Where to Install EV Chargers in Montana

Where to install EV chargers in Montana: 160 existing locations, 42 chargers per 100k residents, NEVI corridor status, top opportunity ZIPs, network share data, and per-charger install cost bands. Free 0–100 site profitability score for any address.

Montana install metrics

Public locations
160
DC fast sites
56
Chargers per 100k residents
42
Demand-gap score
57/100 — Moderate opportunity

Top opportunity ZIPs

ZIP codes with the highest charger demand-gap — many existing chargers, few of them DC fast.

Top metros for EV charger installation

  1. Bozeman — 21 locations · 7 DC fast (33%)
  2. Missoula — 20 locations · 7 DC fast (35%)
  3. Billings — 15 locations · 5 DC fast (33%)
  4. Great Falls — 11 locations · 2 DC fast (18%)
  5. Helena — 11 locations · 4 DC fast (36%)
  6. Whitefish — 10 locations · 4 DC fast (40%)
  7. Kalispell — 6 locations · 4 DC fast (67%)
  8. Gardiner — 5 locations · 2 DC fast (40%)

Install cost bands

Level 2 dual-port
$6,500 – $14,500
DC fast 150 kW
$110,000 – $175,000
DC fast 350 kW
$195,000 – $285,000

Network share in Montana

NEVI corridor status

Montana has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Projects within one travel mile of a corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify for NEVI Formula Program cost-share.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I install an EV charger in Montana?
Montana has 160 public charging locations and 56 DC fast sites for a population of 1,132,000, or about 42 chargers per 100,000 residents. The highest-opportunity ZIP codes are 59715, 59718, 59937. Run any candidate address through our free profitability analyzer to get a 0–100 score.
Is Montana good for EV charger investment?
Moderate opportunity. With an EV adoption multiplier of 0.6× the national average and 4.9 DC fast locations per 100k people, Montana shows meaningful undersupply that creates a window for new sites.
How much does it cost to install a DC fast charger in Montana?
Industry benchmarks place a 150 kW DC fast charger at $110,000–$175,000 per port, and a 350 kW high-power port at $195,000–$285,000. Dual-port Level 2 stations run $6,500–$14,500.
Does Montana have NEVI funding for EV chargers?
Yes. Montana participates in the NEVI Formula Program and has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors eligible for federal cost-share. Sites within one travel mile of a designated corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify.
Which charging networks dominate Montana?
ChargePoint Network (27.5%), Tesla Destination (15.6%), Non-Networked (15%) lead by location count.

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