At the time of writing, there are over 30,000 electric vehicles on the road in Massachusetts, and that number is growing. Massachusetts has offered grants and incentives for people to buy EVs and build more charging stations. With more and more charging stations being installed, it’s important to know where they are, and understand the differences between them.

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Where to find electric vehicle charging stations in Massachusetts

There are a couple of websites that map out EV chargers in Massachusetts and across the United States:

ChargeHub

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

PlugShare:

Shows charging stations with pricing, user reviews, and parking information

There are a few factors you should know when looking for a charging location. First, and perhaps most importantly, you should know that not all charging stations are equal. There are three different levels of charging stations, and each will provide a different output and charging time:

Level 1: Equivalent to a 120-volt household outlet; charging can take over 24 hours

Level 2: 220 volts; charging typically takes between 4 and 8 hours

Level 3: Typically 480 volts; also known as DC fast charging or DCFC; charges at a rate of 3 to 20 miles per minute

Tesla Supercharger: Tesla’s proprietary DC fast chargers; charge at a similar rate to other level 3 chargers but typically Tesla stations provide more plugs per site

Most public charging stations in Massachusetts are Level 2 chargers, but the state of Massachusetts and Tesla are working to continuously increase the number of DCFC stations in the state and across the country.

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Massachusetts cities with the most EV charging stations

City	Total number of public charging stations	DCFC stations	Tesla stations	Free stations
Boston - Cambridge - Newton	3,275	451	234	295
Worcester	481	99	40	34
Springfield	351	69	32	19

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

Charging an EV is going to be much cheaper than filling a gas tank, but it’s usually not free. Here is what you can expect to pay to charge your EV in Massachusetts. Keep in mind, some charging stations are located in paid parking areas, so you might have to factor in some additional fees.

Level 1 chargers

The great thing about public Level 1 chargers is they're often free to use! Some chargers will require a fee, but even then they are the cheapest chargers available, with an average cost of $1.40 to $14 to fill your vehicle depending on your location and battery size.

Level 2 chargers

While some stations do offer free Level 2 charging, usually you will have to pay. Common charges are around $0.20 to $0.30 per kWh. This works out to an average cost of around $8 to $40 to fully charge your EV depending on your vehicle and location.

Level 3 chargers

Level 3 chargers are by far the most efficient charging options. Their charging costs tend to be similar to Level 2 chargers, but the charge time is way faster. You might be charged per minute or per kWh. The national average cost for Level 3 chargers is $0.35 per kWh, so you can expect to pay around $10 to $30 for a full charge.

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Massachusetts electric vehicle incentives

If you are thinking about buying an electric vehicle, the state of Massachusetts offers some

financial incentives

to help sway your decision.

The

MOR-EV

rebate program offers a rebate of up to $2,500 for qualifying electric vehicles up to $50,000 and a rebate of up to $1,500 for hybrid vehicles with a final purchase price of up to $50,000.

As well you might be eligible to receive up to $7,500 in federal tax credits for buying an electric vehicle through the

United States Department of Energy Federal Incentive Program

There are even more EV rebates that you could qualify for through the company that provides your electricity:

Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD)

: offers a $250 rebate for purchasing a level 2 charger and/or $8 credit each month they charge during off-peak hours

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale

: Offers free or subsidized level 2 chargers for residential customers serviced by a participating municipal light plant

As well, the state offers grants to cover up to 80% of the cost of installing Level 2 charging stations to non-residential entities and grants that cover up to 60% of costs for multi-unit dwellings and educational campuses.

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