The March 2026 AFDC data refresh brought notable shifts to the national EV charging landscape. The total station count grew by 24 (0.0%), and ports increased by 257 (0.1%). At the same time, the network expanded geographically with 41 new cities gaining their first charging stations.
State-Level Changes
| State | Change | Current Total |
|---|---|---|
| Largest Decreases | ||
| New York | -60 | 5,357 |
| New Jersey | -46 | 1,832 |
| Indiana | -18 | 752 |
| Georgia | -9 | 2,414 |
| Oklahoma | -8 | 431 |
| Notable Gains | ||
| California +3 cities | +40 | 20,177 |
| Massachusetts +1 cities | +32 | 4,384 |
| Washington +1 cities | +20 | 3,031 |
| Texas +2 cities | +17 | 3,974 |
| Illinois +1 cities | +14 | 1,825 |
Network Changes
41 New Cities
The charging network expanded to 41 new cities across 20 states, extending coverage into rural and underserved areas.
Alaska
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Texas
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
What This Means
The increase of 24 stations signals continued expansion of the national EV charging network. Combined with 41 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 March 1, 2026 data pull. This analysis covers public and private EV charging stations (ELEC fuel type) in all 50 states and DC.