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EV charging in Corpus Christi, TX
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Corpus Christi, TX. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Corpus Christi has 37 public charging stations with 70 Level 2 ports, including 36 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 37Public stations
- 70Level 2 ports
- 36DC fast ports
- 34%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 15 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 7 networks: ChargePoint Network (16), Tesla Destination (15), Tesla (2), Blink Network (1), and 3 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 23 stations; NACS / Tesla at 18 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 4 stations; CHAdeMO at 2 stations.
Of these stations, 15 list free charging and 1 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 21. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
18 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Corpus Christi compares
- 1.2 public stations per 10,000 residents — about the Texas rate (1.2).
- 1.1 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 61% of the Texas rate (1.8).
Who runs Corpus Christi's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 28 | 78% |
| EV Connect | 4 | 11% |
| Blink Network | 2 | 6% |
| ChargePoint Network | 2 | 6% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 97% of Corpus Christi's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (317,317 residents; Texas 31,290,831). 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. Corpus Christi has 37 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target - Tesla Supercharger 5425 S Padre Island Dr | Tesla | DC fast 16 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | July 2026 |
| Corpus Christi, TX - Tesla Supercharger 4938 South Staples Street | Tesla | DC fast 12 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Sames Ford Corpus Christi 4721 Ayers St | EV Connect | DC fast 4 DC fast + 3 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| 2519 AutoNation Honda South Corpus Christi 6702 S Padre Island Dr. | Blink Network | DC fast 2 DC fast + 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| CC HYUNDAI DC1 6686 S Padre Island Dr | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| CC HYUNDAI DC2 6686 S Padre Island Dr | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Corpus Christi - Tesla Destination 522 S Padre Island Dr | Tesla Destination | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi Southeast - Tesla Destination 5921 S Padre Island Dr | Tesla Destination | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Best Western Corpus Christi Airport Hotel 2021 N Padre Island Dr | UNIVERSAL | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | ⚠ December 2024 |
| Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi - Tesla Destination 1442 S Padre Island Dr | Tesla Destination | 3 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
⚠ 1 of Corpus Christi's 37 stations haven't been re-confirmed by NREL in over 18 months and may be out of service — confirm in the network's app. Spotted something out of date or missing? Report a correction.
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 Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.