The February 2026 AFDC data refresh brought notable shifts to the national EV charging landscape. The total station count grew by 215 (0.3%), and ports increased by 751 (0.3%). At the same time, the network expanded geographically with 24 new cities gaining their first charging stations.
State-Level Changes
| State | Change | Current Total |
|---|---|---|
| Largest Decreases | ||
| Utah | -12 | 1,018 |
| Nevada | -9 | 672 |
| Texas | -8 | 3,958 |
| Colorado | -8 | 2,819 |
| Maryland | -5 | 1,795 |
| Notable Gains | ||
| Washington +1 cities | +48 | 2,981 |
| California +1 cities | +36 | 20,131 |
| Florida +3 cities | +29 | 4,502 |
| Massachusetts +1 cities | +26 | 4,386 |
| New York +4 cities | +19 | 5,335 |
Network Changes
24 New Cities
The charging network expanded to 24 new cities across 16 states, extending coverage into rural and underserved areas.
Arizona
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Connecticut
Florida
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Michigan
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New York
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Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
What This Means
The increase of 215 stations signals continued expansion of the national EV charging network. Combined with 24 new cities gaining their first chargers, this reflects sustained investment from both public and private sectors. As more EVs hit the road, infrastructure buildout is keeping pace with demand.
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 22, 2026 data pull. This analysis covers public and private EV charging stations (ELEC fuel type) in all 50 states and DC.