Best EV Charging Stations Atlanta: Recharging in Style

Many of Atlanta’s high-end hotels, restaurants, and shopping districts have installed electric vehicle (EV) chargers for guests, making it simple to power up during a dinner or overnight stay. From upscale dining and entertainment in Midtown to retail therapy and self-care in Buckhead, and dining and shopping in Alpharetta, try these three itineraries to cruise around in your EV and recharge in style in and around Atlanta.

Midtown Atlanta

Start the day browsing the more than 15,000 works in the permanent collection of the Richard Meier-designed High Museum of Art, which also hosts regular blockbuster exhibits and special events like art classes and conversations with artists. From there, head south to Colony Square — which has two free, dedicated EV charging stations — for lunch at Rumi’s Kitchen, a Persian spot serving kebab platters, family-style vegetables like roasted eggplant, and starters like a date and spinach salad. Then, stroll through the paths and grassy meadows of 211-acre Piedmont Park or 30 acres of outdoor and indoor plant displays at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, which has eight EV chargers for guests.

Other can’t-miss Midtown attractions include the historic, 1920s-era Fox Theatre — which offers regular programming including Broadway musicals, concerts, film screenings, and guided tours — as well as the Center for Puppetry Arts and SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film. For dinner, head to The Optimist, an elevated fish camp and bar serving raw oysters, hickory-roasted fish, and beach favorites like lobster rolls. Or, try 5Church Midtown, which has an approachable, elevated menu of new American fare, including fish and chips, flatbreads, sandwiches, and Southern sides like collard greens.

Continue the evening with the sounds of the award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the Woodruff Arts Center, which is near several parking decks with EV chargers. Or, kick back with a cocktail at JoJo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge, a moody, reservation-only bar inside Politan Row at Colony Square.

Stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, located in the heart of Midtown just steps from the storied restaurants and cultural institutions of Peachtree Street, the city’s most famed thoroughfare. Choose from 244 generously sized rooms and suites, decorated in soothing neutrals with elegant wooden accents. In addition to a large indoor pool, 24-hour in-room dining, and a 10-room spa, the hotel offers two EV charging stations for guests. End the day with a nightcap at Bar Margot, the Four Seasons’ elegant bar, which serves a late-night menu of snacks and drinks plus live music with a guest DJ on weekends.

Buckhead

Enjoy a luxury stay at The St. Regis Atlanta, a glamorous five-star property in the Buckhead neighborhood dubbed “The Beverly Hills of the East.” Charge your car at one of three stations — including two Tesla outlets — while you relax in one of the spacious 151 guest rooms, complete with lavish marble bathrooms, bespoke artwork, and access to 24/7 concierge services. Book a relaxing massage, rejuvenating facial, or expert nail service at the hotel’s sixth-floor spa, which has 10 treatment rooms plus a steam room and lounges.

Onsite dining options range from the lush and intimate Garden Room, which serves shareable small plates, and the sophisticated, chef-driven Atlas Buckhead, for seasonal American cuisine surrounded by a collection of notable 20th-century modern art. At Astor Court, dine on savory petite sandwiches, scones, and pastries at weekend high tea service.

Shop for designer goods from top brands like Dior, Jimmy Choo, Hermès, and Veronica Beard, clothing, shoes, beauty products, flowers, gifts, and more at Buckhead Village District. The luxury outdoor district also features several restaurants — including the French-inspired Le Bilboquet, with Parisian-style patio seating and an elegant menu of bistro fare, plus wine, cocktails, and draft beers — and two EV charging stations.

For exceptional service in one of the city’s most well-appointed dining rooms, head to local favorite Hal’s The Steakhouse, which serves New Orleans-style cuisine that includes award-winning steaks, fresh seafood, decadent pastas, and soups and salads. Or, enjoy Spanish tapas on the rooftop patio with city views at Gypsy Kitchen, including gluten-friendly and vegan options.

Alpharetta

Zip about 30 minutes up the highway from downtown Atlanta to this charming suburban town, home to high-end dining and shopping. Stay at The Hamilton Alpharetta, a luxury boutique hotel with 119 rooms and suites decorated in rich fabrics and jewel-towed hues with industrial accents. The hotel is just steps away from several downtown shops, including Society Boutique, Happy Home, Othels Art Gallery, and Fermented, a wine boutique with a sister tasting bar, Flight Club.

For more luxury shopping, head to Avalon, a shopping and dining district with 16 EV charging stations, including a Tesla Supercharger, which will power your car for a range of up to 200 miles in just 15 minutes. After browsing shops like Anthropologie, Chanel, Kendra Scott, and West Elm, settle into a table at Oak Steakhouse and dine on shareable plates like truffle frites and oysters as well as the house specialty: steaks and chops made with certified Angus beef.

Back in downtown Alpharetta, try starters like caviar service or Spanish octopus, plus a concise menu of pastas and mains like a confit lamb shank at the elegant gastropub Foundation Social Eatery. Or, try Spanish fare ranging from steaks and seafood to tacos and more at Fogón and Lions, also downtown. For a taste of Italy in Alpharetta, head to Sorella Vicina for its elegant, intimate dining room and dishes like a heritage pork loin served with mascarpone polenta, butternut squash, and eggplant relish. The restaurant also has an extensive list of wines by the bottle and glass from Italy, Spain, California, and France. Finish the night back at The Hamilton at Roaring Social, a 1920s-inspired nightclub with cocktails, small bites, and eight lanes of bowling.

Atlanta is one of the most EV-friendly cities in the country, with nearly 30,000 of the battery-powered vehicles on the road. Whether you’re in the city on vacation or just passing through, charging your electric vehicle in metro Atlanta has never been easier, with more than 5,000 public charging stations scattered throughout the area. Learn more about Charging on the Go from Georgia Power.