US and Canada Add 229 New CCS Fast-Charging Stations in June 2025, Outpacing 2024

North America Sees Major Uptick in CCS Charger Installations

According to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), the United States and Canada deployed 229 CCS (Combined Charging System) fast-charging stations in June 2025, representing 800 individual chargepoints. This development highlights a continued buildout of Level 3 EV infrastructure across the continent.

By comparison, June 2024 saw 185 stations and 545 chargepoints installed, illustrating a 24% increase in station count and a 47% jump in total CCS ports year-over-year. While the figures represent a decline from the unusually high May 2025 numbers, they reinforce a longer-term upward trend.

Who Can Use These Chargers?

The new CCS stations are compatible with most modern EVs from Ford, GM, Hyundai, Rivian, Polestar, and others. However, several exceptions remain:

1. Tesla drivers without a CCS adapter cannot access these stations. Some older Teslas also require hardware upgrades.

2. Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and other CHAdeMO-standard EVs are not supported.

3. Some older CCS EVs may still face physical connector or cable-length limitations at certain sites.

Additionally, some Tesla Superchargers equipped with Magic Dock adapters have been included in this month’s CCS data set. These units are designed to support CCS vehicles directly, though cord length remains an operational concern for some models.

Tesla’s Role in the CCS Ecosystem

A number of Tesla Superchargers now support CCS charging through Magic Dock, an adapter integration that opens access to non-Tesla EVs. However, most Superchargers still do not feature Magic Dock.

While Tesla plans to open more v3 and v4 Superchargers to other automakers using NACS adapters, such locations are not reflected in the AFDC CCS-specific report. For comprehensive Tesla-compatible station listings, the Tesla mobile app remains the best tool for real-time location data and compatibility filtering.

Multi-Port Expansion and Upgrade Sites

It’s worth noting that some of the 229 newly listed stations are refreshed sites, meaning older equipment was replaced with faster, more reliable chargers. As charging providers modernize their hardware, the number of ports per site continues to grow—important for reducing congestion and improving EV driver experience.

Large-capacity stations are becoming more common, especially near major interstates and urban centers, often offering 6–12 or more chargepoints per location.

The Shift Toward Dual-Standard Chargers

While CCS remains the dominant standard for non-Tesla EVs, the NACS connector is increasingly being adopted across the industry. In response, many charging networks are deploying dual-standard chargers, capable of serving both CCS and NACS vehicles.

This reflects a transitional period for EV charging standards in North America. Despite Tesla’s NACS push, CCS infrastructure expansion remains essential, particularly for the majority of EVs sold to date, which are CCS-based.

Why CCS Is Still Growing

The continued deployment of CCS stations in 2025 is a response to current market conditions:

• Legacy fleet compatibility: Most EVs on North American roads today use CCS.

• Automaker alignment: OEMs like Hyundai and GM still ship CCS-based vehicles, with NACS adoption happening gradually.

• Regulatory and funding momentum: Many public grants and infrastructure projects require CCS support.

While NACS is on the rise, CCS isn’t going anywhere—at least not in the near term.

Data Integrity and User Resources

The AFDC database serves as the backbone of this monthly report. Although minor inaccuracies may exist—such as double counting or misclassified refreshes—it remains the most comprehensive and publicly available data source on EV charging infrastructure in North America.

For real-time updates or route-based discovery, tools like PlugShare and the Tesla app are recommended. Additionally, EV owners seeking alerts on newly opened CCS stations can subscribe to free notifications via EVPOV.com.

Charging Forward

With 229 new CCS stations coming online in a single month, the expansion of EV infrastructure in the U.S. and Canada continues to outpace many forecasts. Despite questions around long-term standardization, June 2025’s numbers reinforce the resilience and importance of CCS charging in the evolving North American EV landscape.

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