EV Charging in Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO has 107 public EV charging stations, including 8 DC fast chargers and 94 Level 2 stations. Major networks include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Blink Network.
Fort Collins is one of Colorado's greenest cities, with a municipal utility that has leaned hard into EV programs and a university crowd that adopted electric early. Level 2 is dense around Old Town and CSU, and fast charging clusters along I-25 — the spine that links the northern Front Range to Denver and Cheyenne.
Fort Collins Utilities offers EV-friendly rates and rebates — charge overnight at home when you can and use the I-25 fast chargers mainly for the run down to Denver.
Fort Collins Charging at a Glance
| Total public stations | 107 |
| DC fast chargers | 8 |
| Level 2 stations | 94 |
| Stations with free charging | 5 |
| Active networks | 5 |
Station and charger counts are sourced from the U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station locator and refreshed daily. Looking for the full, filterable list of every charger? See our Fort Collins EV charging directory with live availability and connector details.
Top Charging Networks in Fort Collins
The networks with the most coverage across Fort Collins:
Where to Charge in Fort Collins
- Old Town & downtown
- City garages and lots full of Level 2; fast charging nearby for quick stops.
- CSU & the university area
- Campus and neighborhood charging with a strong Level 2 mix.
- Midtown & Foothills
- Shopping-center DC fast charging and destination Level 2 for shoppers.
- I-25 corridor & Harmony Road
- Big-box fast charging just off the interstate, ideal before heading down to Denver.
I-25 is the backbone corridor, with consistent fast charging south toward Denver and north toward Cheyenne; US-34 heads west toward Loveland and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Notable DC Fast Charging in Fort Collins
High-power sites that are good bets for a quick top-up:
- LARIMERCOUNTY 200OAK-1 — ChargePoint Network (2 DC fast ports)
- 7649 Rea Pkwy — EV Connect (2 DC fast ports)
- Jax Outdoor Gear — eVgo Network (1 DC fast port)
- GPM INVESTMENTS 4587 DC2 — ChargePoint Network (1 DC fast port)
- GPM INVESTMENTS 4587 DC1 — ChargePoint Network (1 DC fast port)
- Lincoln Learning Center Fort Collins — RED_E (1 DC fast port)
Free & Low-Cost Charging in Fort Collins
Fort Collins has 5 stations that offer free charging — typically Level 2 at shopping centers, hotels, and municipal lots. Browse free charging in Fort Collins.
What EV Charging Costs in Fort Collins
Of the public stations we map in Fort Collins, 26 publish pricing details — 5 offer free charging and 21 charge a fee. That means roughly 5% of mapped Fort Collins stations are free to use.
For paid charging, expect roughly $0.30–$0.60 per kWh at DC fast chargers and often free to $0.35 per kWh at public Level 2. These rates track the U.S. EIA average retail price of electricity plus a network markup; see the DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center charging-cost guidance for how home and public charging compare. Estimate your own cost with our charging cost calculator.
EV Incentives & Infrastructure in Colorado
- Colorado Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit — Up to $5,000: State income tax credit for new BEV or PHEV purchases.
- Charge Ahead Colorado Voucher — Up to $5,500: Low- and moderate-income residents receive enhanced state rebate for EV purchases through CDPHE.
- Federal EV Tax Credit (IRA) — Up to $7,500: Federal tax credit for qualifying EVs.
Federal NEVI fast-charging corridors in Colorado: I-70 (Denver to Utah border); I-25 (Wyoming to New Mexico border); I-76 (Denver to Nebraska); US-285 (Denver to Alamosa).
The federal EV charger tax credit (IRS Section 30C) can also offset the cost of installing home or business charging. Confirm current programs with the issuing agency before you rely on them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EV charging stations are in Fort Collins, CO?
Fort Collins, Colorado has 107 public EV charging stations, including 8 DC fast chargers and 94 Level 2 stations.
Where can I find DC fast charging in Fort Collins?
Fort Collins has 8 DC fast charging stations. I-25 is the backbone corridor, with consistent fast charging south toward Denver and north toward Cheyenne; US-34 heads west toward Loveland and Rocky Mountain National Park. You can browse them all on our Fort Collins DC fast charging page.
Is there free EV charging in Fort Collins?
Yes — Fort Collins has 5 stations that offer free charging, mostly Level 2 at retail, hotel, and municipal locations.
Which charging networks operate in Fort Collins?
The networks with the most coverage in Fort Collins include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Blink Network, Tesla Destination, Tesla.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Fort Collins?
About 5% of the public stations we map in Fort Collins offer free charging. Paid charging in Fort Collins typically runs about $0.30–$0.60 per kWh at DC fast chargers and from free to roughly $0.35 per kWh at Level 2 stations, with home charging far cheaper.
See Every Charger in Fort Collins
This guide covers the highlights. For the complete, filterable directory of all 107 charging stations in Fort Collins — with connectors, networks, and live availability — visit the Fort Collins, CO EV charging directory.
Sources
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locator — U.S. Department of Energy — Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Charging Electric Vehicles at Home & Charging Costs — U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Average Retail Price of Electricity — U.S. Energy Information Administration
- National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program — U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (Section 30C) — Internal Revenue Service
- Colorado Energy Office
- CDOT NEVI Plan