6 EV Charging Stations in Kinston, NC

Locations, networks, and charger types — updated weekly from U.S. DOE data

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Charging Stations

As of March 2026, Kinston, North Carolina has 6 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 13 charging ports. ChargePoint Network operates 83.3% of stations in the area, followed by Tesla at 16.7% — part of North Carolina's 2,009 stations statewide.

69% of ports (9) are DC fast chargers capable of adding 100+ miles of range in under 30 minutes, while 31% (4) are Level 2 chargers suited for longer stops. Available connector types include CCS, Tesla (NACS), CHAdeMO. Learn more in our ChargePoint network. View national charging statistics for broader context.

For regional context, see how North Carolina's EV infrastructure compares with Georgia.

6 EV charging stations in Kinston — 5 ChargePoint Network, 1 Tesla , 9 public DC fast chargers. Last updated March 2026.

Infrastructure Grade

69% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

9 of 13 ports

How is this graded?

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio:

  • A: 40%+ DC Fast ports
  • B: 30–39%
  • C: 20–29%
  • D: 10–19%
  • F: Under 10%

Learn about charging levels

Density Metrics

Total Stations 6
Ports per Station 2.2

Data Status

Current

Last updated: Mar 25, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Kinston, NC?

1 station reported unavailable as of 2026-03-22 See full North Carolina outage report →

Where Are the 6 Charging Stations in Kinston?

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger

4483 U.S. Highway 70
24 hours daily. Please check Tesla's online station map to see if an adapter is required at this location.
Tesla Restaurant
Tesla

KINSTON WOODMEN

2602 W Vernon Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

KINSTON GRAINGER STADIU

421 E Grainger Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

KINSTON HERITAGE

101 N. Herritage St
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

KINSTON LENOIR CC

231 North Carolina Hwy 58
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

KINSTON HERRITAGERC

117 W Caswell St
24 hours daily
CHAdeMO (DC Fast) CCS/SAE Combo

What Is the EV Charging Outlook for Kinston?

High-Speed Charging Hub

Kinston has exceptional DC fast charging coverage with 69% of ports being high-speed chargers, well above the national average.

ChargePoint Network Stronghold

ChargePoint Network leads the market in Kinston with 83% of stations, making their membership particularly valuable here.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Kinston?

Data source: U.S. Department of Energy — Alternative Fuels Data Center

"Charging stations are critical services, but when they're out of order or barely functional, it wastes consumers' valuable time."

Drew Toher

Sustainability Campaign Manager, Consumer Reports

Source: Consumer Reports (2025)