EV Charging Stations in Highlands, NC

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

10
Stations
0
With DC Fast
16 kW
Fastest Charger
6
Listed as Free

Highlands EV charging at a glance

Highlands, NC has 10 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (10 open to the public): 0 with DC fast charging and 10 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is 200 Main - Tesla Destination at 16 kW (Tesla Destination). 6 stations are listed as free to charge. Only 2 of 10 stations list a per-kWh price; the lowest listed is $0.40/kWh at City of Highlands - Oat St. Most common networks: ENVIROSPARK (7), Tesla Destination (3). Common places to charge: hotel (4), public building (3), food & drink (2).

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 Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app.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

The 10 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.

Lodge and Falls Cottages
6.5
445 Main St ENVIROSPARK Hotel Level 2 6.7 kW max Free 24 hours daily; for guest use only
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200 Main - Tesla Destination
6.4
200 Main St Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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The Ugly Dog Public House - Highlands - Tesla Destination
6.2
420 Spring St Tesla Destination Food & drink Level 2 13 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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The Park on Main - Tesla Destination
6.2
205 Main St Tesla Destination Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Half-Mile Farm
6.0
214 Half Mile Dr ENVIROSPARK Hotel Level 2 6.7 kW max Free 24 hours daily; for guest use only
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Ugly Dog Tavern
5.8
294 S 4th St ENVIROSPARK Food & drink Level 2 11.1 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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200 Main
5.8
200 Main St ENVIROSPARK Hotel Level 2 6.7 kW max Free 24 hours daily; for guest use only
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City of Highlands - 3rd St
5.3
315 S 3rd St ENVIROSPARK Public building Level 2 Price not published 24 hours daily
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Highlands Chamber Of Commerce And Welcome Center
4.5
108 Main St. ENVIROSPARK Public building Level 2 6.7 kW max $0.40/kWh 24 hours daily
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City of Highlands - Oat St
4.5
200 Oak St ENVIROSPARK Public building Level 2 $0.40/kWh 24 hours daily
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Charging Networks in Highlands

ENVIROSPARK
7 stations · from $0.40/kWh published
Tesla Destination
3 stations

Charger Types in Highlands

Level 2 Charging
10 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Highlands, NC

How many EV charging stations are in Highlands?
Highlands, North Carolina has 10 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 10 of them open to the public, run by 2 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Is there free EV charging in Highlands?
6 stations in Highlands 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 Highlands?
Most stations do not publish a price: only 2 of 10 list a per-kWh rate. The lowest listed price is $0.40/kWh at City of Highlands - Oat St. Prices change, so confirm in the network's app before you charge.
Which charging networks operate in Highlands?
The most common are ENVIROSPARK (7 stations), Tesla Destination (3 stations). In total 2 networks or operators have stations in Highlands.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Highlands?
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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