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EV Charging Stations in North Carolina

Browse public EV charging locations in North Carolina by city, network, connector type, charger level, and fuel availability.

Quick answer: North Carolina has 1,898 public EV charging locations marked open in the source data. The state includes 350 DC fast listings, 1,574 Level 2 listings, and 245 city pages with EV charging data.
1,898Public EV stations
245City pages
350DC fast chargers
1,574Level 2 chargers
1,59924-hour locations
171Free charging locations
ChargePoint NetworkTop network
J1772Common connector

EV charging overview for North Carolina

This state hub summarizes the EV charging data before the city list. It uses data-backed counts for public EV station locations, DC fast charging, Level 2 charging, free charging, 24-hour access, connector types, and network coverage.

DetailValue
Public open EV listings1,898
Cities with EV listings245
DC fast listings350
Level 2 listings1,574
Free charging reported171
24-hour access reported1,599
Top EV networkChargePoint Network
Most common connectorJ1772
Data sourceNREL/AFDC Alternative Fuel Stations data

North Carolina geography and EV charging coverage

Census geography helps put station counts in context. Larger areas can have many listed locations while still having long gaps between communities, so compare city and ZIP pages before planning a longer trip.

DetailValue
Land area48,624 square miles
Population context10,730,404 people
Population density221 people per square mile
Station density0.04 public listings per square mile

EV charging incentives and policy context in North Carolina

Drivers and site planners often compare station locations with state and federal programs. These links point to current AFDC law and incentive records for EV charging. Program rules can change, so confirm details with the listed agency before making a purchase or project decision.

Program or ruleTypeUpdated
North Carolina's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) PlanningState Incentives9/27/2022
Electric Vehicle (EV) Annual FeeLaws and Regulations9/13/2016
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment SupportLaws and Regulations8/3/2020
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Grant ProgramState Incentives7/18/2019

Cities in North Carolina with the most EV charging stations

Use this table to compare high-coverage city hubs by station count, charger level, free charging, and 24-hour access.

CityStationsDC fastLevel 2Free reported24-hour
Charlotte2882226818234
Raleigh2111319824196
Durham11691083103
Cary84976376
Asheville6513522142
Morrisville49148135
Greensboro471038639
Wilmington34926530
Chapel Hill34232231
Concord32726330
Greenville26225125
Winston-Salem25620121
Gastonia23420123
Fayetteville22716019
Boone19614516
New Bern17710213
Mooresville1679113
Huntersville16313010
Wilson16511015
Apex15213115
Asheboro13211112
Waynesville1359211
Pinehurst13013010
Hendersonville1221147
Salisbury1258110

Showing the top 25 cities by public EV listings. Use search or the city list below to find smaller cities.

More EV charging station counts by city

CityStationsCityStationsCityStationsCityStations
Wake Forest12Louisburg4Linville2Sparta1
Rocky Mount12Old Fort4Haw River2Sugar Grove1
Holly Springs12Thomasville4Mocksville2Cramerton1
Jacksonville11Havelock4Troutman2Robbins1
Pittsboro11Carolina Beach4Hampstead2Harrisburg1
Highlands11Reidsville3Siler City2Spindale1
High Point11Mt Airy3Yadkinville2Pilot Mountain1
Statesville11Dallas3Elizabethtown2Burnsville1
Goldsboro11West Jefferson3Warsaw2Scotland Neck1
Burlington10Cullowhee3Waxhaw2Rose Hill1
Carrboro10Brevard3Rockingham2Halifax1
Hickory10Archdale3Candler2Sugar Mountain1
Wendell10Sylva3Troy2Marshville1
Hillsborough9Pembroke3Oxford2Bakersville1
Monroe9Banner Elk3Surf City2Rich Square1
Kernersville9Cherokee3Hertford2Rolesville1
Lexington8Kill Devil Hills3Lewisville2Jamestown1
Garner8Murphy3Jonesville2Holden Beach1
Southern Pines7Robbinsville3Tarboro2Skyland1
Shelby7Saluda3Kenly2Clemmons1
Lenoir7Weaverville3Clinton2Newton Grove1
Indian Trail7Avon3La Grange2Wrightsville Beach1
Mebane7Dunn3Balsam Grove2Kenansville1
Kinston7Mcleansville3Montreat1Goldston1
Henderson7Lillington3Clyde1Carthage1
Blowing Rock7Leland3Mt. Holly1Cherryville1
Davidson7Marion3Point Harbor1FARMVILLE1
Matthews7Mills River3Ocean Isle Beach1Wadesboro1
Raeford7Albemarle3Granite Falls1Alexander1
Morganton7Hope Mills3Castle Hayne1Yanceyville1
Elkin6Kitty Hawk3Star1Mount Olive1
Smithfield6Littleton3Lake Lure1Hallsboro1
Sanford5Mars Hill3Calabash1Hamlet1
Black Mountain5Oak Island3Cashiers1Eden1
Flat Rock5Washington3Newton1Rodanthe1
Belmont5Windsor3Selma1Pine Knoll Shores1
Roanoke Rapids5Whiteville3Plymouth1Tar Heel1
Graham5Bryson City3Roxboro1Belville1
Dobson5Pineville3Moncure1New Hill1
Franklin5Mount Airy3King1Newport1
Lumberton5Kings Mountain3Lilesville1Maiden1
Beaufort5Clayton3Edenton1Erwin1
Duck5Lowell2Dudley1Bermuda Run1
Kannapolis5Lincolnton2Sneads Ferry1Whittier1
Elizabeth City5Maggie Valley2Aulander1Ashville1
Wilkesboro5Oriental2Sunset Beach1N Topsail Beach1
Morehead City5Wallace2Emerald Isle1Denver1
Laurinburg5Hatteras2Swansboro1Cornelius1
Fuquay-Varina5Benson2Enfield1Sapphire1
Knightdale4Buxton2Nashville1Weldon1
Arden4Elon2Powells Point1Salter Path1
Nags Head4Manteo2Hamptonville1Atlantic Beach1
Fletcher4Southport2Winterville1City of Bessember1
Shallotte4Tryon2Colfax1Lake Toxaway1
Burgaw4Whitsett2Eure1Spring Lake1

