Electrify America Expanded Charging Network Footprint
The company has grown its U.S. fast-charging network to over 6,000 ports across nearly 1,200 total sites.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Electrify America has increased its infrastructure to 6,029 fast charging ports across 1,191 sites in the United States. This expansion marks a 16% annual growth in port availability alongside a 10% increase in total charging stations.
Why it matters
Expanding charging capacity is essential for supporting the increasing number of electric vehicles on U.S. roads. Improved stall availability and consistent power delivery help reduce range anxiety for drivers transitioning to electric transportation.
Most Electrify America stalls now deliver 350 kW of power to vehicles. The company deployed 202 new ports during the second quarter of 2026.
The players
Electrify America
This organization operates a large-scale network of electric vehicle DC fast charging stations across the United States.
ChargePoint
This company is a major competitor in the electric vehicle charging sector that recently deployed 333 ports in the second quarter.
Walmart
This multinational retail corporation operates its own charging network and plans to scale up its stall capacity over the next several years.
The details
Electrify America has updated its payment processes by shifting from account balances to a direct billing system for charging sessions. New installations utilize Alpitronic chargers that feature both CCS1 and NACS connectors to accommodate a wider variety of electric vehicles.
Timeline
Electrify America deployed 202 ports during Q2 2026.
Walmart targets the installation of thousands of 400-kilowatt stalls by 2030.
Roadmap
The adoption of the Alpitronic charging hardware marks a shift toward standardized multi-connector support across national networks. This evolution positions Electrify America to remain competitive against rivals like ChargePoint as the industry pivots toward uniform infrastructure.
Drivers can now utilize direct billing systems rather than maintaining pre-funded account balances. The inclusion of NACS and CCS1 connectors on new units ensures that a wider range of electric vehicle models can utilize the charging stations.
The takeaway
The transition to direct billing simplifies the payment experience for frequent electric vehicle users. Drivers should verify the connector type required for their specific vehicle to ensure compatibility with the updated charging infrastructure.
What happens next
Walmart plans to install thousands of 400-kilowatt charging stalls by 2030.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest infrastructure developments in our Electric Vehicles section.
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