How to Charge Your Electric Car at Electrify America Stations

Electrify America is one of the largest public fast-charging networks for electric vehicles in the United States. It was built as part of Volkswagen's commitment following an emissions settlement and now has over 900 charging locations across the country, with multiple fast chargers at each location. You will find Electrify America stations at Walmart parking lots, rest stops, and shopping centers — often places where you would stop anyway during a long drive.

What makes Electrify America stations fast is their charging power. These are DC fast chargers (direct current), which can add significant range in a short amount of time — often 100 to 150 miles of range in about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your car. This is much faster than the Level 2 chargers you might use at home or at a destination.

Before you go, it helps to know what plug type your car uses. Most modern electric vehicles in the US now use CCS (Combined Charging System), which is the standard plug at Electrify America stations. Older Nissan LEAFs use CHAdeMO, which is also available at some Electrify America stations but is being phased out. Tesla vehicles can use Electrify America stations with an adapter (sold separately by Tesla).

You can pay at Electrify America stations in two ways: through the app linked to an account, or by tapping a credit card directly at the charger. No app is required to use the network.