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EV charging in South Bend, IN
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in South Bend, IN. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, South Bend has 25 public charging stations with 67 Level 2 ports, including 12 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 25Public stations
- 67Level 2 ports
- 12DC fast ports
- 15%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 4 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 7 networks: ChargePoint Network (7), ZEFNET (6), FLO (6), Tesla Destination (3), and 3 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 22 stations; NACS / Tesla at 4 stations.
Of these stations, 4 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 21. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
4 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How South Bend compares
- 2.4 public stations per 10,000 residents — 2.2× the Indiana rate (1.1).
- 1.2 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 80% of the Indiana rate (1.5).
Who runs South Bend's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 12 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 96% of South Bend's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (103,713 residents; Indiana 6,924,275). Station counts use NREL's address city, which can extend past city limits, so rates are approximate.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. South Bend has 25 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN - Tesla Supercharger 1228 N Eddy St | Tesla | DC fast 12 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| South Bend, IN - Tesla Destination 1228 N Eddy St | Tesla Destination | 12 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Inn at Saint Mary's - Tesla Destination 53993 US 933 | Tesla Destination | 4 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Community Center 1522 Linden Avenue | FLO | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| City of South Bend - Veterans Memorial Park 1501 Northside Boulevard | FLO | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| City of South Bend - Pinhook Park 2801 Riverside Drive | FLO | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Inn at Saint Mary's 53993 State Highway 933 South Bend | Blink Network | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| City of South Bend - City Hall Parking Garage 121 East Wayne Street | FLO | 3 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Potawatomi Zoo 500 South Greenlawn Avenue | ZEFNET | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| FW CASINO PG 1ST FLOOR 3000 Prairie Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
⚠ 1 of South Bend's 25 stations haven't been re-confirmed by NREL in over 18 months and may be out of service — confirm in the network's app. Spotted something out of date or missing? Report a correction.
What this means
Level 2 is the standard public and home charger (240V) — a few hours for a full charge, fine for shopping, work, or overnight. DC fast charging is the highway kind: 20–40 minutes to most of a charge, but not every station has it.
Connectors are the plug shape. J1772 is the universal Level 2 plug almost every non-Tesla EV uses. CCS and CHAdeMO are DC fast-charging plugs (CHAdeMO is older, mostly older Nissan Leafs). NACS is Tesla's plug, now the emerging US standard — many newer non-Teslas use it or an adapter.
This page summarizes NREL's own station records and is not a live availability map — a charger listed here can still be busy, broken, or behind a gate. Check the network's app before you rely on a specific plug.
Charging at home in South Bend?
Most EV owners do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 charger. See our home EV charger buying guide for what to look for and how to match a charger to your car's connector.
EV charging near South Bend
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.