Where to Install EV Chargers in South Dakota

Where to install EV chargers in South Dakota: 122 existing locations, 38 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 Dakota install metrics

Public locations
122
DC fast sites
49
Chargers per 100k residents
38
Demand-gap score
59/100 — 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. Sioux Falls — 31 locations · 11 DC fast (35%)
  2. Rapid City — 21 locations · 7 DC fast (33%)
  3. Custer — 9 locations · 1 DC fast (11%)
  4. Spearfish — 6 locations · 4 DC fast (67%)
  5. Pierre — 6 locations · 3 DC fast (50%)
  6. Watertown — 5 locations · 4 DC fast (80%)
  7. Deadwood — 5 locations · 0 DC fast (0%)
  8. Mitchell — 4 locations · 4 DC fast (100%)

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 Dakota

NEVI corridor status

South Dakota 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 Dakota?
South Dakota has 122 public charging locations and 49 DC fast sites for a population of 919,000, or about 38 chargers per 100,000 residents. The highest-opportunity ZIP codes are 57701, 57730, 57104. Run any candidate address through our free profitability analyzer to get a 0–100 score.
Is South Dakota good for EV charger investment?
Moderate opportunity. With an EV adoption multiplier of 0.6× the national average and 5.3 DC fast locations per 100k people, South Dakota shows meaningful undersupply that creates a window for new sites.
How much does it cost to install a DC fast charger in South Dakota?
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 Dakota have NEVI funding for EV chargers?
Yes. South Dakota 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 Dakota?
ChargePoint Network (36.1%), Tesla Destination (18.9%), Non-Networked (9%) lead by location count.

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