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EV charging in Columbus, IN
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Columbus, IN. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Columbus has 9 public charging stations with 20 Level 2 ports, including 8 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 9Public stations
- 20Level 2 ports
- 8DC fast ports
- 29%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 4 networks: ChargePoint Network (5), Non-networked (2), Tesla (1), Blink Network (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 8 stations; NACS / Tesla at 1 station.
1 station carries a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Columbus compares
- 1.7 public stations per 10,000 residents — 1.5× the Indiana rate (1.1).
- 1.5 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — about the Indiana rate (1.5).
Who runs Columbus's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 8 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 89% of Columbus's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (51,970 residents; Indiana 6,924,275). 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. Columbus has 9 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, IN - Tesla Supercharger 3545 W 450 St | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| City of Columbus - Jackson Street Parking Garage 401 Jackson St | Non-networked | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | September 2026 |
| Ivy Tech Columbus Campus 4475 Central Avenue | Blink Network | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| City of Columbus - Second Street Parking Garage 203 3rd St | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | ⚠ October 2024 |
| CUMMINS CEP 500 Central Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| CUMMINS 6TH ST GARAGE 2 601 Jackson St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| CUMMINS 6TH ST GARAGE 1 601 Jackson St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| CUMMINS FSP 1460 N National Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| CUMMINS CMEP 2725 W 450 S | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
⚠ 1 of Columbus's 9 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.