High-coverage EV charging ZIP codes in North Carolina

These ZIP links help drivers compare smaller local areas without loading a map or a long statewide station list.

ZIP 2756050 public EV listingsZIP 2820345 public EV listingsZIP 2760342 public EV listingsZIP 2770141 public EV listingsZIP 2820240 public EV listingsZIP 2751340 public EV listingsZIP 2820836 public EV listingsZIP 2760931 public EV listingsZIP 2751131 public EV listingsZIP 2760726 public EV listingsZIP 2761622 public EV listingsZIP 2880622 public EV listingsZIP 2802719 public EV listingsZIP 2827318 public EV listingsZIP 2760618 public EV listingsZIP 2821718 public EV listingsZIP 2771318 public EV listingsZIP 2880117 public EV listingsZIP 2827717 public EV listingsZIP 2860717 public EV listingsZIP 2760116 public EV listingsZIP 2880316 public EV listingsZIP 2807816 public EV listingsZIP 2820616 public EV listingsZIP 2761015 public EV listingsZIP 2751415 public EV listingsZIP 2771215 public EV listingsZIP 2821615 public EV listingsZIP 2760415 public EV listingsZIP 2826214 public EV listingsZIP 2805214 public EV listingsZIP 2820414 public EV listings

EV charging network coverage in North Carolina

Network coverage is counted from station data. A station can appear under one reported EV network or as non-networked when the source does not provide a named network.

NetworkStationsTop cities in this state
ChargePoint Network1,014Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham
Non-Networked174Raleigh, Asheville, Charlotte
Blink Network174Raleigh, Charlotte, Durham
Tesla Destination122Charlotte, Asheville, Blowing Rock
Tesla89Charlotte, Asheville, Cary
EV Connect61Waynesville, Durham, Salisbury
LOOP40Charlotte, Morrisville, Raleigh
Electrify America23Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville
eVgo Network22Raleigh, Charlotte, Cary
CHARGEUP18Asheville, Black Mountain, Kannapolis
FORD_CHARGE18Fayetteville, Albemarle, Raleigh
ENVIROSPARK16Highlands, Charlotte, Rocky Mount

EV connector availability in North Carolina

Connector counts help drivers understand whether the state listings commonly include J1772, CCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla, and other data-reported plug types.

ConnectorStationsCity pages
J17721,517Browse North Carolina cities
CCS256Browse North Carolina cities
Tesla231Browse North Carolina cities
CHAdeMO139Browse North Carolina cities
NEMA 5-201Browse North Carolina cities

Alternative fuel station availability in North Carolina

This comparison includes public open station data for EV charging and other alternative fuels in the same state, where those fuel records are available.

Fuel typePublic open station locationsBrowse
EV Charging1,898View ev charging in North Carolina
E85 Ethanol120View e85 ethanol in North Carolina
Compressed Natural Gas25View compressed natural gas in North Carolina
LPG Propane52View lpg propane in North Carolina

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 1,898 public EV charging locations marked open in the source data.

Which cities in North Carolina have the most EV chargers?

The top city table on this page ranks city hubs by public EV station listing count and also shows DC fast, Level 2, free, and 24-hour counts.

Are DC fast chargers listed for North Carolina?

Yes. This page counts 350 EV stations with DC fast charging where the source lists that detail.

Does the state page show live charger status?

No. This directory uses station data, coordinates, network details, and last-confirmed fields. Check the charging network or station operator before driving.

Where does this EV station data come from?

The data comes from normalized NREL/AFDC Alternative Fuel Stations records.