The U.S. now has over 200,000 public electric vehicle (EV) charging ports. The U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announced this milestone, showing fast progress in expanding EV charging infrastructure.
Between June and August 2024, the number of charging ports increased by nearly 9,000, reaching close to 192,000. In the following seven weeks, the number grew by another 9,000.
Since the Biden-Harris administration took office, the national EV charging network has nearly doubled. The goal of reaching 500,000 chargers by 2030 seems possible at this growth rate.
Programs like the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI), Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI), and Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility (EVC-RAA) are supporting the rapid installation of new stations.
As of September 2024, EV drivers can find a DC fast charger every 50 miles on about 58% of the country’s busiest highways.
That will increase to 70% by the end of 2025. The Joint Office works with states, local governments, and businesses to build a reliable and accessible charging network.
Currently, EVs make up nearly 10% of the U.S. light-duty vehicle market, and as more models hit the market, the need for charging stations will keep rising.
The Joint Office also promotes the J3400 (NACS) connector to make more chargers compatible with different vehicles. In August 2024, it started a $150 million project to repair and upgrade 4,500 EV charging ports.
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