EV Charging Stations in South Lake Tahoe, CA

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

22
Stations
6
With DC Fast
350 kW
Fastest Charger
7
Listed as Free

South Lake Tahoe EV charging at a glance

South Lake Tahoe, CA has 22 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (22 open to the public): 6 with DC fast charging and 16 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is South Lake Tahoe CA1-139 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) at 350 kW (Electrify America); 4 stations offer 150 kW or more. 7 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 (7), ChargePoint Network (7), Tesla (3). Common places to charge: hotel (8), shopping (3), grocery (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 Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app.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 South Lake Tahoe

The 22 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.

South Lake Tahoe, CA - Modesto Avenue - Tesla Supercharger
10.0
977 Modesto Ave Tesla Parking DC Fast 325 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. NACS partner enabled.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA - Emerald Bay Road - Tesla Supercharger
10.0
961 Emerald Bay Rd Tesla Food & drink DC Fast 325 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. NACS partner enabled.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA - Tesla Supercharger
9.6
2977 US-50 Tesla Grocery DC Fast 250 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. NACS partner enabled.
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South Lake Tahoe CA1-139 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)
9.2
3344 Lake Tahoe Blvd Electrify America DC Fast 350 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Quality inn S Lake Tahoe - Tesla Destination
7.6
Pine Blvd Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 8 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Econolodge Inn and Suite - Tesla Destination
7.6
Lake Tahoe Blvd Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 8 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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GF4EVA SOUTH LAKE DC1
7.2
2012 Lake Tahoe Blvd ChargePoint Network Shopping DC Fast 62.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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GF4EVA SOUTH LAKE DC2
7.2
2012 Lake Tahoe Blvd ChargePoint Network Shopping DC Fast 62.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Bellamy Parking Garage
7.2
1 Bellamy Court Blink Network Parking Level 2 16.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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South Lake Tahoe Recreation & Aquatics Center
6.8
1100 Rufus Allen Boulevard Blink Network Parks & leisure Level 2 16.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Marriott's Timber Lodge - Tesla Destination
6.7
4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Basecamp Hotel - Tesla Destination
6.5
4143 Cedar Ave Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 13 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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The Coachman Hotel - Tesla Destination
6.4
4100 Pine Blvd Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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The Landing Resort & Spa - Tesla Destination
6.2
4104 Lakeshore Blvd Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Grand Residences by Marriott, Tahoe - Tesla Destination
6.2
1001 Heavenly Village Way Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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EL DORADO SLT LIBRARY
5.4
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd ChargePoint Network Public building Level 2 9.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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EL DORADO SLT EDC GOV 2
5.3
1360 Johnson Boulevard ChargePoint Network Level 2 7.7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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EL DORADO SLT EDC GOV 1
5.3
1360 Johnson Boulevard ChargePoint Network Level 2 7.7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KEEP TAHOE BLUE CT4K
5.3
2877 Lake Tahoe Boulevard ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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GF4EVA SOUTH LAKE L2
5.3
2012 Lake Tahoe Blvd ChargePoint Network Shopping Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Whole Foods South Lake Tahoe Blvd
5.3
3600 Lake Tahoe Boulevard Blink Network Grocery Level 2 6.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village - South Lake Tahoe
4.5
1 Lake Parkway EVRANGE Hotel Level 2 6.7 kW max Price not published
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Charging Networks in South Lake Tahoe

ChargePoint Network
7 stations
Tesla Destination
7 stations
Blink Network
3 stations
Tesla
3 stations
Electrify America
1 station
EVRANGE
1 station

Charger Types in South Lake Tahoe

DC Fast Charging
6 stations
Level 2 Charging
16 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for South Lake Tahoe, CA

How many EV charging stations are in South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe, California has 22 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 22 of them open to the public, run by 6 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in South Lake Tahoe?
Yes. 6 stations in South Lake Tahoe have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is South Lake Tahoe CA1-139 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) at 350 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in South Lake Tahoe?
7 stations in South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe?
None of the 22 stations in South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe?
The most common are Tesla Destination (7 stations), ChargePoint Network (7 stations), Tesla (3 stations). In total 6 networks or operators have stations in South Lake Tahoe.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in South Lake Tahoe?
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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