Atlanta Ranks Among Top 10 U.S. Metros for EV Chargers

If you drive an electric vehicle in Atlanta, you know how easy it is to find a charger when you’re out and about. But finding a charger that’s working, well, that’s another matter.

”Finding a charger that’s working is hit or miss in Midtown or downtown,” says Brad Stephens, an IT employee who works in Old Fourth Ward.

Atlanta is projected to have 6,794 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers by the end of 2026, placing it 10th among the nation’s 50 largest metro areas, according to a new iSeeCars EV Charger Study.

The analysis of U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center data projects a national total of 299,798 chargers — up 15.5% from 259,555 in 2025.

Atlanta Ranks Among Top 10 U.S. Metros for EV Chargers as National Growth Slows to 15.5%

That growth rate is the slowest in 14 years, though it still adds more than 40,000 chargers nationwide.

“America’s EV charging network continues to expand, but the rate of growth has slowed substantially,” said iSeeCars Executive Analyst Karl Brauer. “At the same time, where an EV owner lives still has a major impact on charger access.”

Atlanta’s Position in the National Rankings

Los Angeles leads in raw numbers with a projected 36,318 chargers, followed by San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose (22,430), New York (19,036), Boston-Manchester (12,017), and Denver (8,300). Atlanta completes the top 10, ahead of cities such as Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and San Antonio. Combined, the 10 highest-ranked metros account for roughly 45% of the projected national total.

When measured by density rather than total count, San Francisco is the most EV-friendly metro with just 334 residents per charger — well below the national average of 1,143. Louisville ranks last among major metros at 2,904 residents per charger. Using recent Census estimates for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro (approximately 6.48 million residents), Atlanta’s projected 6,794 chargers equate to roughly 950 residents per charger, better than the national average though not among the densest markets.

Georgia as a whole ranks eighth among states in total chargers, with a projected 8,860, behind California (81,932), New York, Florida, Texas, Massachusetts, Washington, and Colorado. Vermont leads states in density at 450 residents per charger, followed by California at 480.

EV Growth: Where Atlanta Stands

Minneapolis-St. Paul is projected to see the largest improvement in access, with residents per charger improving 22.5% year-over-year. Atlanta does not appear among the metros with the biggest gains or the worst density rankings, positioning it as a solid mid-to-upper-tier market for charger volume in the Southeast.

Local efforts continue alongside the national buildout. The city has longstanding EV-ready parking requirements for new developments, and Georgia Power offers make-ready and rebate programs that support public and workplace charging. These measures help concentrate infrastructure in high-traffic areas such as Midtown, Buckhead, the airport, and major commercial corridors, even as overall U.S. charger growth decelerates.

For Atlanta-area EV owners, the study’s findings indicate relatively strong absolute numbers compared with most other major metros outside California and a handful of coastal or high-adoption markets.

Density remains better than the national average, though access still varies widely by neighborhood and compared with the densest markets on the West Coast. As the national network expands more slowly, location continues to shape how convenient public charging feels day to day.