Assessment Checklist
1. Home/Work Charging
• Can I install a charger at home?
• Does my workplace offer charging?
2. Local Public Charging
• How many Level 2 chargers within 5 miles?
• How many DC fast chargers within 10 miles?
3. Route Coverage
• Chargers along my daily commute?
• DC fast chargers on highway routes I use?
Tools to Use
PlugShare
Most comprehensive charger database. Shows all networks, user reviews, real-time availability.
ChargeHub
Trip planning and charger locator. Good for route assessment.
Network Apps
Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint - check coverage in your area.
Google Maps
Now shows EV chargers. Good for quick local checks.
What's "Good Enough"?
Excellent Infrastructure
- • Home charging available
- • 5+ DC fast chargers within 20 miles
- • Multiple networks represented
Adequate Infrastructure
- • Home or work charging available
- • 2-3 DC fast chargers within 30 miles
- • Some public Level 2 options
Limited Infrastructure
- • No home/work charging
- • Few or no DC fast chargers nearby
- • Consider waiting or PHEV
Remember
Infrastructure is improving rapidly. Even if your area seems limited now, new chargers are being added constantly. With home charging, you'll rarely need public chargers for daily driving anyway!
