The February 2026 AFDC data refresh brought notable shifts to the national EV charging landscape. The total station count grew by 0 (0.0%), and ports increased by 0 (0.0%). At the same time, the network expanded geographically with 8 new cities gaining their first charging stations.
8 New Cities
The charging network expanded to 8 new cities across 8 states, extending coverage into rural and underserved areas.
Arizona
Florida
Iowa
Maine
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Texas
What This Means
The changes in this month's data reflect the ongoing reconciliation between the AFDC database and operator-reported station inventories. The station count remained relatively stable. For EV drivers, the practical impact is minimal — the focus should be on the expanding geographic coverage and increasing charger reliability across the network.
For EV drivers, the key takeaway is that the national charging network continues to grow, with geographic reach expanding even as data quality improvements refine the overall numbers.
Data source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Station Locator. Station counts compare the previous week's snapshot with the February 16, 2026 data pull. This analysis covers public and private EV charging stations (ELEC fuel type) in all 50 states and DC.