Where to Install EV Chargers in South Carolina

Where to install EV chargers in South Carolina: 704 existing locations, 40 chargers per 100k residents, NEVI corridor status, top opportunity ZIPs, network share data, and per-charger install cost bands. Free 0–100 site profitability score for any address.

South Carolina install metrics

Public locations
704
DC fast sites
233
Chargers per 100k residents
40
Demand-gap score
58/100 — Moderate opportunity

Top opportunity ZIPs

ZIP codes with the highest charger demand-gap — many existing chargers, few of them DC fast.

Top metros for EV charger installation

  1. Greenville — 74 locations · 14 DC fast (19%)
  2. Charleston — 70 locations · 9 DC fast (13%)
  3. Columbia — 59 locations · 15 DC fast (25%)
  4. Myrtle Beach — 31 locations · 5 DC fast (16%)
  5. North Charleston — 26 locations · 6 DC fast (23%)
  6. Summerville — 24 locations · 3 DC fast (13%)
  7. Florence — 20 locations · 14 DC fast (70%)
  8. Spartanburg — 20 locations · 7 DC fast (35%)

Install cost bands

Level 2 dual-port
$6,500 – $14,500
DC fast 150 kW
$110,000 – $175,000
DC fast 350 kW
$195,000 – $285,000

Network share in South Carolina

NEVI corridor status

South Carolina has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Projects within one travel mile of a corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify for NEVI Formula Program cost-share.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I install an EV charger in South Carolina?
South Carolina has 704 public charging locations and 233 DC fast sites for a population of 5,373,000, or about 40 chargers per 100,000 residents. The highest-opportunity ZIP codes are 29201, 29607, 29601. Run any candidate address through our free profitability analyzer to get a 0–100 score.
Is South Carolina good for EV charger investment?
Moderate opportunity. With an EV adoption multiplier of 0.6× the national average and 4.3 DC fast locations per 100k people, South Carolina shows meaningful undersupply that creates a window for new sites.
How much does it cost to install a DC fast charger in South Carolina?
Industry benchmarks place a 150 kW DC fast charger at $110,000–$175,000 per port, and a 350 kW high-power port at $195,000–$285,000. Dual-port Level 2 stations run $6,500–$14,500.
Does South Carolina have NEVI funding for EV chargers?
Yes. South Carolina participates in the NEVI Formula Program and has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors eligible for federal cost-share. Sites within one travel mile of a designated corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify.
Which charging networks dominate South Carolina?
ChargePoint Network (33.1%), Non-Networked (17%), Tesla Destination (11.6%) lead by location count.

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