When you’re looking for a charging station near you, it helps to be armed with some knowledge of the different types of chargers and networks out there—that way you can choose the right one.

There are four different types of EV charging stations:

Level 1: This charger packs the power of a 120-volt household outlet, which means it's slow to charge but great for plug-in hybrids that don’t need much charge.

Level 2: Level 2 chargers offer around 220 volts, usually charging a car in anywhere between 4 and 8 hours.

Level 3: Level 3 chargers are also known as DC fast charging or DCFCs. These are perfect for long trips, as they have the capacity to charge at a rate of up to 20 miles per minute.

Tesla Supercharger: Tesla Supercharger stations are their branded DC fast chargers, and usually have plenty of chargers available per station.

Almost all of the chargers in Colorado are Level 2 or Level 3. In fact, there are only five Level 1 chargers in the state, most of which can be found at the Denver International Airport.

If you’re looking for an EV charger in Colorado, there are several mapping tools online that can help you find one along your route:

ChargeHub

: Find Level 1, Level 2, DCFC (Level 3), and Tesla Supercharger stations.

PlugShare:

Get detailed reviews including pricing and parking information.

Alternative Fuels Data Center:

Find chargers in your area and filter by charger level, networks, and more.

Colorado cities with the most EV charging stations

City	Total number of public charging stations	DCFC stations	Tesla stations	Free stations
Denver	463	27	25	274
Boulder	307	22	25	97
Aurora	177	27	9	103

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How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Colorado?

One of the benefits of owning an electric vehicle is cost efficiency—after all, it costs significantly less to charge a car than it does to fill one up. Just how much less will depend on your location, car, and battery size.

If you’re charging at home, the average price of electricity for residential use is around $0.13 kWh.

Level 1 chargers might be slow, but they make up for that speed in savings: typically, these are free to use. If you do have to pay, they tend to cost an average of $1.50 to $14 for a full charge.

In some cases, you can find free Level 2 chargers, but in most cases, they charge between $0.20 and $0.30 per kWh, which means a full charge will cost between $8 and $40. The total will depend on the amount of charge you need—you’ll spend a lot less if you’re just looking to top off your battery than you would on a full overnight charge in, say, a hotel parking lot.

The fastest option for charging your car is with a DC fast charger. Cost is determined either per minute or per kWh with the national average for DCFCs around $0.35/kWh—between $10 and $30 per charge.

You may have to pay for parking while charging in some locations. That’s why it’s a good idea to look into monthly memberships offered by some networks to save some money: they charge a flat fee per month rather than per-charge.

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Colorado electric vehicle incentives

As Colorado hones in on their effort to increase the number of electric cars on the road, drivers can expect even more charging stations to crop up around the state.

Backed by the Department of Energy’s Drive Electric USA program, Drive Electric Colorado’s mission to get nearly one million EVs on the road in the next decade shows promising progress. In addition to the obvious environmental benefits of EVs like reduced pollution and emissions, Colorado offers residents a few perks for making the switch from gas guzzlers to the greener alternative:

State tax credit: On top of the $7,500 tax credit offered by the federal government, Colorado drivers receive a state credit of up to $2,500 for full-battery electric vehicles.

Tax credit for Colorado EV infrastructure: Colorado programs offer incentives for commercial building owners, multifamily properties, cities, and municipalities that install charging stations. This is meant to encourage the creation of a healthier EV infrastructure throughout the state.

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