EV Charging Stations in Kinston, NC

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

8
Stations
3
With DC Fast
250 kW
Fastest Charger
1
Listed as Free

Kinston EV charging at a glance

Kinston, NC has 8 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (8 open to the public): 3 with DC fast charging and 5 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Kinston, NC - Tesla Supercharger at 250 kW (Tesla); 2 stations offer 150 kW or more. 1 station is listed as free to charge. None of the stations here publish a per-kWh price; check the network app before you charge. Most common networks: ChargePoint Network (5), Tesla Destination (1), EV Connect (1). Common places to charge: parks & leisure (3), grocery (1), food & drink (1).

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 Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app.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 Kinston

The 8 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.

Kinston, NC - Tesla Supercharger
9.6
4483 U.S. Highway 70 Tesla Food & drink DC Fast 250 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. NACS partner enabled.
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W. N. Wilder Co., Inc. dba Piggly Wiggly 61
8.3
2715 Highway 11/55 EV Connect Grocery DC Fast 150 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Neuse Sport Shop - Tesla Destination
6.8
225 E New Bern Rd Tesla Destination Level 2 Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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KINSTON HERRITAGERC
5.9
117 W Caswell St ChargePoint Network Parks & leisure DC Fast 40 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KINSTON GRAINGER STADIU
4.9
421 E Grainger Ave ChargePoint Network Parks & leisure Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KINSTON HERITAGE
4.9
101 N. Herritage St ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KINSTON LENOIR CC
4.9
231 North Carolina Hwy 58 ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KINSTON WOODMEN
4.9
2602 W Vernon Ave ChargePoint Network Parks & leisure Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Charging Networks in Kinston

ChargePoint Network
5 stations
EV Connect
1 station
Tesla
1 station
Tesla Destination
1 station

Charger Types in Kinston

DC Fast Charging
3 stations
Level 2 Charging
5 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Kinston, NC

How many EV charging stations are in Kinston?
Kinston, North Carolina has 8 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 8 of them open to the public, run by 4 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Kinston?
Yes. 3 stations in Kinston have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Kinston, NC - Tesla Supercharger at 250 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Kinston?
1 stations in Kinston 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 Kinston?
None of the 8 stations in Kinston publish a per-kWh price in the national database. Check the network's app or the charger screen before you plug in.
Which charging networks operate in Kinston?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (5 stations), Tesla Destination (1 stations), EV Connect (1 stations). In total 4 networks or operators have stations in Kinston.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Kinston?
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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