EV Charging Stations in Athens, AL

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

9
Stations
3
With DC Fast
350 kW
Fastest Charger
5
Listed as Free

Athens EV charging at a glance

Athens, AL has 9 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (8 open to the public): 3 with DC fast charging and 6 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) at 350 kW (Electrify America); 3 stations offer 150 kW or more. 5 stations are 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: Tesla Destination (4), Tesla (2), Blink Network (1). Common places to charge: hotel (6), shopping (1), public building (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 Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app.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 Athens

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.

Athens, AL - Lindsay Lane South - Tesla Supercharger
10.0
2328 Lindsay Ln S Tesla Gas & travel stop DC Fast 325 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Walmart 661 (Athens, AL)
9.2
1011 US Hwy 72 E Electrify America Shopping DC Fast 350 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Red Roof Inn & Suites
7.7
1218 Kelli Dr Blink Network Hotel Level 2 21.6 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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Sleep Inn Athens I-65 - Tesla Destination
7.6
1115 Audubon Ln Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 12 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Athens, AL - Tesla Supercharger
7.3
21282 Athens-Limestone Blvd. Tesla Hotel DC Fast 150 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Athens - Tesla Destination
7.1
Braly Blvd Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 8 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Clarion Pointe Athens I-65 - Tesla Destination
7.1
1322 US Hwy 72 E Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens I-65 Exit 351 - Tesla Destination
6.2
1218 Kelli Drive Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 19 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Charging Networks in Athens

Tesla Destination
4 stations
Tesla
2 stations
Blink Network
1 station
Electrify America
1 station
Non-networked
1 station

Charger Types in Athens

DC Fast Charging
3 stations
Level 2 Charging
6 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Athens, AL

How many EV charging stations are in Athens?
Athens, Alabama has 9 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 8 of them open to the public, run by 5 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Athens?
Yes. 3 stations in Athens have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) at 350 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Athens?
5 stations in Athens 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 Athens?
None of the 9 stations in Athens 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 Athens?
The most common are Tesla Destination (4 stations), Tesla (2 stations), Blink Network (1 stations). In total 5 networks or operators have stations in Athens.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Athens?
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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