The Push for EV Chargers in Every Home

Most of the 28 million EV chargers needed by 2030 will be installed in homes. Are you prepared?

You’ve likely seen more EV chargers appearing in your market, both publicly accessible and at-home units.

According to the Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of 2023 (the most current count), there were 64,641 public EV charging stations and 168,388 individual charging ports. A dramatic increase from just 139 stations in 2007.

While infrastructure improvements are helping accelerate EV adoption (Americans purchased a record-breaking 1.3 million EVs in 2024, a 7.3% increase from the previous year), experts estimate that the U.S. will need 28 million charging ports by 2030 to meet growing demand.

Jumping from roughly 168,000 to 28 million chargers in just five years may seem ambitious, but this goal is achievable, in large part because the majority of chargers will be at local residences. The Department of Energy estimates that 92% of the 28 million charging stations will be at-home level 1 and 2 chargers in single-family residences. 

This is further supported by the Electrical Safety Foundation’s finding that 86% of current EV owners have at-home chargers. Of those, over 96% reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the installation process, even though 54% had to upgrade their electrical panels to support the charger.

Builders can further improve homeowner satisfaction by including EV-ready wiring and electrical panels rated for chargers during initial construction. 

Many states have already enacted EV-ready building codes for residential construction. Of course, mandates only go so far. To ensure lasting market growth, it's critical to understand how consumers feel about EVs. 

Green Builder Media’s COGNITION Smart Data indicates that enthusiasm for EVs is stronger than ever, even with Federal incentives going away.  COGNITION reveals that:

• Convenience is king: When asked about transportation priorities, 46% of respondents said convenience mattered most–more than cost of travel (25%) or health benefits (19%).
  
  
• EVs top the list: 33% of those surveyed see EVs as the most realistic transportation option, ahead of gas-powered cars (24%) and e-bikes (20%).
  
  
• Adoption is already high: Nearly half (48%) of these early adopter and first mover respondents already own an EV.

Builders can anticipate an exponential increase in demand for Level 1 and Level 2 at-home EV chargers as we approach 2030. Here’s how to stay ahead of the curve:

1. Install EV-ready wiring during initial construction to avoid costly retrofits and add value to homebuyers.
2. Use electrical panels rated for EV charging to ensure compatibility and future-proof the home.
3. Stay informed on evolving codes and incentives at the local and state level that may impact new builds.
4. Educate homebuyers about the benefits of EV chargers as well as the differences between Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast chargers so they can choose the right option for their needs and avoid surprises later.

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