Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Salt Lake City

As of October 2026, Salt Lake City has established itself as a leader in Utah's electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure [8]. The city contains 199 charging stations [8], [9]. These locations support a variety of charging needs, including 510 Level 2 ports and 18 working DC-fast stations [9]. While one DC-fast station was reported down during the most recent weekly update, the city continues to provide critical access for EV drivers through networks such as Tesla Destination, Blink Network, and ChargePoint Network [9].

High-Capacity Charging Locations

Salt Lake City features several high-capacity hubs that provide rapid charging capabilities. The Gigahub SLC on S 2400 W is one of the largest sites, offering 24 DC fast ports (CCS, Tesla/NACS) via the BP_PULSE network [9]. Other significant locations include:

  • Walmart (S 900 E): 12 DC fast ports (CCS, Tesla/NACS) [9].
  • Smith's (E 4500 S): 12 DC fast ports (CCS, Tesla/NACS) via the eVgo Network [9].
  • Tesla Superchargers: Sites on Admiral Byrd Road and South 300 West each provide 8 DC fast ports [9].
  • Sam's Club 6686 (South 300 West): 8 DC fast ports (CCS) via the Electrify America network [9].

Additional rapid charging options are available across the city, including 6 DC fast ports at Flying J Travel Center 746 on S 900 W via the eVgo Network [9]. Target Salt Lake City #T2641 on S 300 W provides 6 DC fast ports (CHAdeMO, CCS) through the eVgo Network [9]. For those in the eastern part of the city, the 7-Eleven on Canyon Rim at 3300 South offers 4 DC fast ports (CHAdeMO, CCS) on the EVPOWER network [9].

Statewide Context and Infrastructure Trends

The infrastructure in Salt Lake City is part of a larger statewide effort. Utah currently has 1,027 public EV charging stations with a total of 3,229 charging ports [8]. This network is distributed across 116 cities, with Salt Lake City and Draper leading the state in availability [8].

The distribution of ports across Utah is split between two primary types of technology: 2,184 Level 2 ports (68%) and 1,041 DC fast chargers (32%) [8]. DC fast chargers are typically situated along highway corridors and at major retail centers to enable charging to 80% in 20 to 45 minutes [8]. Level 2 ports are more common at hotels, parking garages, and workplaces for longer stays [8].

On a national level, the U.S. Department of Energy reports that DC fast charging ports have seen the highest percentage of growth in recent quarters, increasing by 7.4% in Q2 2024, 8.2% in Q1 2024, and 9.2% in Q4 2023 [3]. While California continues to lead the country in the total number of available public EV charging ports, the Northeast region experienced the largest increase in public charging during both Q1 (6.9%) and Q2 (13.2%) of 2024 [3].

Charging Costs in Utah

Costs for EV charging vary significantly based on the technology used and the location [8]:

  • Home Charging: The most economical option, costing roughly $0.03–$0.05 per mile [8].
  • Level 2 Public Charging: Typically costs $1–$3 per hour or approximately $0.20–$0.35 per kWh [8].
  • DC Fast Charging: Usually costs between $0.30–$0.60 per kWh [8].
Metric Salt Lake City Value Utah Statewide Value Source
Total Public Stations 199 [8] 1,027 [8] [8]
Total Charging Ports 619 [9] 3,229 [8] [8], [9]
DC Fast Ports Not specified [9] 1,041 [8] [8]
Level 2 Ports 510 [9] 2,184 [8] [8], [9]

Practical Application for Residents and Businesses

Residents of the Salt Lake Valley considering electric vehicles should evaluate their home charging readiness, particularly as inversion season nears [7]. For those without home charging, the high density of public stations in Salt Lake City—including 24/7 access at locations like Target, Walmart, and various Tesla Superchargers—provides a viable alternative [9].

Local business owners can leverage the existing trend of retail-based charging. Current infrastructure shows that supermarkets (Smith's, Walmart) and fitness centers (Vasa Fitness) successfully integrate DC fast ports to attract EV drivers [9]. For those managing hospitality services, 44 hotels in Utah already offer on-site charging, including 103 Level 2 ports and 92 DC fast chargers, suggesting a standard for guest amenities in the region [8].