EV Charging Networks Compared
Pricing, availability, and connector compatibility for every major public charging network in the United States. Data sourced from published network rates as of April 2026.
Side-by-Side Quick Compare
| Network | Type | Base Rate | Member Rate | Stations | Connectors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Charging | Level 2 | 17¢/kWh | — | — | J1772, NACS |
| Francis Energy | DC Fast | 28¢/kWh | — | 350 | CCS, CHAdeMO |
| Rivian Adventure Network | DC Fast | 30¢/kWh | — | 700 | NACS, CCS |
| ChargePoint | Level 2 | 30¢/kWh | — | 42,000 | CCS, NACS, J1772 |
| IONNA | DC Fast | 32¢/kWh | — | 500 | CCS, NACS |
| FLO | Level 2 | 35¢/kWh | — | 110,000 | CCS, J1772 |
| Tesla Supercharger | DC Fast | 36¢/kWh | — | 50,000 | NACS |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | DC Fast | 40¢/kWh | 30¢/kWh | 150 | CCS, NACS |
| bp pulse | DC Fast | 42¢/kWh | — | 400 | CCS, NACS |
| Shell Recharge | DC Fast | 44¢/kWh | — | 3,000 | CCS, J1772, NACS |
| Blink Charging | Level 2 | 44¢/kWh | 29¢/kWh | 4,500 | CCS, J1772 |
| Electrify America | DC Fast | 48¢/kWh | 36¢/kWh | 1,000 | CCS, CHAdeMO, NACS |
| EVgo | DC Fast | 48¢/kWh | 32¢/kWh | 1,100 | CCS, CHAdeMO, NACS |
Data: Published network rates, April 2026. Prices vary by location, time of day, and membership status.
DC Fast Charge Networks
DC fast chargers (Level 3) deliver 50–350 kW, adding 100–200+ miles of range per hour. These are the networks you use on road trips.
Tesla Supercharger
36¢/kWhThe largest and most reliable DC fast charging network in North America. NACS has become the de facto US standard; most major automakers now offer NACS adapters or native NACS ports in 2025-2026 vehicles.
Electrify America
48¢/kWhVolkswagen-backed ultra-fast charging network with 150–350 kW stations at major highways and retail locations across the US.
EVgo
48¢/kWhOne of the largest public DC fast charging networks, with a focus on urban and suburban locations in over 35 states.
IONNA
32¢/kWhA joint venture backed by BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis building a high-powered charging network along US highway corridors. Targeting 30,000 stalls by 2030.
Rivian Adventure Network
30¢/kWhRivian's proprietary DC fast charging network designed for adventure travel, with stations in remote locations and national parks. Opening to non-Rivian EVs progressively.
Mercedes-Benz HPC
40¢/kWhMercedes-Benz high-power charging network deployed across North America with premium amenities, launched 2023 and expanding through 2026.
bp pulse
42¢/kWhbp's growing DC fast charging network in the US, leveraging existing gas station real estate and the 2024 acquisition of TravelCenters of America.
Shell Recharge
44¢/kWhShell's US EV charging network, including legacy Volta stations acquired in 2023. Mix of Level 2 and DC fast chargers at retail and Shell fuel locations.
Francis Energy
28¢/kWhA regional DCFC network focused on Oklahoma, Texas, and the South-Central US, filling rural charging gaps with government-backed funding.
Level 2 Networks
Level 2 chargers run at 6.2–19.2 kW, adding 20–75 miles per hour. Best for destination charging, workplace charging, and overnight topping up.
ChargePoint
30¢/kWhThe largest Level 2 charging network in the US, with a mix of workplace, retail, and public stations. Also operates some DC fast chargers.
Blink Charging
44¢/kWhA mixed Level 2 and DC fast charge network with stations in hotels, apartments, retail, and public parking across the US.
FLO
35¢/kWhOne of North America's largest charging networks by port count, with heavy presence in Canada and growing US deployment.
Popular Network Comparisons
How to Pick the Right Network
Published rate is only the opening move. The more important factors are coverage on your actual driving corridors, connector compatibility with your car, and membership economics. Tesla Supercharger is the most reliable and the largest — 50,000stalls across North America — and now supports CCS vehicles at many sites via the Magic Dock. Electrify America's ~350 kW peak speeds are the fastest widely deployed, but reliability has historically trailed Tesla. EVgo and ChargePoint cover urban corridors well but are smaller on highway routes. IONNA (automaker joint venture, launched 2024) is expanding rapidly and promises 30,000 stalls by 2030 at competitive ~32¢/kWh rates.
Connector compatibility has mostly consolidated around NACS in 2025–2026. Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Volvo, and most other major OEMs now ship NACS-native or include free NACS adapters. Pure CCS-only vehicles (mostly older 2020–2023 models and some European brands) are still well-served by Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, and IONNA — all CCS-native. CHAdeMO is the one legacy connector to avoid: coverage is shrinking fast, primarily serving older Nissan Leafs.
Membership economics are worth doing the math on if you charge publicly more than once or twice a month. Electrify America Pass+ ($7/mo) drops base rate from 48¢ to 36¢/kWh — about 80 kWh per month breakeven, or roughly one full charge on a mid-size EV. EVgo Plus ($7.99/mo) similarly discounts to 32¢/kWh. Blink ($4.99/mo) and Mercedes-Benz HPC memberships follow the same pattern. Below one session/month, base rates are cheaper; above two sessions/month, membership pays off.
For more on home charging vs public charging as a strategy, see our home vs public analysis — and for picking a specific network for your car, check the cost calculator.
Data sources: Published network rate cards and station counts (April 2026); PlugShare coverage data; manufacturer vehicle specs. Prices and station counts change frequently — always verify in the network's app before starting a session.