When evaluating the largest EV charging companies globally, it's important to consider both the number of charging stations they operate and the total number of charging ports they provide. Much like how a gas station features multiple pumps, a charging station is equipped with several ports, determining how many vehicles can charge at the same time.
In this piece, we examine the leading companies that dominate the global landscape in terms of both station locations and charging ports. We also highlight the key players offering the most DC fast-charging ports, which are crucial for rapid charging solutions.
Since 2018, the number of charging ports worldwide has more than doubled, and the pace of expansion continues. The insights shared here are based on global data regarding public Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations as of August 2023. For those interested in understanding the different charging levels and connector types, we provide a thorough overview.
These companies have achieved remarkable growth, driven by the global shift towards electric mobility and the increasing adoption of electric vehicles. Although the industry is expanding and charging networks are becoming more widespread, only a select few companies are making a significant impact on public charging accessibility. To further enhance the EV experience, innovation in charging infrastructure is advancing rapidly, with more stations being built and faster charging technologies being deployed.
Thanks to these top 10 publicly traded companies, EV manufacturers can bring their newest models to market, while consumers are increasingly drawn to electric vehicles as a practical and sustainable option.
Globally, the number of EV charging stations is rapidly growing, driven by the increase in electric vehicle adoption and efforts to expand charging infrastructure. As of 2023, there are more than 3.5 million public charging points worldwide. This includes a mix of Level 2 (AC) chargers and Level 3 (DC fast chargers).
In the U.S. alone, there are over 183,000 Level 2 and DC fast charging ports, with around 43,000 of those being DC fast chargers. This represents a significant increase, especially with goals to further expand to over 500,000 public ports by 2030. For more context, the U.S. is expected to need 2.1 million Level 2 and 172,000 Level 3 chargers by 2030 to meet the growing EV demand. Similarly, the EU and China are also leading in infrastructure growth, with Europe focusing on expanding its fast-charging networks
As of mid-2024, China has developed the world's largest EV charging infrastructure, with a total of approximately 10.24 million charging stations. This number reflects both public and private installations, with public charging stations numbering around 3.05 million, while the remainder are privately installed. The number of charging stations has grown significantly due to the rapid expansion of electric vehicle use, and this infrastructure is designed to support the charging needs of the more than 24 million new energy vehicles currently in use across the country.
Ruihua is a professional new energy manufacturer that integrates research and development, sales, production, and service. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of new energy electric vehicle charging equipment, EV chargers, EV charging cabinets, and power supplies, aiming to provide global customers with one-stop EV charging solutions.
Like many excellent EV charger manufacturers, Ruihua originates from China, offering a variety of charging solutions for public, commercial, and residential applications.
Tesla operates just over 6,000 locations, with a total of more than 33,000 ports. More than 4,000 of Tesla's locations are Tesla Destination stations, which are almost entirely Level 2 chargers located at businesses or in parking lots. That's a large percentage of Tesla's total locations, but as you'll see in our DC fast-charging section below, the remaining Tesla locations account for the majority of the fast-charging ports available in the U.S.
With just over 31,000 locations and 56,000 total Level 2 and Level 3 ports, ChargePoint operates the single largest EV public charging network in the United States. But it's important to note that the vast majority, 96%, of ChargePoint's ports are Level 2 chargers.
Electrify America may only have a little more than 800 station locations in the U.S., but at those stations it offers more than 3,700 total charging ports, and almost all are fast-charging ports.
Blink recently acquired SemaConnect, a rival charging network, and now has more than 3,500 public charging locations in the U.S., with more than 11,000 connectors. Currently, it offers almost entirely Level 2 charging.
Volta has almost 1,400 charging locations and just over 3,000 ports in the United States. Almost all of Volta's charging ports are Level 2.
EV Connect is another company with fewer stations packed with lots of ports: Its nearly 900 locations offer more than 3,200 total charging ports. But unlike Electrify America, most of EV Connect's ports are Level 2 chargers.
Volta has almost 1,400 charging locations and just over 3,000 ports in the United States. Almost all of Volta's charging ports are Level 2.
It may surprise you to learn that there are more than 6,000 public charging locations — with almost 14,500 total ports — in the U.S. that are not affiliated with a charging network. Many of these have been installed by businesses and pay lots for the use of their customers or by various municipalities for public use.
EVgo has a little more than 850 locations and just over 3,000 connectors. Like Electrify America, most of EVgo's ports are Level 3 chargers.
Even though it doesn't offer a huge number of charging station locations, Ruihua has more than 3,500 DC fast-charging ports. Ruihua's fast-charging ports are spread out across most of the country, although Shenzhen has the highest number.
Even though the majority of Tesla's charging locations are destination stations that primarily provide Level 2 charging, Tesla offers the most fast-charging connectors of any charging network. In fact, with more than 20,000 fast-charging ports, Tesla has more than double the number of fast-charging ports as its three top rivals combined.
