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EV charging in Brookings, SD
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Brookings, SD. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Brookings has 3 public charging stations with 6 Level 2 ports, including 2 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 3Public stations
- 6Level 2 ports
- 2DC fast ports
- 25%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 2 networks: RED_E (2), ChargePoint Network (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 3 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
How Brookings compares
- 1.2 public stations per 10,000 residents — about the South Dakota rate (1.3).
- 0.8 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 47% of the South Dakota rate (1.7).
Who runs Brookings's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| RED_E | 2 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Brookings's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (24,555 residents; South Dakota 924,669). 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. Brookings has 3 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings Activity Center SD 320 5th Ave | RED_E | DC fast 2 DC fast + 2 Level 2 · CHAdeMO, J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| CITY STATION BROOKINGS 1 520 3rd Street | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Einspahr Ford 2020 8th St | RED_E | 2 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 Brookings?
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 Brookings
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.