South Carolina EV charger installers
Residential Level 2
Commercial & fleet
DC fast charging
Multifamily & HOA
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Our rating process
License check
We confirm the installer holds a current electrical license in the state where they operate.
EV-specific experience
We look for documented history installing EV chargers, not general electrical work alone.
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Service transparency
We verify what the installer actually offers, so listings reflect real capabilities.
By the numbers
South Carolina’s EV charging landscape has grown quickly over the past several years, though most of that growth has happened in a relatively small footprint of the state.
South Carolina has 697 public EV charging locations
AFDC lists 2,174 public ports.
South Carolina has 1,245 Level 2 and 926 DC fast ports
AFDC lists 3 Level 1 ports.
South Carolina NEVI planning covers FY2022–FY2026
South Carolina submits annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans.
Current fuel and energy prices
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Fuel type
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Current South Carolina average
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Source
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Residential electricity
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15.47¢ / kWh
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EIA, July 2026
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Regular gasoline
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$3.92 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Mid-grade gasoline
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$4.34 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Premium gasoline
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$4.75 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Diesel
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$5.84 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Current fuel and energy prices
Electricity, at home
$3.87–$5.16
15.47¢/kWh × 3–4 mi/kWh (DOE efficiency data)
VS
Regular gasoline
$12.24–$13.99
$3.92/gal ÷ 28–32 mpg
You save per 100 miles
$7.08–$10.12
Charging infrastructure map
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Frequently asked questions
Straightforward answers to what people usually ask before installing an EV charger or hiring an installer in South Carolina.
Yes. In addition to standard registration fees, South Carolina charges a $120 biennial road-use fee for vehicles powered exclusively by electricity, hydrogen, or another alternative fuel that is not subject to the state motor-fuel user fee. Vehicles powered by a combination of motor fuel and electricity, hydrogen, or another untaxed alternative fuel pay a $60 biennial fee. Owners should confirm the full registration total with the SCDMV because ordinary registration fees still apply.
No statewide consumer EV purchase or lease rebate is listed in the current U.S. Department of Energy summary for South Carolina. Current state entries focus on registration fees, utility cost-recovery authorization, NEVI planning, and infrastructure or fleet programs. Federal incentives and utility-specific offers may have separate eligibility and service-territory requirements.
Yes. Santee Cooper offers voluntary residential EV rate options for customers with qualifying home charging equipment. Its Residential Electric Vehicle Power Schedule lists a 4.18-cent-per-kWh super off-peak energy rate from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Santee Cooper also offers an EV-only rider using a separate meter, with the same 4.18-cent-per-kWh super off-peak rate from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. These rates apply only to eligible Santee Cooper residential customers, and other charges such as demand charges may apply.
Yes. A public electric utility may seek cost recovery through a South Carolina Public Service Commission rate case for programs and resources related to distributed energy resources and load-management technologies, including EV charging. This authorization is not itself a consumer rebate or guarantee that a particular program is available. Customers should confirm current utility offerings and eligibility directly with their provider.
Yes. South Carolina participates in the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. SCDOT has submitted annually updated EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans for fiscal years 2022 through 2026. Planned or funded sites should not be treated as operating chargers; drivers should verify live status, connectors, power, payment method, and access conditions before traveling.
