The public charging infrastructure has expanded rapidly, especially in urban areas. According to the Department of Energy, from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the first quarter of 2023, the number of public and private EV charging ports in the U.S. nearly doubled from 87,352 to 161,562.
As of the first quarter of 2023, public charging ports represented approximately 88% of all charging ports. This growth signifies the rapid expansion of EV infrastructure and showcases the country's efforts to accommodate the increasing number of electric vehicles.