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EV charging in Bluffton, SC
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Bluffton, SC. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Bluffton has 8 public charging stations with 19 Level 2 ports, including 14 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 8Public stations
- 19Level 2 ports
- 14DC fast ports
- 42%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 2 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 3 networks: ChargePoint Network (5), Tesla Destination (2), Tesla (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 4 stations; NACS / Tesla at 3 stations; CHAdeMO at 2 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 6. 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 Bluffton compares
- 2.2 public stations per 10,000 residents — 1.7× the South Carolina rate (1.3).
- 3.9 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 2.2× the South Carolina rate (1.8).
Who runs Bluffton's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 12 | 86% |
| ChargePoint Network | 2 | 14% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Bluffton's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (36,146 residents; South Carolina 5,478,831). 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. Bluffton has 8 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton, SC - Tesla Supercharger 1050 Fording Island Rd | Tesla | DC fast 12 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| GPI CPE250-1 1230 Fording Island Rd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| GPI CPE250-2 1230 Fording Island Rd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Bluffton, SC - Tesla Destination 300 Bleecker St S | Tesla Destination | 12 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| May River Manor - Tesla Destination 155 Old Miller Rd | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| SCB THEELLESTATION1 103 Inspiration Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| GPI CP4021-FRONT 1230 Fording Island Road | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| KC HILTON HEAD BEHIND SHOP 5 Cecil Reynolds Dr | ChargePoint Network | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 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 Bluffton?
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 Bluffton
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.