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EV charging in Tuscaloosa, AL
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Tuscaloosa, AL. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Tuscaloosa has 26 public charging stations with 34 Level 2 ports, including 26 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 26Public stations
- 34Level 2 ports
- 26DC fast ports
- 43%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 4 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 8 networks: ChargePoint Network (17), Non-networked (2), Tesla Destination (2), IN_CHARGE (1), and 4 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 13 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 12 stations; CHAdeMO at 8 stations; NACS / Tesla at 3 stations.
Of these stations, 4 list free charging and 3 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 19. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
3 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Tuscaloosa compares
- 2.3 public stations per 10,000 residents — 2.1× the Alabama rate (1.1).
- 2.3 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 1.4× the Alabama rate (1.7).
Who runs Tuscaloosa's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ChargePoint Network | 10 | 38% |
| Tesla | 8 | 31% |
| eVgo Network | 4 | 15% |
| SYNERGEV | 2 | 8% |
| Non-networked | 1 | 4% |
| IN_CHARGE | 1 | 4% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 96% of Tuscaloosa's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (114,288 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. Tuscaloosa has 26 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target - Tesla Supercharger 1901 13th Ave E | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | July 2026 |
| Pilot Travel Center 76 4416 Skyland Boulevard East | eVgo Network | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| TUSCALOOSA FORD POWER LINK 1 5801 McFarland Boulevard East | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 2 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| TUSCALOOSA FORD POWER LINK 2 5801 McFarland Boulevard East | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 2 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Tuscaloosa 1912 Paul W Bryant Drive | SYNERGEV | DC fast 2 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Alabama Power - Tuscaloosa Business Office 915 Queen City Ave | Non-networked | DC fast 1 DC fast + 1 Level 2 · CHAdeMO, J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | March 2026 |
| Townsend Nissan 2620 Skyland Blvd E | IN_CHARGE | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | January 2026 |
| ALBERTA MIDSTATES DC 2 2301 University Blvd E | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| ALBERTA MIDSTATES DC 1 2319 University Blvd E | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| TUSC HYUNDAI LEVEL 3 #1 3831 Hargrove Rd E | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
⚠ 1 of Tuscaloosa's 26 stations haven't been re-confirmed by NREL in over 18 months and may be out of service — confirm in the network's app. Spotted something out of date or missing? Report a correction.
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 Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.