A new study by iSeeCars reveals that the United States is on track to have nearly 300,000 public EV charging stations by the end of the year. Despite this growth, the distribution of infrastructure remains highly inconsistent across the country, with significant disparities between major metropolitan areas.
San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose currently lead the nation in accessibility, providing one charger for every 334 residents. Los Angeles holds the highest total count of charging points at 36,318, while San Diego maintains a ratio of 432 residents per charger. Nationally, the average density is expected to reach 1,143 residents per charger by year-end.
Conversely, cities like Louisville and Milwaukee face significant infrastructure gaps, with 2,904 and 2,716 residents per charger respectively. States such as Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana are identified as having the fewest charging options, often due to geographic size and climate conditions that impact battery performance.
The report highlights that while California dominates the top rankings with four cities in the top 10, other regions including New York, Boston, and Denver show robust support for EV infrastructure. These findings underscore the uneven progress of the national charging network as adoption continues to rise.
