The U.S. EV charging network added over 1,400 new fast-charging stalls in May 2026, the highest monthly expansion so far this year, pushing the total number of public DC fast-charging ports to nearly 75,000.
Quick Facts
- May 2026 saw 1,400+ new DC fast-charging stalls deployed, marking the year’s largest single-month increase.
- Total public DC fast-charging ports reached 73,951 as of June 1, 2026, up 30% year-over-year.
- Tesla Superchargers expanded by 507 stalls in May, maintaining a 51% share of the market with 37,736 total ports.
- Other networks deployed over 900 new stalls in May, with Walmart adding roughly 200 and Red E Charge adding 127.
According to data from the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), the rapid May expansion reflects sustained momentum in EV charging infrastructure despite broader market headwinds. The average number of ports per location increased to 4.8, up from 4.4 a year ago, indicating that new charging sites are becoming larger and more capable.
Tesla Superchargers remain the dominant network, though their market share has declined slightly from previous quarters. Other major networks are growing at varying rates: Electrify America added 71 stalls to reach 5,664 ports (7.7% share), while Red E Charge advanced to sixth place with 1,925 ports (2.6% share) after adding 127 stalls in May. Walmart, though not yet in the top 10, has emerged as a significant growth player, crossing 500 stalls by the end of May and deploying roughly 200 new stalls that month.
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The expansion comes as the U.S. EV charging network continues to scale ahead of growing electric vehicle adoption. With over 248,000 total public charging ports nationwide (including Level 2 chargers and DC fast-charging), the infrastructure is gradually catching up to the increasing number of EVs on the road.
Sources
- EVChargingStations.com — Reported May 2026 expansion figures, total port count as of June 1, 2026, year-over-year growth rate, and network-specific deployment data from the Alternative Fuels Data Center.
