EV Charging Stations in Buffalo, NY

Data updated October 25, 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of Energy (NREL)

176
Stations
11
With DC Fast
320 kW
Fastest Charger
5
Listed as Free

Buffalo EV charging at a glance

Buffalo, NY has 176 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (170 open to the public): 11 with DC fast charging and 166 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Aldi TUL 80 Elmwood at 320 kW (Red E); 6 stations offer 150 kW or more. 5 stations are listed as free to charge. Only 2 of 176 stations list a per-kWh price; the lowest listed is $0.22/kWh at Douglas Development. Most common networks: ChargePoint Network (123), EV Connect (14), VIALYNK (10). Common places to charge: parking (45), hospital & clinic (29), school & campus (27).

Station data: U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center (NREL), updated October 25, 2026. Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app. How we score stations.

Top-rated charging stations in Buffalo

The 40 best public stations by PlugCompass Score (price, speed, reliability, access, ports), always including the fastest, free and cheapest ones. Distance and ads never change the score.

Warehouse Restaurant
8.7
4360 Milestrip Rd VIALYNK Food & drink DC Fast 240 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Lia Honda Williamsville
8.6
4891 Transit Rd QUICKCHARGE Car dealer DC Fast Level 2 120 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Aldi TUL 80 Elmwood
8.0
2090 Elmwood Ave Red E Grocery DC Fast 320.2 kW max Price not published
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Aldi Broadway TUL 84
8.0
998 Broadway St Red E Grocery DC Fast 320.2 kW max Price not published
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OPTIMUS ENERGY WILLIAMSVLL DC2
7.9
6687 Transit Road ChargePoint Network DC Fast 160 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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OPTIMUS ENERGY WILLIAMSVLL DC3
7.9
6687 Transit Road ChargePoint Network DC Fast 160 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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OPTIMUS ENERGY WILLIAMSVLL DC4
7.4
6687 Transit Road ChargePoint Network Food & drink DC Fast 120 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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OPTIMUS ENERGY WILLIAMSVLL DC1
7.4
6687 Transit Road ChargePoint Network Food & drink DC Fast 120 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Buffalo, NY - Tesla Supercharger
7.3
4455 Transit Road Tesla Shopping DC Fast 150 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Buffalo Niagara International Airport
7.3
4200 Genesee St Non-networked Airport Level 2 Free 24 hours daily
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SWTCH Energy
7.1
703 E Delavan Ave SWTCH Public building Level 2 9.6 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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Buffalo State - Cleveland Hall
7.1
1300 Elmwood Ave Non-networked School & campus Level 2 Free 24 hours daily
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Augspurger Parking Ramp
7.0
362 Pearl St EV Connect Parking Level 2 9.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Adams Parking Ramp
7.0
343 Washington St EV Connect Parking Level 2 9.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center
6.8
1 Pool Plaza VIALYNK Public building Level 2 19.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Fernbach Parking Ramp
6.6
200 Pearl St EV Connect Parking Level 2 9.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Turner Parking Ramp
6.6
1 Perkins Dr. EV Connect Parking Level 2 9.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Lincoln Park
6.5
1200 Parker Blvd VIALYNK Parks & leisure Level 2 19.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Iroquois Bar Corp
6.5
155 Commerce Drive Blink Network Level 2 16.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Genesee Towers
6.5
257W Genesee St #100 VIALYNK Parking Level 2 7.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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132 Lakefront Blvd
6.5
132 Lakefront Blvd SYNERGEV Apartments Level 2 7.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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95 Perry St
6.5
95 Perry St VIALYNK Parking Level 2 6.7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Parking Lot
6.3
345 Olympic Avenue EVOKE Apartments Level 2 32 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Econo Lodge Buffalo South
6.2
4360 Milestrip Rd VIALYNK Hotel Level 2 11.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Bear Metal Works
6.2
39 Scoville Avenue SYNERGEV Level 2 11.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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46-54 Angle St
6.2
46-54 Angle St EV Connect Parking Level 2 11 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
6.2
335 Doat St. VIALYNK School & campus Level 2 10 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Douglas Development
6.2
1 Seneca Dr Non-networked Parking Level 2 $0.22/kWh 24 hours daily
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Visitor Parking Lot
6.1
553 Washington St FLO Parking Level 2 6.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Employee Parking Lot
6.1
553 Washington St FLO Workplace Level 2 6.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NEW CITY HALL CITY HALL 1
5.9
2838 South Park Ave ChargePoint Network Public building DC Fast 40 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Ford Motor Company Buffalo Stamping Plant North West Parking Lot
5.8
3663 Lake Shore Road Blink Network Parking Level 2 10.8 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Evolution Dental Science
5.8
150 Essjay Rd VIALYNK Workplace Level 2 10.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Trico Building Apartment
5.8
628 Ellicott Street Blink Network Apartments Level 2 10 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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166 Tyler St
5.8
166 Tyler St EV Connect Parks & leisure Level 2 9.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Physician's Lot
5.7
2157 Main St Buffalo EV Connect Hospital & clinic Level 2 7.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Associate's Lot
5.7
2157 Main St EV Connect Hospital & clinic Level 2 7.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Silos at Elk Street
5.7
50 Elk St EV Connect Workplace Level 2 7.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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1890 Bailey Ave
5.7
1890 Bailey Ave EV Connect Level 2 7.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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TownePlace Suites - Buffalo Airport
2.6
4265 Genesee St Non-networked Hotel Level 2 $0.50/kWh For guest use only
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Charging Networks in Buffalo

ChargePoint Network
123 stations
EV Connect
14 stations
VIALYNK
10 stations
Non-networked
6 stations · from $0.22/kWh published
NOODOE
4 stations
Red E
3 stations
Blink Network
3 stations
FLO
2 stations
SYNERGEV
2 stations
SWTCH
2 stations
WEVO
1 station
EVOKE
1 station
FLASH
1 station
QUICKCHARGE
1 station
Tesla
1 station
Tesla Destination
1 station
AMPUP
1 station

Charger Types in Buffalo

DC Fast Charging
11 stations
Level 2 Charging
166 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Buffalo, NY

How many EV charging stations are in Buffalo?
Buffalo, New York has 176 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 170 of them open to the public, run by 17 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Buffalo?
Yes. 11 stations in Buffalo have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Aldi TUL 80 Elmwood at 320 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Buffalo?
5 stations in Buffalo are listed as free to charge. Free charging is often limited to customers, guests or opening hours, and parking may cost extra, so check the station's access notes.
How much does EV charging cost in Buffalo?
Most stations do not publish a price: only 2 of 176 list a per-kWh rate. The lowest listed price is $0.22/kWh at Douglas Development. Prices change, so confirm in the network's app before you charge.
Which charging networks operate in Buffalo?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (123 stations), EV Connect (14 stations), VIALYNK (10 stations). In total 17 networks or operators have stations in Buffalo.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Buffalo?
Every station gets a PlugCompass Score from 0 to 10 built from published facts: price compared with similar chargers, charging speed in kW, driver check-ins, access hours and number of ports. Distance and advertising never change the score. The method is explained at https://plugcompass.com/how-we-score.

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