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EV charging in Athens, AL
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Athens, AL. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Athens has 8 public charging stations with 11 Level 2 ports, including 31 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 8Public stations
- 11Level 2 ports
- 31DC fast ports
- 74%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 5 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 4 networks: Tesla Destination (4), Tesla (2), Electrify America (1), Blink Network (1).
Connectors on record: NACS / Tesla at 6 stations; J1772 (Level 2) at 4 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 2 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station.
Of these stations, 5 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 3. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
6 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Athens compares
- 2.5 public stations per 10,000 residents — 2.3× the Alabama rate (1.1).
- 9.5 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 5.6× the Alabama rate (1.7).
Who runs Athens's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 27 | 87% |
| Electrify America | 4 | 13% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Athens's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (32,587 residents; Alabama 5,157,699). Station counts use NREL's address city, which can extend past city limits, so rates are approximate.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Athens has 8 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, AL - Lindsay Lane South - Tesla Supercharger 2328 Lindsay Ln S | Tesla | DC fast 19 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Athens, AL - Tesla Supercharger 21282 Athens-Limestone Blvd. | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) 1011 US Hwy 72 E | Electrify America | DC fast 4 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Sleep Inn Athens I-65 - Tesla Destination 1115 Audubon Ln | Tesla Destination | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Red Roof Inn & Suites 1218 Kelli Dr | Blink Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Athens - Tesla Destination Braly Blvd | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Clarion Pointe Athens I-65 - Tesla Destination 1322 US Hwy 72 E | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens I-65 Exit 351 - Tesla Destination 1218 Kelli Drive | Tesla Destination | 1 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
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What this means
Level 2 is the standard public and home charger (240V) — a few hours for a full charge, fine for shopping, work, or overnight. DC fast charging is the highway kind: 20–40 minutes to most of a charge, but not every station has it.
Connectors are the plug shape. J1772 is the universal Level 2 plug almost every non-Tesla EV uses. CCS and CHAdeMO are DC fast-charging plugs (CHAdeMO is older, mostly older Nissan Leafs). NACS is Tesla's plug, now the emerging US standard — many newer non-Teslas use it or an adapter.
This page summarizes NREL's own station records and is not a live availability map — a charger listed here can still be busy, broken, or behind a gate. Check the network's app before you rely on a specific plug.
Charging at home in Athens?
Most EV owners do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 charger. See our home EV charger buying guide for what to look for and how to match a charger to your car's connector.
EV charging near Athens
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.