 1,914 locations · 18/100k residents
• Virginia — 1,849 locations · 21/100k residents
• New Jersey — 1,842 locations · 20/100k residents
• Illinois — 1,754 locations · 14/100k residents
• Maryland — 1,664 locations · 27/100k residents
• Oregon — 1,647 locations · 39/100k residents
• Connecticut — 1,555 locations · 43/100k residents
• Arizona — 1,485 locations · 20/100k residents
• Missouri — 1,292 locations · 21/100k residents
• Minnesota — 1,136 locations · 20/100k residents
• Tennessee — 1,106 locations · 16/100k residents
• Utah — 1,000 locations · 29/100k residents
• Wisconsin — 864 locations · 15/100k residents
• South Carolina — 704 locations · 13/100k residents
• Indiana — 699 locations · 10/100k residents
• Maine — 664 locations · 48/100k residents
• Nevada — 655 locations · 21/100k residents
• Kansas — 580 locations · 20/100k residents
• Alabama — 563 locations · 11/100k residents
• Vermont — 512 locations · 79/100k residents
• Iowa — 497 locations · 15/100k residents
• New Mexico — 464 locations · 22/100k residents
• Oklahoma — 398 locations · 10/100k residents
• Hawaii — 394 locations · 27/100k residents
• Kentucky — 381 locations · 8/100k residents
• Arkansas — 368 locations · 12/100k residents
• Rhode Island — 334 locations · 31/100k residents
• District of Columbia — 324 locations · 48/100k residents
• Nebraska — 322 locations · 16/100k residents
• New Hampshire — 300 locations · 21/100k residents
• Louisiana — 278 locations · 6/100k residents
• Idaho — 240 locations · 12/100k residents
• Delaware — 231 locations · 22/100k residents
• Mississippi — 224 locations · 8/100k residents
• West Virginia — 189 locations · 11/100k residents
• Montana — 160 locations · 14/100k residents
• South Dakota — 122 locations · 13/100k residents
• Wyoming — 120 locations · 21/100k residents
• North Dakota — 109 locations · 14/100k residents
• Alaska — 77 locations · 11/100k residents

Frequently asked questions

How do I decide where to install an EV charger?

Start with state-level demand: chargers per 100,000 residents, EV adoption rate, and NEVI corridor coverage. Then drill into metros and ZIP codes with high charger density but low DC fast share — those are typically undersupplied. Finally, score specific candidate addresses with a profitability model that combines traffic counts, demographics, competition, and grid availability.

What's the best state for EV charger installation in 2026?

California, Texas, Florida and New York lead by absolute volume, but operator returns are often best in states with high EV adoption growth and lower current supply per capita — Colorado, Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia and Nevada are widely cited as 2026 expansion targets.

How much does it cost to install a public EV charger?

Per-port industry benchmarks: Level 2 dual-port stations $6,500–$14,500; 150 kW DC fast $110,000–$175,000; 350 kW DC fast $195,000–$285,000. Site work, switchgear, and utility upgrades dominate the spread.

What's NEVI funding and who qualifies?

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program disburses $5B in federal cost-share for DC fast charging on designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Sites within one travel mile of a designated corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify.

Related coverage

• EV charging map by state — driver-facing public charging directory.
• Free site profitability analyzer — 0–100 score for any U.S. address.
• Methodology — how the score is computed.
• Articles & guides — site selection, NEVI funding, ROI playbooks.