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EV charging in Ruidoso, NM
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Ruidoso, NM. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Ruidoso has 5 public charging stations with 6 Level 2 ports, including 4 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 5Public stations
- 6Level 2 ports
- 4DC fast ports
- 40%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 2 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 3 networks: Tesla Destination (2), TURNONGREEN (2), FCN (1).
Connectors on record: NACS / Tesla at 2 stations; J1772 (Level 2) at 2 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
Of these stations, 2 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 3. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
2 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Ruidoso compares
- 6.5 public stations per 10,000 residents — 2.8× the New Mexico rate (2.3).
- 5.2 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 1.8× the New Mexico rate (2.9).
Who runs Ruidoso's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FCN | 4 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Ruidoso's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (7,640 residents; New Mexico 2,130,256). 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. Ruidoso has 5 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Ruidoso 110 Chase St | FCN | DC fast 4 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Hotel Ruidoso - Tesla Destination 110 Chase St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Comfort Inn Midtown - Tesla Destination 2709 Sudderth Dr | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Benlyn Construction 1058 Mecham Dr | TURNONGREEN | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | December 2025 |
| Jack's Backstage 1056 Mecham Dr | TURNONGREEN | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | March 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 Ruidoso?
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 Ruidoso
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.