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EV charging in Custer, SD
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Custer, SD. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Custer has 8 public charging stations with 14 Level 2 ports, including 8 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 8Public stations
- 14Level 2 ports
- 8DC fast ports
- 36%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 7 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 2 networks: Tesla Destination (7), Tesla (1).
Connectors on record: NACS / Tesla at 8 stations.
Of these stations, 7 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 1. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
8 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Custer compares
- 43.7 public stations per 10,000 residents — 33.6× the South Dakota rate (1.3).
- 43.7 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 25.7× the South Dakota rate (1.7).
Who runs Custer's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 8 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Custer's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in August 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (1,829 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. Custer has 8 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer, SD - Tesla Supercharger 800 Mount Rushmore Road | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Rock Crest Lodge - Tesla Destination 15 Mt Rushmore Rd | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination 211 Mt Rushmore Rd | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Econolodge of Custer - Tesla Destination 342 Mt Rushmore Rd | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Custer Area Chamber of Commerce - Tesla Destination 615 Washington St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Bavarian Inn - Tesla Destination 855 N Fifth St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Super 8 Motel Custer - Tesla Destination 535 W Mt Rushmore Rd | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Custer - Tesla Destination 535 W Mt Rushmore Rd | 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 Custer?
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 Custer
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.