EV Charging Level Distribution: Level 1 vs Level 2 vs DC Fast (2026)

Level 2 chargers make up 73% of US EV charging ports (195,777), while DC fast chargers account for 25.9% (69,403). Level 1 charging represents just 1.1% of public infrastructure.

Charging Level Distribution

Breakdown of 268,159 charging ports by level across 83,221 US stations

What Does This Chart Show?

This doughnut chart illustrates the distribution of 268,159 US EV charging ports across three levels. Level 2 chargers dominate the landscape with 195,777 ports (73%), serving as the backbone of everyday public charging. DC fast chargers account for 69,403 ports (25.9%), providing the critical high-speed charging needed for highway travel and quick top-ups. Level 1 ports (2,979, 1.1%) make up a minimal share of public infrastructure.

Explore all infrastructure charts in our EV charging data hub.

Why Are There So Few Level 1 Public Chargers?

Level 1 charging uses a standard 120-volt household outlet, delivering only 3 to 5 miles of range per hour. While perfectly adequate for overnight home charging — where a vehicle sits for 8 to 12 hours — this speed is impractical for public locations where drivers expect to charge and leave within a reasonable time. With just 2,979 Level 1 ports in the public network, operators overwhelmingly invest in Level 2 (240V, 12-80 miles per hour) and DC fast charging (200+ miles in 30 minutes) to provide meaningful charging in the time drivers are willing to wait at a public station.

Find public chargers at any speed near you using our US EV charging station directory.

Is the US Building Enough DC Fast Chargers?

At 25.9% of total ports, DC fast charging is growing but still represents a minority of public infrastructure. The federal NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) program is investing $7.5 billion to build a national network of DC fast chargers every 50 miles along designated highway corridors. Combined with private investment from networks like Tesla, Electrify America, and ChargePoint, DC fast charging capacity is expanding rapidly. However, as EV sales accelerate toward 50% of new car sales by 2030, the US will need to roughly triple its current DC fast charging capacity to avoid congestion at popular stations during peak travel times.

Track infrastructure growth over time in our infrastructure growth chart, or learn more about each charging level in our guide to EV charging levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of US charging ports are Level 2?

Level 2 chargers make up 73% of US EV charging ports with 195,777 ports. Level 2 is the most common public charging type, delivering 12-80 miles of range per hour and found at workplaces, shopping centers, and parking garages nationwide.

How many DC fast chargers are in the United States?

There are 69,403 DC fast charging ports in the US, representing 25.9% of all public charging ports. DC fast chargers can deliver 60-200+ miles of range in 20-30 minutes and are primarily located along highway corridors for long-distance travel.

Why are there so few Level 1 public charging stations?

Level 1 charging accounts for just 1.1% of public infrastructure (2,979 ports) because it uses a standard 120V household outlet delivering only 3-5 miles of range per hour. This speed is practical for overnight home charging but too slow for public locations where drivers expect faster turnaround.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC).