Where to Install EV Chargers in Virginia

Where to install EV chargers in Virginia: 1,849 existing locations, 63 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.

Virginia install metrics

Public locations
1,849
DC fast sites
360
Chargers per 100k residents
63
Demand-gap score
61/100 — 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. Arlington — 208 locations · 7 DC fast (3%)
  2. Richmond — 157 locations · 19 DC fast (12%)
  3. McLean — 84 locations · 2 DC fast (2%)
  4. Alexandria — 77 locations · 12 DC fast (16%)
  5. Fairfax — 69 locations · 9 DC fast (13%)
  6. Sterling — 66 locations · 10 DC fast (15%)
  7. Charlottesville — 55 locations · 14 DC fast (25%)
  8. Reston — 55 locations · 4 DC fast (7%)

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 Virginia

NEVI corridor status

Virginia 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 Virginia?
Virginia has 1,849 public charging locations and 360 DC fast sites for a population of 8,715,000, or about 63 chargers per 100,000 residents. The highest-opportunity ZIP codes are 22202, 22102, 20166. Run any candidate address through our free profitability analyzer to get a 0–100 score.
Is Virginia good for EV charger investment?
Moderate opportunity. With an EV adoption multiplier of 0.9× the national average and 4.1 DC fast locations per 100k people, Virginia shows meaningful undersupply that creates a window for new sites.
How much does it cost to install a DC fast charger in Virginia?
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 Virginia have NEVI funding for EV chargers?
Yes. Virginia 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 Virginia?
ChargePoint Network (52%), Blink Network (11.7%), Non-Networked (9.2%) lead by location count.

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