EV charging statistics 2026

EV Charging Statistics 2026: 25+ Key Numbers on Stations, Costs & Growth

EV charging is scaling faster than almost any part of the electric-vehicle transition. We pulled together the most important EV charging statistics for 2026 — covering public infrastructure, home charging, costs, network leaders, and growth — every figure cited to its original source (U.S. Department of Energy, the IEA, Paren, Qmerit, Coltura and more). Bookmark it, cite it, share it.

Key findings at a glance

  • The U.S. now has 250,000+ public charging ports across 80,000+ stations.
  • DC fast-charging stalls grew about 28.5% in 2025 alone.
  • Roughly 80% of EV charging happens at home — usually on a Level 2 charger.
  • Home charging can cost up to 3× less than public DC fast charging.
  • EV drivers saved an average of 8.3¢ per mile vs. gas in late 2025.
  • Global EV sales hit 20.7 million in 2025 — over 25% of new cars sold.
250,406public EV charging ports across 80,543 U.S. stations (June 2026)
Source: U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center

EV charging infrastructure statistics

  • 250,406 public charging ports were available across 80,543 U.S. station locations as of mid-2026. (U.S. DOE / AFDC, 2026)
  • 180,000+ of those are Level 2 ports, with over 73,000 DC fast chargers making up most of the rest. (U.S. DOE / AFDC, 2026)
  • 28.5% growth in DC fast-charging stalls during 2025 — from roughly 51,000 to about 68,000 stalls. (Paren / EVChargingStations, 2025)
  • ~19,500 new DC fast-charging ports are forecast to be added in 2026 (12,200 non-Tesla + 7,300 Tesla). (Paren, 2026)

EV charging network statistics

  • ~38,000 Tesla Supercharger ports make it the largest DC fast-charging network in the U.S. (EVChargingStations, 2026)
  • 76,000+ Level 2 plugs give ChargePoint the largest share of Level 2 charging infrastructure. (EVChargingStations, 2026)

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~80%of EV charging happens at home — overwhelmingly on Level 2 equipment
Source: Qmerit

Home EV charging statistics

  • ~80% of all EV charging is done at home rather than in public. (Qmerit, 2026)
  • $0.10–$0.22 per kWh is the typical home charging rate (your residential utility rate). (Qmerit, 2026)
  • $0.17–$0.18 per kWh is the U.S. average residential electricity price in early 2026. (EnergySage / Qmerit, 2026)

Most at-home drivers run a Level 2 unit like the AC Lite Home 40A charger or the faster AC Lite Home 50A (12 kW). For larger homes and quicker top-ups, the AC Pro 80A (19.2 kW) is the highest-power residential option. See our guide to Level 1 vs Level 2 charging for which fits you.

EV charging cost statistics

  • ~$0.53 per kWh is the U.S. average for public DC fast charging. (Qmerit, 2026)
  • $0.25–$0.40 per kWh is typical for public Level 2 charging. (Qmerit, 2026)
  • up to 3× more expensive — public charging can cost nearly triple at-home charging. (Qmerit, 2026)
  • ~$589 per year to charge a typical EV sedan driven 12,200 miles, charging at home. (Recharged, 2025)

EV vs. gas savings statistics

  • 8.3¢ per mile: average total fuel + maintenance savings for U.S. EV drivers vs. gas in Q4 2025. (Coltura, 2025)
  • 5.3¢ per mile of that is fuel savings alone. (Coltura, 2025)
  • $7,000–$11,000 in savings over a 7–15 year ownership period vs. a comparable gas car. (Recharged, 2025)
  • ~$25 saved per 'fill-up' equivalent vs. a Toyota Camry (about $35 on the West Coast). (Recharged, 2025)
  • $3.10 vs $0.17 the 2025 U.S. baseline: ~$3.10 per gallon of gas vs ~$0.17 per kWh of electricity. (Recharged / EnergySage, 2025)

EV adoption statistics (the bigger picture)

  • 20.7 million EVs were sold worldwide in 2025 — more than 25% of all new cars sold. (IEA Global EV Outlook, 2025)
  • 4 million+ EVs sold globally in Q1 2025 alone, up 35% year over year. (IEA, 2025)
  • ~10% of new U.S. car sales were electric in 2025. (IEA, 2025)
  • ~60% of global EV sales came from China; Europe reached a ~28% EV sales share. (IEA, 2025)

EV charging statistics summary table

Metric Figure Source
U.S. public charging ports 250,406 DOE/AFDC 2026
U.S. charging station locations 80,543 DOE/AFDC 2026
DC fast chargers (U.S.) 73,000+ DOE/AFDC 2026
DCFC growth in 2025 +28.5% Paren 2025
Tesla Supercharger ports ~38,000 EVCS 2026
ChargePoint Level 2 plugs 76,000+ EVCS 2026
Charging done at home ~80% Qmerit 2026
Home charging rate $0.10–$0.22/kWh Qmerit 2026
Public DC fast rate ~$0.53/kWh Qmerit 2026
Annual home-charging cost (sedan) ~$589 Recharged 2025
EV vs gas savings 8.3¢/mile Coltura 2025
Global EV sales 2025 20.7 million IEA 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are there in the U.S.?
As of mid-2026 there are about 80,543 public charging station locations offering 250,406 individual ports, including more than 73,000 DC fast chargers (U.S. DOE/AFDC).

Is it cheaper to charge an EV at home or in public?
Home is far cheaper — typically $0.10–$0.22/kWh vs. ~$0.53/kWh for public DC fast charging, which is why roughly 80% of charging happens at home. A Level 2 home charger usually pays for itself in fuel savings.

How much can an EV save me vs. a gas car?
U.S. EV drivers averaged 8.3¢ per mile in fuel + maintenance savings in late 2025, and $7,000–$11,000 over a full ownership period (Coltura; Recharged).

How fast is public charging growing?
DC fast-charging stalls grew about 28.5% in 2025, with roughly 19,500 more DCFC ports forecast for 2026 (Paren).

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Sources & methodology

Figures compiled by the ePlug Kit team from primary and tier-1 industry sources, June 2026: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center; IEA Global EV Outlook 2025; Paren 2025–2026 U.S. DC Fast-Charging reports; Qmerit; Coltura EV Savings Report; Recharged. Statistics are current as of publication and rounded for readability.

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