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EV charging in Bessemer, AL
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Bessemer, AL. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Bessemer has 9 public charging stations with 4 Level 2 ports, including 18 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 9Public stations
- 4Level 2 ports
- 18DC fast ports
- 82%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 2 networks: ChargePoint Network (8), Tesla (1).
Connectors on record: CCS (J1772 Combo) at 5 stations; NACS / Tesla at 3 stations; J1772 (Level 2) at 3 stations; CHAdeMO at 2 stations.
3 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Bessemer compares
- 3.6 public stations per 10,000 residents — 3.3× the Alabama rate (1.1).
- 7.2 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 4.2× the Alabama rate (1.7).
Who runs Bessemer's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 12 | 67% |
| ChargePoint Network | 6 | 33% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Bessemer's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (25,079 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. Bessemer has 9 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer, AL - Tesla Supercharger 2178 Eastern Valley Rd | Tesla | DC fast 12 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| T & C FORD, LLC EXPP-CL1-PL1 5041 | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 2 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| ALLEN FOOD ALLEN FOODMART1 2197 Eastern Valley Rd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | October 2026 |
| ALLEN FOOD ALLEN FOODMART2 2197 Eastern Valley Rd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | October 2026 |
| ALLEN FOOD ALLEN FOODMART3 2197 Eastern Valley Rd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| ALLEN FOOD ALLEN FOODMART4 2197 Eastern Valley Rd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| T & C FORD, LLC STATION 3 5036 Ford Pkwy | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| T & C FORD, LLC STATION 2 5041 Ford Parkway | ChargePoint Network | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| T & C FORD, LLC STATION 1 5041 Ford Parkway | ChargePoint Network | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 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 Bessemer?
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 Bessemer
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.