Fast Charging Just Leveled Up
Finding an empty plug at a DC fast charger used to feel like winning the lottery. Many older stations only offered one or two ports—hardly enough for the growing number of EVs hitting the roads every year. But now, things are finally changing for the better, giving drivers a real reason to feel optimistic.
More Ports, Less Waiting
New research from Paren reveals a clear shift happening across the country. From January through May, the average new fast-charging station now has 4.7 ports. That’s a massive jump from the old days when you’d be lucky to find even two working plugs. More ports mean shorter lines, faster turnarounds, and far fewer moments of range anxiety. For drivers planning long road trips, this change is huge.
Who’s Leading The Charge
This bigger-is-better trend is driven by new players and industry leaders alike. Companies like Revel, Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging, Walmart, and Ionna are aggressively expanding their networks with larger sites. Unsurprisingly, Tesla still sets the bar with its massive multi-stall Supercharger hubs that other networks hope to match. Even ChargePoint, which once lagged behind with an average of just 1.5 ports per station, has now bumped that number up to 2.3—and that figure keeps growing as demand rises.
Charging 1.0 Is Over
Paren’s latest report calls this the end of “Charging 1.0.” Early fast-charging stations were simply too small to keep up with the first big wave of EV adoption. Now, companies know better. They’re building larger, more reliable sites that actually meet drivers’ real-world needs. Already, 82% of new stations opened in 2025 have three or more ports, proving this is no temporary trend.
Bigger Is Here To Stay
The direction is clear: the future of EV fast charging is big, fast, and reliable. More stalls mean happier drivers and less wasted time. More capacity means less stress for everyone. And as EV adoption keeps climbing, this growth is exactly what America’s roads demand.
The Road Ahead
So, if you’ve ever been stuck in line waiting for a plug, these new numbers should give you real hope. With more big stations rolling out every month, road trips and daily commutes are about to get a whole lot easier for every EV driver. The next time you pull up to charge, there’s a much better chance you’ll find an open port ready and waiting.
