{"id":166010,"date":"2026-07-24T23:59:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T23:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=166010"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:09:16","slug":"best-credit-card-for-ev-charging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-card-for-ev-charging\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Credit Cards for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Purchases: Earn Up to 5X Points or 6% Cash Back"},"content":{"rendered":"

Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream. And if you've ditched your gas-powered car in favor of one that requires a pit stop at the charging station, our post on the best credit cards for gas and fuel<\/a> will no longer be worth keeping bookmarked.<\/p>\n

Instead, here are the best and most rewarding credit cards to use for EV charging.<\/p>\n

Overview of the Best Cards for EV Charging Purchases<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before diving into each card's specifics, here's a snapshot of the best cards for paying for electric vehicle charging. In the table below, you'll find the card's annual fe and the earning category for EV charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Card Name<\/th>Annual Fee<\/th>EV Charging Earning Category<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Atmos\u2122 Rewards Ascent Visa Signature\u00ae<\/sup> credit card<\/a><\/td>$95<\/td>2X points per $1 spent at EV charging stations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atmos\u2122 Rewards Visa Signature\u00ae<\/sup> Business Card<\/a><\/td>$70 for the company and $25 per card<\/td>2X points per $1 spent at EV charging stations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bank of America\u00ae<\/sup> Customized Cash Rewards credit card<\/a><\/td>$0<\/td>6% cash back for the first year in the category of your choice (choose from gas and EV charging station, online shopping\/\u200bcable\/\u200bstreaming\/\u200binternet\/\u200bphone plan, dining, travel, drug store\/\u200bpharmacy, or home improvement\/\u200bfurnishings purchases). After the 3% first-year bonus offer ends, you will earn 3% cash back on these purchases up to the quarterly maximum.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Costco Anywhere Visa\u00ae<\/sup> Card by Citi<\/a><\/td>$0<\/td>4% cash back on eligible gas purchases (including EV charging).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Citi Strata Premier\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> (Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>$95<\/td>3X points per $1 spent at EV charging stations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Citi Strata\u2120 Card<\/a> (Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>$0<\/td>3X points per $1 spent at EV charging stations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AT&T Points Plus\u00ae<\/sup> Card from Citi<\/a> (Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>$0<\/td>3X points per $1 spent at EV charging stations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wells Fargo Autograph\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> (Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>$0<\/td>3X points per $1 spent at gas stations and EV charging stations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wells Fargo Attune\u2120 Card<\/a> (no longer open to new applicants)<\/td>$0<\/td>4% cash back at EV charging stations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Bank Altitude\u00ae<\/sup> Go Visa Signature\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/td>$0<\/td>2X points per $1 spent at EV charging stations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Bank Altitude\u00ae<\/sup> Connect Visa Signature\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/td>$0<\/td>4X points per $1 spent at EV charging stations (on up to $1,000 spent per quarter).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/td>$0<\/td>5X points per $1 spent at EV charging stations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Best Credit Cards for EV Charging Purchases<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our recommendation for the best credit card for EV charging purchases depends on what type of rewards<\/a> you're seeking:<\/p>\n