The installation of DC fast charging stations in the US has experienced significant growth, with a 7.6% increase in Q1 2024, bringing the total to nearly 8,200 stations. According to analysis by Bloomberg Green of federal Alternative Fuels Data Center data, almost 600 DC fast charging stations were added in the first quarter of 2024.
These developments represent a notable milestone, with one DC fast charging station now available for every 15 gas stations. Tesla Superchargers account for more than a quarter of these stations. Tesla’s Superchargers qualify for federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding if they are CCS compatible, making Tesla the largest recipient of NEVI funding.
Retailers have played a significant role in the expansion of DC fast charging infrastructure, with 10 new stations opening at Buc-ee’s and nine at Wawa in Q1 2024. Both NEVI-funded chargers and non-federally funded DC fast charging stations are contributing to the increase in availability.
The US Southeast saw its first NEVI EV charging station break ground in Kentucky on February 21, highlighting the expansion of charging infrastructure beyond coastal regions.
Bloomberg’s analysis also highlights the widespread adoption of DC fast charging stations across various states, including those traditionally associated with the automotive industry. Indiana added 16 new fast-charging stations between January and April, while Missouri, Tennessee, and Alabama each saw significant increases with 13, 13, and 11 new stations respectively.
