Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Kansas City

As of October 2026, Kansas City leads the state of Missouri in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure [6]. Data from the US Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) indicates that Kansas City has 462 charging stations [3, 6]. Across the entire state of Missouri, there are 1,336 public EV charging stations providing a total of 3,338 charging ports [6].

Charging Port Distribution and Types

The infrastructure in Kansas City is characterized by a significant difference between slow and fast charging capabilities. The city has 867 public Level 2 ports, the highest number of any city on Wins Parking's Midwest pages, but only 48 DC fast ports [7]. State-wide, Missouri's 3,338 ports are split between 2,443 Level 2 ports (73%) and 895 DC fast ports (27%) [6].

In Kansas City specifically, there are 878 Level 2 ports distributed across the AMPUP, ChargePoint, and Non-Networked networks [3]. DC fast charging is available at several key locations, including:

  • Tesla Supercharger: 8 DC fast ports (Tesla/NACS) at a shopping center on North Saint Clair Ave [3].
  • Target Kansas City #T2423: 6 DC fast ports (CHAdeMO, CCS) on the eVgo Network on N Skyview Ave [3].
  • Taubman Country Club Plaza: 8 DC fast ports (CCS) on the Electrify America network on Nichols Rd [3].
  • Thoroughbred Ford: 6 DC fast ports (J1772, CCS) on the SYNERGEV network on North Boardwalk Ave [3].
  • Gary Crossley Ford: 4 DC fast ports (J1772, CCS) on the SYNERGEV network on N Church Rd [3].

Infrastructure Gaps and Development

While Level 2 charging is established in downtown office garages, hotels near the convention center, hospital staff lots on Hospital Hill, and apartments in the River Market and Crossroads, fast charging remains a gap in the city [7]. Specific areas identified as needing more fast charging include:

  • Grocery and retail centers [7].
  • Event lots located near stadiums [7].
  • Sites near the I-435 and I-70 interchanges [7].
  • Delivery fleet areas in the East Bottoms and the Northland [7].

To encourage expansion, Evergy, which serves most of Kansas City, provides Missouri businesses with up to $40,000 toward public charging installations [7].

Regional Context and Regulations

Missouri ranks #20 for EV infrastructure with its 1,336 stations and 3,338 ports [6]. In the state, Level 2 public charging typically costs $1–$3 per hour or approximately $0.20–$0.35 per kWh, while DC fast charging usually costs $0.30–$0.60 per kWh [6]. Home charging is the most affordable option, estimated at roughly $0.03–$0.05 per mile based on Missouri electricity rates [6].

Regarding urban planning in Kansas City, Ordinance 260219, enacted on April 9, 2026, removed parking mandates in the urban core, although the downtown area was already exempt [7]. Additionally, while robotaxi activity has been reported in St. Louis, where Waymo began manual driving in December 2025, no operator had announced Kansas City service as of October 14, 2026, and the state's driverless bill, HB 3365, stalled in 2026 [7].

Comparative Data Summary

Metric Kansas City, MO Value Missouri State Value Source
Total Charging Stations 462 [3, 6] 1,336 [6] [3, 6]
Public Level 2 Ports 867 [7] 2,443 [6] [6, 7]
DC Fast Ports 48 [7] 895 [6] [6, 7]
Total Charging Ports Not specified [3] 3,338 [6] [6]

Practical Applications for Local Stakeholders

For Residents and Visitors: Drivers can utilize 24/7 accessible DC fast chargers at locations like the Tesla Supercharger on North Saint Clair Ave or Target on N Skyview Ave for quick stops [3]. For longer stays, Level 2 ports are available at the Holiday Inn Kansas City-Downtown and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City Airport [3].

For Local Business Owners: Business owners may be eligible for up to $40,000 from Evergy to install public charging [7]. Given the identified gaps, there is a specific opportunity for developers of retail centers, stadium-adjacent lots, and facilities near I-70 and I-435 to implement DC fast charging to meet unmet demand [7].