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EV charging in Sparks, NV
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Sparks, NV. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Sparks has 18 public charging stations with 34 Level 2 ports, including 20 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 18Public stations
- 34Level 2 ports
- 20DC fast ports
- 37%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 5 networks: ChargePoint Network (14), Electrify America (1), Tesla (1), LOOP (1), and 1 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 15 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 2 stations; NACS / Tesla at 2 stations.
2 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Sparks compares
- 1.6 public stations per 10,000 residents — 84% of the Nevada rate (1.9).
- 1.8 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 46% of the Nevada rate (3.9).
Who runs Sparks's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 8 | 40% |
| IONNA | 8 | 40% |
| Electrify America | 4 | 20% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Sparks's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (111,520 residents; Nevada 3,267,467). 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. Sparks has 18 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks, NV - Tesla Supercharger 700 North McCarran Boulevard | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Sparks, NV Rechargery Relay - Lincoln Way 1565 E Lincoln Way Suite R-115 | IONNA | DC fast 8 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | October 2026 |
| Target T2472 (Sparks, NV) 1550 E. Lincoln Way | Electrify America | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| ESA Premier Suites Reno-Sparks 790 E Lincoln Way | LOOP | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| GROUP A PRATER WAY02 431 Prater Way | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| PEPPERMILL RENO WESTERNVILLAGE1 815 Nichols Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| EAST SILVERADO 2 7077 Vista Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| AZURE AZURE ST1 550 Marina Gateway Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| GROUP A PRATER WAY01 431 Prater Way | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| EAST SILVERADO 1 7077 Vista Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 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 Sparks?
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 Sparks
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.