EV Charging Stations in Charleston, SC

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

79
Stations
9
With DC Fast
360 kW
Fastest Charger
26
Listed as Free

Charleston EV charging at a glance

Charleston, SC has 79 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (75 open to the public): 9 with DC fast charging and 72 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Point Hope at 360 kW (EV Connect); 2 stations offer 150 kW or more. 26 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: ChargePoint Network (37), Tesla Destination (17), Non-networked (14). Common places to charge: apartments (17), hotel (10), parking (8).

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 Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app.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 Charleston

The 40 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.

Charleston, SC - Tesla Supercharger
10.0
2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Tesla Shopping DC Fast 250 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. NACS partner enabled.
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Point Hope
9.2
826 Foundation St EV Connect Shopping DC Fast 360 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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61 West - Tesla Destination
7.9
1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd Tesla Destination Level 2 12 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Charleston, SC - Citadel Haven Dr - Tesla Destination
7.9
678 Citadel Haven Dr Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Charleston, SC - Tesla Destination
7.9
2070 Fairchild Street Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Blackbaud - 65 Fairchild St
7.6
65 Fairchild Street Blink Network Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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Nowell Creek Village - Building 3000 - Tesla Destination
7.6
250 Inlet Ave Tesla Destination Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Nowell Creek Village - Building 7000 - Tesla Destination
7.6
500 Salt Wedge Dr Tesla Destination Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Nowell Creek Village - Building 1000 - Tesla Destination
7.6
310 W Seashell St Tesla Destination Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Nowell Creek Village - Building 4000 - Tesla Destination
7.6
155 Coastal Dr Tesla Destination Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Nowell Creek Village - Building 6000 - Tesla Destination
7.6
505 Salt Wedge Dr Tesla Destination Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Hudson Nissan
7.4
1714 Savannah Hwy Non-networked Car dealer DC Fast Level 2 50 kW max Free Dealership business hours
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HOC HOC PUBLIC #1
7.2
3150 Marginal Rd ChargePoint Network DC Fast 62.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HOC HOC PUBLIC #2
7.2
3150 Marginal Rd ChargePoint Network DC Fast 62.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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GOC GOC PUBLIC #1
7.2
3140 Marginal Rd ChargePoint Network DC Fast 62.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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GOC GOC PUBLIC #2
7.2
3150 Marginal Rd ChargePoint Network DC Fast 62.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Rick Hendrick Chevy
6.8
1500 Savannah Hwy Non-networked Car dealer Level 2 Free 24 hours daily
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City of Charleston - Gaillard Auditorium
6.6
32 Alexander St Non-networked Parking Level 2 Free Garage business hours
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City of Charleston - Queen Street Garage
6.3
93 Queen St Non-networked Parking Level 2 Free Garage business hours
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City of Charleston - Visitor Center Garage
6.3
63 Mary St Non-networked Parking Level 2 Free Garage business hours
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Renaissance Charleston Historic District - Tesla Destination
6.2
68 Wentworth St Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 13 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Grand Bohemian Charleston Hotel - Tesla Destination
6.2
55 Wentworth St Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 8 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Zero George Hotel and Bar - Tesla Destination
6.0
0 George St Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 11 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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32 Laurens St - Building C - Tesla Destination
6.0
32 Laurens St Tesla Destination Apartments Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Palmetto Ford Lincoln
6.0
1625 Savannah Hwy Non-networked Car dealer Level 2 Free Dealership business hours
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Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview - Tesla Destination
5.9
301 Savannah Hwy Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 8 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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31 Laurens St - Building B - Tesla Destination
5.9
31 Laurens St Tesla Destination Apartments Level 2 7 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Moxy Charleston Downtown - Tesla Destination
5.9
547 Meeting St Tesla Destination Level 2 Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Park
5.8
1500 Old Towne Road Rivian Waypoints Parks & leisure Level 2 11 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Publix #1599
5.8
10 Westedge St Non-networked Grocery Level 2 Free Store business hours; customer use only while shopping at Pu
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HarbourView Inn - Tesla Destination
5.7
2 Vendue Range Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 6 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Hendrick Volvo Cars - Charleston
5.5
1464 Savannah Hwy Non-networked Car dealer Level 2 Free 7:30am-7pm daily; dealership use only
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Hudson Nissan
5.5
1714 Savannah Hwy Non-networked Car dealer Level 2 Free Dealership business hours
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Tech Center Garage
5.3
4 Conroy St. ABM Parking Level 2 7.6 kW max Price not published
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Cigar Factory
5.3
701 East Bay St EV Connect Workplace Level 2 7.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Gadsden Condominiums
5.3
5 Gadsdenboro St VIALYNK Apartments Level 2 6.7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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GODDARD POINT H STATION 5
5.3
800 Foundation Street ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CORMAC STATION 2B
5.3
1310 Meeting Street Rd ChargePoint Network Apartments Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CORMAC STATION 3A
5.3
1310 Meeting Street Rd ChargePoint Network Apartments Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CORMAC STATION 2A
5.3
1310 Meeting Street Rd ChargePoint Network Apartments Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Charging Networks in Charleston

ChargePoint Network
37 stations
Tesla Destination
17 stations
Non-networked
14 stations
ABM
4 stations
EV Connect
2 stations
Blink Network
2 stations
Rivian Waypoints
1 station
Tesla
1 station
VIALYNK
1 station

Charger Types in Charleston

DC Fast Charging
9 stations
Level 2 Charging
72 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Charleston, SC

How many EV charging stations are in Charleston?
Charleston, South Carolina has 79 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 75 of them open to the public, run by 9 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Charleston?
Yes. 9 stations in Charleston have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Point Hope at 360 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Charleston?
26 stations in Charleston 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 Charleston?
None of the 79 stations in Charleston 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 Charleston?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (37 stations), Tesla Destination (17 stations), Non-networked (14 stations). In total 9 networks or operators have stations in Charleston.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Charleston?
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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