Electric cars now make up 8 percent of vehicle sales in America. The research by Conboy Law Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers examined charging infrastructure across all US states to find where electric vehicle owners have the easiest time keeping their cars powered.
The report looked at two main factors: how many public charging ports exist per thousand miles of road, showing how easy it is to find a charger while driving, and how many charging ports are available per 100 EVs. These factors were combined to calculate an EV Infrastructure Score for each state, with higher numbers meaning easier access to charging ports for EV owners.
Massachusetts
EV charger ports per 1000 miles: 282
EV charging ports per 100 registered EVs: 11.4
EV Infrastructure Score: 100
Massachusetts offers the best infrastructure for electric vehicle owners. Drivers in Massachusetts can find a charging station roughly every 3 to 4 miles, more often than anywhere else in the country. The state also has enough capacity to avoid long waits, offering more than 10 ports for every 100 registered EVs. With nearly 74,000 electric vehicles on the roads, Massachusetts is one of the rare states where charging infrastructure actually keeps up with the demand.
California
California comes second, offering over 62,000 chargers across the state. Local drivers encounter charging points roughly every 3 miles, making it easier to power an EV in California than even in Massachusetts. However, California also registered over 1.5 million electric vehicles, far more than anywhere else, which means there is just 1 port for every 25 EVs. Despite this competition for plugs during busy times, California still operates more charging stations than any other state by a wide margin.
Connecticut
Connecticut ranks third with over 4,400 charging stations installed across the state. More than 700 of them are fast chargers, so even though roughly 10 vehicles are competing for every plug, drivers in Connecticut can get back on the road quicker. Overall, there are 31,000 registered EVs in Connecticut, and whenever local drivers run out of battery, they can find chargers within just 5 miles.
Wyoming
Wyoming takes fourth place despite having fewer than 1,500 electric vehicles registered. This rural state planned ahead and installed charging ports faster than people bought EVs. As a result, there are now nearly 22 ports for every 100 cars across Wyoming, making it the most accessible state for quickly charging an EV. Finding these stations isn’t hard either, as local providers offer 1 charger in every 100 miles.
North Dakota
North Dakota rounds out the top five states for EV drivers. Electric vehicles aren't particularly popular in this state, with fewer than 1,000 registered across the entire state. However, that works in favour of the people who do own them. North Dakota has over 270 charging stations, more than enough for the current EV fleet, and with 1 port available for every 5 vehicles, drivers in North Dakota never face queues for chargers either.
“We rarely get consultation calls from electric vehicle owners involved in accidents” said a legal expert from Conboy Law Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers, commenting on the study. “Part of that is because there simply aren't many EVs on the road yet, but studies show they're also statistically safer than gas cars due to their lower centre of gravity and advanced safety features. So, states investing in EV infrastructure are making smart decisions for road safety, and with autonomous driving technology advancing, we expect accident consultation numbers to drop significantly in the coming years as these systems make driving much safer.”
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