EV Fast Charging Network Expands Across North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina’s electric vehicle market is booming, and new charging infrastructure is racing to keep pace. State data shows that as of February, more than 112,000 EVs were registered statewide, a nearly 40% increase from the year before.
As more residents switch to electric, companies are investing heavily in fast-charging stations designed to ease “range anxiety” and provide quick charging options beyond home garages.
Charlotte Company Leads Expansion
Charlotte-based Koulomb is among the local leaders in building EV fast-charging networks. The company recently opened a charging depot off I-485 in south Charlotte, featuring 12 chargers beneath a solar canopy. Each station can recharge an EV in about 15 minutes.
“It took a long time, but we pride ourselves on quality,” said co-founder Jeff Constantineau, noting that the site has been two years in the making. He added that while most charging should happen at home, public stations are essential for longer trips.
Range Anxiety and Public Access
Constantineau emphasized that around 80% of charging is done at home, but many drivers don’t have access to personal chargers. North Carolina currently has just under 2,000 public charging stations, excluding Tesla’s network, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
“This is an in-a-pinch solution,” Constantineau explained. “It helps drivers feel more confident about making the switch to EVs.”
Automakers Push “Rechargeries”
On the eastern side of the state, Ionna, a partnership of eight major automakers, has launched charging hubs branded as “Rechargeries” in Garner and Apex. These sites offer similar quick-charge services and are expected to expand as demand grows.
Federal Policy Adds Uncertainty
The expansion comes as President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is set to eliminate the $7,500 federal EV tax credit at the end of September. Industry leaders remain unsure how the change will impact adoption and charging growth.
Despite the policy shift, Constantineau says Koulomb plans to keep growing. “We’re going to build two more depots, plus a couple of smaller stations, then pause to watch customer feedback.”
Currently, the company operates nine charging sites across North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia.
