Verified · Jun 21, 2026

1 working DC fast charger in Kinston

Plus 1 reported down this week and 4 Level 2 ports across ChargePoint Network, Tesla.

Live reliability
1 working now 1 reported down

Stations · 6

97% working at North Carolina · verified Jun 7, 2026

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

4483 U.S. Highway 70
Working
Tesla DC Fast 8 ports Tesla
98% working

KINSTON WOODMEN

2602 W Vernon Ave
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 1 port J1772
99% working

KINSTON GRAINGER STADIU

421 E Grainger Ave
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 1 port J1772
99% working

KINSTON HERITAGE

101 N. Herritage St
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 1 port J1772
99% working

KINSTON LENOIR CC

231 North Carolina Hwy 58
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 1 port J1772
99% working

KINSTON HERRITAGERC

117 W Caswell St
Down
ChargePoint Network DC Fast 1 port CHAdeMO + CCS/SAE Combo
99% working
Home charging in North Carolina costs 16¢/kWh — a full charge (60 kWh) costs about $9.60. Compare electricity prices →
1 station reported unavailable as of 2026-06-21 See full North Carolina outage report →

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Kinston, NC?

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: Jun 23, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

As of June 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 2,003 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.

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 sourced from the US DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator (AFDC), maintained by NREL.

Last synced: June 21, 2026

"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)

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