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EV charging in Kent, OH
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Kent, OH. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Kent has 24 public charging stations with 42 Level 2 ports, including 22 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 24Public stations
- 42Level 2 ports
- 22DC fast ports
- 34%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 1 station lists free charging
Stations are operated across 5 networks: ChargePoint Network (9), Blink Network (9), Non-networked (4), eVgo Network (1), and 1 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 20 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 4 stations.
Of these stations, 1 list free charging and 4 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.
How Kent compares
- 8.7 public stations per 10,000 residents — 5.4× the Ohio rate (1.6).
- 7.9 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 6.1× the Ohio rate (1.3).
Who runs Kent's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrify America | 12 | 55% |
| Blink Network | 6 | 27% |
| eVgo Network | 4 | 18% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 92% of Kent's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (27,720 residents; Ohio 11,883,304). 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. Kent has 24 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menards Kent 3371 (Kent, OH) 4161 Maplecrest Pkwy | Electrify America | DC fast 12 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Klaben Ford Island - DCFC 1091 West Main Street | Blink Network | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Meijer Brimfield Twp, OH #317 247 Tallmadge Rd. | eVgo Network | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Klaben Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram DCFC 1106 West Main Street | Blink Network | DC fast 2 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Klaben Ford Sales Building - Series 1089 West Main Street | Blink Network | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Klaben Ford Island 1091 West Main Street | Blink Network | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Klaben Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 1106 West Main Street | Blink Network | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Klaben Lincoln in Kent 1238 West Main Street | Blink Network | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| KCG PARKING STATION 1 201 E Erie St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| KENT STATE R9 IAB 332 S Lincoln St | 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 Kent?
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 Kent
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.