EV Charging in South Dakota

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South Dakota is served by 122 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 349 individual chargers. 49 of those locations (40%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 73 (60%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in South Dakota are Sioux Falls (31), Rapid City (21), Custer (9), Spearfish (6), Pierre (6). 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 Dakota and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

South Dakota charging by the numbers

Locations
122
Chargers
349
DC Fast locations
49
Level 2 locations
73

DC fast share: 40% · Level 2 share: 60% · 32 cities with public charging.

Top cities in South Dakota

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

Top cities for EV charging in South Dakota

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

  1. Sioux Falls — 31 locations (11 DC fast)
  2. Rapid City — 21 locations (7 DC fast)
  3. Custer — 9 locations (1 DC fast)
  4. Spearfish — 6 locations (4 DC fast)
  5. Pierre — 6 locations (3 DC fast)
  6. Watertown — 5 locations (4 DC fast)
  7. Deadwood — 5 locations
  8. Mitchell — 4 locations (4 DC fast)
  9. Brookings — 3 locations (1 DC fast)
  10. Keystone — 3 locations
  11. Mobridge — 2 locations (1 DC fast)
  12. Aberdeen — 2 locations (1 DC fast)
  13. Huron — 2 locations (1 DC fast)
  14. Wall — 2 locations (2 DC fast)
  15. Vermillion — 2 locations (1 DC fast)
  16. Winner — 2 locations (1 DC fast)
  17. SIOUX FALLS — 2 locations (1 DC fast)
  18. Rapid Ciy — 1 location (1 DC fast)
  19. Murdo — 1 location (1 DC fast)
  20. Ipswich — 1 location
  21. Sisseton — 1 location (1 DC fast)
  22. Marvin — 1 location
  23. Pine Ridge — 1 location
  24. Beresford — 1 location

How profitability scores work in South Dakota

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 Dakota the model accounts for the existing footprint of 49 DC fast and 73 Level 2 sites distributed across 32 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 Dakota?
There are 122 public electric vehicle charging locations across South Dakota operating 349 individual chargers — 49 DC fast locations and 73 Level 2 locations.
Which city in South Dakota has the most EV chargers?
Sioux Falls leads South Dakota with 31 public charging locations, followed by Rapid City (21) and Custer (9).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in South Dakota?
Level 2 chargers in South Dakota 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 Dakota?
Most South Dakota 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 Dakota state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in South Dakota?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in South Dakota 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 Dakota to become profitable?
Payback in South Dakota 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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