CHAdeMO Phase-Out: What the Station Data Shows
CHAdeMO was the first DC fast charging standard in the US. With no new vehicles adopting it and networks actively removing connectors, here's what the data shows about its decline.
CHAdeMO launched in 2010 as the first DC fast charging standard available in the United States. Developed by Japanese automakers including Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Toyota, it enabled the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi i-MiEV to fast-charge years before CCS arrived. But the US market has moved on. CCS1 became the dominant DC fast standard by 2020, and Tesla's NACS connector was adopted as the SAE J3400 standard in 2023. Today, CHAdeMO is a legacy connector — still present at some stations, but disappearing from networks nationwide.
CHAdeMO Station Removals: The Data
Major networks including Blink and EVgo have been actively removing CHAdeMO connectors since 2023, replacing them with CCS1 ports. CHAdeMO utilization dropped below 5% of DC fast sessions at many stations.
Major US charging networks have been systematically removing CHAdeMO connectors from their stations. Blink Network, which operates 6,144 stations, began removing CHAdeMO cables from dual-connector DC fast chargers in 2023, replacing them with additional CCS1 ports. EVgo has followed a similar path, decommissioning CHAdeMO at hundreds of locations as part of station upgrades.
The rationale is straightforward economics: CHAdeMO utilization rates at many stations dropped below 5% of total DC fast sessions, while the hardware requires dedicated space and maintenance. Our outage tracking data shows that across 85,585 US stations, networks with aging CHAdeMO infrastructure often carry higher outage rates. Blink currently reports a 5.5% outage rate, and EVgo sits at 3%.
Which Networks Still Support CHAdeMO?
As of early 2026, CHAdeMO connectors remain at select Blink, EVgo, ChargePoint, and non-networked stations, primarily at older installations. No new stations include CHAdeMO. Verify availability before driving.
As of early 2026, CHAdeMO connectors can still be found at select locations on these networks:
- Blink Network — Some older dual-connector stations still have CHAdeMO, but new installations are CCS1/NACS only. Check individual station details before driving.
- EVgo — Legacy stations at some locations retain CHAdeMO. EVgo's newer 350 kW stations do not include it.
- ChargePoint — A small number of ChargePoint DC fast stations, primarily those installed before 2021, include CHAdeMO. ChargePoint's newer CT4000 and Express Plus units are CCS1 only.
- Non-Networked — Some municipally owned or grant-funded stations installed before 2020 still have CHAdeMO connectors.
You can check which stations near you offer CHAdeMO by browsing our state-by-state station listings — individual station cards show connector types.
Impact on Nissan Leaf Owners
The Nissan Leaf is the only US EV using CHAdeMO. With over 185,000 Leafs sold and the final 2024 model still using CHAdeMO, owners face growing gaps as their nearest fast chargers are removed.
The Nissan Leaf is the only EV sold in the US that uses CHAdeMO for DC fast charging. With over 185,000 Leafs sold in the United States since 2011, a significant number of drivers depend on this connector for road trips and quick charges. The 2024 Leaf (the final model year) still uses CHAdeMO, meaning these vehicles will be on the road for years to come.
The practical impact is real: Leaf owners in some metro areas have seen their nearest CHAdeMO station removed, increasing travel time to the next available fast charger. Rural areas are hit harder — a single CHAdeMO station closing can eliminate the only DC fast charging option within a 50-mile radius.
What Are Your Options?
CHAdeMO vehicle owners can rely on universal J1772 Level 2 charging, plan trips around remaining CHAdeMO stations, install a Level 2 home charger, or consider upgrading to a CCS1 or NACS-equipped vehicle.
- Rely on J1772 Level 2 charging. Every public Level 2 station in the US uses J1772, and the Leaf is fully compatible. The US has 201,770 Level 2 ports. Charging is slower (6-8 hours for a full charge) but universally available. See our charging levels guide for speed comparisons.
- Plan trips around remaining CHAdeMO stations. Before heading out, verify that CHAdeMO stations along your route are active. Check our compatibility guide for connector details.
- Install a Level 2 home charger. If you haven't already, a 240V home charger eliminates the need for public fast charging on daily drives. Most Leaf owners can charge overnight on Level 2.
- Consider timing for a vehicle upgrade. If DC fast charging is essential to your routine, the used EV market now includes CCS1-equipped vehicles at competitive prices.
Will Any New EVs Use CHAdeMO?
No. No new EVs sold in the US use CHAdeMO. Nissan's next-generation Ariya uses CCS1, and the entire industry has committed to CCS1 or NACS. Existing CHAdeMO connectors will continue to be removed.
No. The CHAdeMO standard is effectively dead for new vehicles in the US market. Nissan's next-generation EV, the Ariya, uses CCS1 (with plans to transition to NACS). Every other major automaker has committed to either CCS1 or NACS going forward. The SAE J3400 (NACS) standard, adopted in 2023, is expected to become the dominant DC fast connector by 2027 as automakers complete the transition.
In Japan, CHAdeMO's home market, the standard persists at higher adoption rates. But for US drivers, CHAdeMO's trajectory is clear: existing connectors will continue to be removed, and no new ones will be installed. Our EV charging compatibility guide covers which connectors work with current vehicles.
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