Current EV Charging Infrastructure in San Antonio
As of 2026, San Antonio has 221 active EV charging locations [1]. This infrastructure includes 668 ports and 251 connector-type records [1]. The city currently operates 47 working DC-fast stations, with 396 Level 2 ports distributed across the Tesla Destination, Blink, and ChargePoint networks [1].
Existing DC Fast-Charging Distribution
High-capacity charging is currently concentrated at retail locations and major thoroughfares. Notable existing sites include:
- Tesla Superchargers: Multiple locations provide 24/7 NACS-enabled charging, including Worth Parkway (20 ports), West Loop 1604 North (16 ports), North Loop 1604 East (15 ports), and East Basse Road (12 ports) [1]. Other Tesla sites are located at Lowe's on Interstate 35 Access Rd (12 ports), a shopping center on I-10 (10 ports), and a grocery store in Leon Springs on I-10 (10 ports) [1].
- Retail Networks: Walmart on W Loop 1604 N provides 8 DC fast ports (CCS, Tesla/NACS) [1]. Electrify America operates sites at Walmart 1803 on Thousand Oaks Dr (8 CCS ports) and Target on La Cantera Pkwy (6 CCS ports) [1]. eVgo operates stations at Target on Southwest Military Dr (6 ports) and Target on Bandera Rd (4 ports) [1].
Planned Expansion and Federal Funding
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced the distribution of $226 million to fund 321 charging stations across 57 county seats and 264 metropolitan planning organization (MPO) areas statewide [3], [4]. This rollout is part of Phase 2 of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, established by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act [3], [4].
San Antonio Area Allocations
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) is responsible for 24 planned stations in the region [3], [4]. The distribution is as follows:
- San Antonio: 21 stations [3], [4].
- Seguin: 2 stations [3], [4].
- Hondo: 1 station [3], [4].
The selection of these sites was informed by public input gathered through an online crowdsourcing application and three public workshops hosted by AAMPO [3], [7].
Technical Requirements and Recent Milestones
Under Federal NEVI rules, every funded fast-charging site must be located within one mile of a designated travel corridor [3]. Additionally, each site must include at least four non-proprietary DC fast-charging ports capable of delivering at least 150 kW simultaneously [3].
Recent progress in the city includes the September opening of the first EV fast-charging station on San Antonio's southeast side, located at a Shell gas station at 418 Fair Avenue near Interstate 37 [3], [4].
Regional EV Demand and Growth
Infrastructure expansion is responding to a rise in electric vehicle adoption across Texas. In February, there were 456,667 registered electric vehicles in the state; by mid-October, that number increased to 532,282 [4]. TxDOT Data Management Director Michael Chamberlain stated that the demand for charging stations has never been higher [4].
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Active Charging Locations (San Antonio) | 221 | [1] |
| Total Ports (San Antonio) | 668 | [1] |
| Working DC-Fast Stations (San Antonio) | 47 | [1] |
| Planned New Stations (San Antonio City) | 21 | [3], [4] |
| Planned New Stations (San Antonio Area) | 24 | [3], [4] |
| Total Texas NEVI Phase 2 Funding | $226 million | [3], [4] |
| Texas Registered EVs (Mid-October) | 532,282 | [4] |
Practical Applications of This Data
For Residents and Visitors
EV users can currently rely on 24/7 DC fast-charging at major retail hubs like Walmart and Target, or Tesla-specific Superchargers along I-10 and Loop 1604 [1]. Those traveling through the southeast side can now utilize the fast-charging station at 418 Fair Avenue [3].
For Local Business Owners
While TxDOT has announced the $226 million allocation, no active solicitation or procurement schedule has been identified for the new stations [7]. However, the planned deployment signals imminent opportunities for contractors specializing in charging equipment, installation, and operations [7], [8]. Businesses can monitor the Texas Department of Transportation and the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for future procurement notices [7].