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EV charging in Princeton, NJ
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Princeton, NJ. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Princeton has 26 public charging stations with 75 Level 2 ports, including 8 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 26Public stations
- 75Level 2 ports
- 8DC fast ports
- 10%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 3 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 6 networks: ChargePoint Network (17), Tesla Destination (3), Blink Network (2), LOOP (2), and 2 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 24 stations; NACS / Tesla at 4 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
Of these stations, 3 list free charging and 2 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 21. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
4 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Princeton compares
- 8.3 public stations per 10,000 residents — 3.8× the New Jersey rate (2.2).
- 2.5 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — about the New Jersey rate (2.3).
Who runs Princeton's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 8 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 92% of Princeton's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (31,445 residents; New Jersey 9,500,851). 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. Princeton has 26 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Plaza - Tesla Supercharger 1216 US-206 | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | September 2026 |
| Avalon Princeton on Harrison 275 N Harrison St | LOOP | 19 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| Avalon Princeton Circle 100 Thanet Cir | LOOP | 10 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | ⚠ unknown |
| Copperwood in Princeton 300 Bunn Drive | Blink Network | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| PALMER SQUARE CHAMBERS GARAGE 25 Chambers St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| PRINCETON MUNI SPRING STREET 24 Spring St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Princeton - Tesla Destination 4355 Trenton Fwy | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| BARCLAY-SQUARE 1900 BARCLAY ST 1900 Barclay Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| MERCERCOUNTYNJ PCC PS1 1 Wheeler Way | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| FIVE VAUGHN BRAOD VAUGHN 1 5 Vaughn Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
⚠ 2 of Princeton'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 Princeton?
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 Princeton
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.