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EV charging in Portsmouth, VA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Portsmouth, VA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Portsmouth has 7 public charging stations with 18 Level 2 ports, including 8 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 7Public stations
- 18Level 2 ports
- 8DC fast ports
- 31%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 1 station lists free charging
Stations are operated across 4 networks: ChargePoint Network (4), Tesla Destination (1), Tesla (1), AMPUP (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 5 stations; NACS / Tesla at 2 stations.
Of these stations, 1 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 6. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
2 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Portsmouth compares
- 0.7 public stations per 10,000 residents — 33% of the Virginia rate (2.1).
- 0.8 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 38% of the Virginia rate (2.1).
Who runs Portsmouth's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 8 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 86% of Portsmouth's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (96,482 residents; Virginia 8,811,195). 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. Portsmouth has 7 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA - Tesla Supercharger 720 London Blvd | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Rivers Casino Portsmouth 3700 Victory Blvd | AMPUP | 8 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | ⚠ December 2023 |
| The Commodore Theatre - Tesla Destination 421 High St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| DOMINION EVSP LOT A #1 3540 High Street | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| DOMINION EVSP LOT A #2 3636 High Street | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| DALLAS REGIONAL LOT B #2 3636 High Street | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| DALLAS REGIONAL LOT B #1 3636 High Street | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
⚠ 1 of Portsmouth's 7 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 Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.