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EV charging in Ruston, LA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Ruston, LA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Ruston has 4 public charging stations with 5 Level 2 ports, including 9 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 4Public stations
- 5Level 2 ports
- 9DC fast ports
- 64%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 2 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 3 networks: Tesla Destination (2), Tesla (1), EV Connect (1).
Connectors on record: NACS / Tesla at 3 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 2 stations.
Of these stations, 2 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 2. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
3 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Ruston compares
- 1.8 public stations per 10,000 residents — 3.0× the Louisiana rate (0.6).
- 4 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 4.4× the Louisiana rate (0.9).
Who runs Ruston's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 8 | 89% |
| EV Connect | 1 | 11% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Ruston's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (22,330 residents; Louisiana 4,597,740). 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. Ruston has 4 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston, LA - Tesla Supercharger 1407 Eagle Dr | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Courtesy Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Of Ruston 1500 SOUTH SERVICE RD. EAST | EV Connect | DC fast 1 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Ruston - Tesla Destination 1011 Willow Glen Dr | Tesla Destination | 3 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Hampton Inn Ruston - Tesla Destination 1315 N Trenton St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
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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 Ruston?
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 Ruston
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.