EV Charging in South Carolina

Install EV chargers or score a site in South Carolina with EV Data Map by Charge Rigs. 715 existing public charging locations (236 DC fast, 478 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability analysis on any South Carolina address.

South Carolina is served by 715 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 2,140 individual chargers. 236 of those locations (33%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 478 (67%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in South Carolina are Charleston (74), Greenville (74), Columbia (59), Myrtle Beach (31), North Charleston (27). Across the state, charging is provided by a mix of national networks and regional operators.

EV Data Map is an EVSE and DC Fast Charger location analyzer that scores every potential charging site in the United States from 0 to 100 for DC Fast Charger ROI — combining EV ownership density, daytime population, traffic, demographics, nearby competing chargers, dwell-time characteristics of surrounding land use, and grid capacity. Use the analyzer to enter any address in South Carolina and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

South Carolina charging by the numbers

Locations
715
Chargers
2,140
DC Fast locations
236
Level 2 locations
478

DC fast share: 33% · Level 2 share: 67% · 129 cities with public charging.

Top cities in South Carolina

The strongest EV charging hubs in South Carolina — explore site analysis and coverage detail:

Top cities for EV charging in South Carolina

The following South Carolina cities have the most public EV charging locations.

  1. Charleston — 74 locations (9 DC fast)
  2. Greenville — 74 locations (14 DC fast)
  3. Columbia — 59 locations (15 DC fast)
  4. Myrtle Beach — 31 locations (5 DC fast)
  5. North Charleston — 27 locations (7 DC fast)
  6. Summerville — 24 locations (3 DC fast)
  7. Florence — 20 locations (14 DC fast)
  8. Spartanburg — 20 locations (7 DC fast)
  9. Hilton Head Island — 19 locations (3 DC fast)
  10. Greer — 17 locations (3 DC fast)
  11. Anderson — 16 locations (9 DC fast)
  12. Rock Hill — 14 locations (6 DC fast)
  13. Sumter — 11 locations (4 DC fast)
  14. North Myrtle Beach — 10 locations (4 DC fast)
  15. Goose Creek — 9 locations
  16. Mt. Pleasant — 9 locations
  17. Conway — 9 locations (3 DC fast)
  18. Piedmont — 8 locations (6 DC fast)
  19. Bluffton — 8 locations (3 DC fast)
  20. Greenwood — 8 locations (4 DC fast)
  21. Travelers Rest — 7 locations (4 DC fast)
  22. Lexington — 7 locations (4 DC fast)
  23. Clemson — 7 locations
  24. Johns Island — 6 locations

How profitability scores work in South Carolina

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand inputs include the registered EV count, commute and through-traffic patterns, daytime worker population, retail and hospitality footprint, and tourism inflows. Competition uses the count and quality of nearby existing chargers — DC fast power, network reliability and dwell-fit. Operating economics include estimated electricity tariffs, demand-charge exposure, expected utilization, and capital cost for the recommended hardware mix.

For South Carolina the model accounts for the existing footprint of 236 DC fast and 478 Level 2 sites distributed across 129 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in South Carolina?
There are 715 public electric vehicle charging locations across South Carolina operating 2,140 individual chargers — 236 DC fast locations and 478 Level 2 locations.
Which city in South Carolina has the most EV chargers?
Charleston leads South Carolina with 74 public charging locations, followed by Greenville (74) and Columbia (59).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in South Carolina?
Level 2 chargers in South Carolina typically install for $4,000–$12,000 per port including make-ready; DC fast installs run $80,000–$250,000+ per port depending on power level, utility upgrades and trenching.
What permits and incentives apply to EV chargers in South Carolina?
Most South Carolina projects need an electrical permit (and a building permit plus utility coordination for DC fast). Sites can typically stack the federal 30C tax credit (up to 30% / $100,000 per commercial charger in eligible census tracts) with South Carolina state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in South Carolina?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in South Carolina energize in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs typically run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear procurement.
How long does it take an EV charger in South Carolina to become profitable?
Payback in South Carolina depends on utilization, electricity tariffs (especially demand charges) and incentives captured. Well-sited Level 2 stations typically reach payback in 3–5 years; DC fast sites with strong throughput in 3–6 years.

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