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EV charging in Kent, WA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Kent, WA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Kent has 15 public charging stations with 25 Level 2 ports, including 17 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 15Public stations
- 25Level 2 ports
- 17DC fast ports
- 40%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 1 station lists free charging
Stations are operated across 7 networks: ChargePoint Network (8), Blink Network (2), Non-networked (1), Electrify America (1), and 3 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 12 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 4 stations; NACS / Tesla at 1 station.
Of these stations, 1 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 14. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
1 station carries a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Kent compares
- 1.1 public stations per 10,000 residents — 28% of the Washington rate (4).
- 1.2 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 40% of the Washington rate (3).
Who runs Kent's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| eVgo Network | 6 | 35% |
| Blink Network | 4 | 24% |
| BP_PULSE | 4 | 24% |
| Electrify America | 3 | 18% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 93% 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 (136,588 residents; Washington 7,958,180). 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 15 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Landing 322 Washington Ave S | eVgo Network | DC fast 6 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Bowen Scarff Ford 1157 Central Avenue North | Blink Network | DC fast 4 DC fast + 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| ARCO 116th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 24014 116th Avenue SE | BP_PULSE | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA) 311 4th. Ave. N. Kent, Washington 98032 | Electrify America | DC fast 3 DC fast + 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Pacific Raceways 31001 144th Ave SE | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | ⚠ January 2025 |
| SOUND TRANSIT SL GARAGE #7 27016 26th Avenue South | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| SOUND TRANSIT SL GARAGE #9 27016 26th Avenue South | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| SOUND TRANSIT SL GARAGE #8 27016 26th Avenue South | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| SOUND TRANSIT SL GARAGE #10 27016 26th Avenue South | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| SOUND TRANSIT KDM GARAGE #1 3020 South 236th Street | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
⚠ 1 of Kent's 15 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 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.