EV Charging in Portland
Portland, OR has 260 public EV charging stations, including 35 DC fast chargers and 222 Level 2 stations. Major networks include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Blink Network.
Portland was an early EV adopter and it shows — the city helped pioneer the West Coast Electric Highway and still has one of the densest per-capita charging networks in the Pacific Northwest. Add Oregon's clean grid and you get low-cost, low-carbon charging across the metro.
Many older West Coast Electric Highway sites have been upgraded — check live status before relying on a single legacy fast charger on a road trip.
Portland Charging at a Glance
| Total public stations | 260 |
| DC fast chargers | 35 |
| Level 2 stations | 222 |
| Level 1 stations | 1 |
| Stations with free charging | 22 |
| 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 Portland EV charging directory with live availability and connector details.
Top Charging Networks in Portland
The networks with the most coverage across Portland:
Where to Charge in Portland
- Downtown & Pearl District
- Garage Level 2 throughout the core, with fast charging near the bridges.
- Lloyd District & Northeast
- Retail and convention-area charging with a good Level 2 mix.
- Hawthorne & Southeast
- Neighborhood lot charging great for a long dinner or shopping stop.
- Beaverton & the suburbs
- Big-box DC fast charging near US-26 and I-5 for commuters.
I-5 and I-84 anchor Oregon's fast-charging corridors, making trips to Seattle, the coast, or the Columbia River Gorge easy.
Notable DC Fast Charging in Portland
High-power sites that are good bets for a quick top-up:
- Ikea - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (16 DC fast ports)
- Fred Meyer - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (12 DC fast ports)
- Horse Brass Pub - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (10 DC fast ports)
- Washington Square Mall - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (10 DC fast ports)
- Jantzen Beach Center - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (8 DC fast ports)
- Natural Grocers — eVgo Network (8 DC fast ports)
Free & Low-Cost Charging in Portland
Portland has 22 stations that offer free charging — typically Level 2 at shopping centers, hotels, and municipal lots. Browse free charging in Portland.
What EV Charging Costs in Portland
Of the public stations we map in Portland, 30 publish pricing details — 22 offer free charging and 8 charge a fee. That means roughly 8% of mapped Portland 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 Oregon
- Charge Ahead Oregon Rebate (income-qualified) — Up to $7,500: Income-qualified Oregon residents receive up to $7,500 for a qualifying used or new EV purchase.
- Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate — Up to $2,500: All Oregon residents can receive up to $2,500 for a qualifying new EV.
- PGE EV Add-On Rate — Rate plan: Portland General Electric offers a discounted overnight EV charging rate.
- Federal EV Tax Credit (IRA) — Up to $7,500: Federal tax credit for qualifying EVs.
Federal NEVI fast-charging corridors in Oregon: I-5 (California border to Washington border); I-84 (Idaho border to Portland); US-97 (California border to Washington border); US-101 (Oregon Coast Highway).
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 Portland, OR?
Portland, Oregon has 260 public EV charging stations, including 35 DC fast chargers and 222 Level 2 stations.
Where can I find DC fast charging in Portland?
Portland has 35 DC fast charging stations. I-5 and I-84 anchor Oregon's fast-charging corridors, making trips to Seattle, the coast, or the Columbia River Gorge easy. You can browse them all on our Portland DC fast charging page.
Is there free EV charging in Portland?
Yes — Portland has 22 stations that offer free charging, mostly Level 2 at retail, hotel, and municipal locations.
Which charging networks operate in Portland?
The networks with the most coverage in Portland include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Blink Network, Tesla Destination, Tesla.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Portland?
About 8% of the public stations we map in Portland offer free charging. Paid charging in Portland 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 Portland
This guide covers the highlights. For the complete, filterable directory of all 260 charging stations in Portland — with connectors, networks, and live availability — visit the Portland, OR 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
- Oregon DOT NEVI Plan
- Oregon DEQ Clean Vehicle Rebate