5.3 Column descriptions

Some key columns in the data include

  • the new status column we just created indicates whether an EV charging station is currently available and operational, whether it is planned for the future, or whether it is temporarily unavailable.
  • lev2 is the number of level 2 charging stations at this location. These are “fast” charging stations, but not as fast as lev3.
  • lev3 is the number of level 3 charging stations, also known as DC fast chargers. These are the fastest type of charging station.
  • network is the company or organization that operates the charging station. You’ll see, e.g. Tesla, ChargePoint, Electrify America, EVgo, Blink, SemaConnect, etc.
  • open.date is the date the charging station became active.