South Dakota 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.
Real customer feedback
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Service transparency
We verify what the installer actually offers, so listings reflect real capabilities.
By the numbers
South Dakota’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 Dakota has 116 public EV charging locations
AFDC lists 333 public ports.
South Dakota has 173 Level 2 and 160 DC fast ports
AFDC lists zero Level 1 ports.
South Dakota NEVI planning covers FY2022–FY2026
South Dakota submits annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans.
Current fuel and energy prices
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Fuel type
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Current South Dakota average
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Source
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Residential electricity
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15.37¢ / kWh
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EIA, July 2026
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Regular gasoline
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$4.19 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Mid-grade gasoline
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$4.43 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Premium gasoline
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$5.02 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Diesel
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$5.98 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Current fuel and energy prices
Electricity, at home
$3.84–$5.12
15.37¢/kWh × 3–4 mi/kWh (DOE efficiency data)
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Regular gasoline
$13.10–$14.97
$4.19/gal ÷ 28–32 mpg
You save per 100 miles
$7.97–$11.13
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 Dakota.
Yes. Beginning July 1, 2026, South Dakota charges an additional $100 annual registration fee for noncommercial vehicles powered solely by rechargeable batteries. The fee increased from $50 under a 2026 law change. Plug-in hybrids are not included in the new battery-electric-vehicle fee. Standard registration charges and any other applicable fees still apply, so owners should confirm the full amount with the South Dakota Department of Revenue or their county treasurer.
No statewide consumer EV purchase or lease rebate is listed in the current U.S. Department of Energy summary for South Dakota. Current state entries focus on the annual EV fee, NEVI planning, charging-station regulation, and non-consumer fuel programs rather than an active statewide consumer vehicle incentive. Federal incentives and utility-specific offers may have separate requirements.
Eligible Otter Tail Power customers in South Dakota can receive a $500 rebate for installing a Level 2 EV charging station on a qualifying controlled or off-peak rate. Otter Tail publishes a dedicated 2026 South Dakota rebate application and lists several qualifying rates. The incentive is limited to customers in Otter Tail Power’s service territory, so applicants should confirm their rate, equipment, installation requirements, and current application terms before purchasing a charger.
An entity operating a facility that supplies electricity to the public exclusively for EV charging is not treated as an electric utility if it buys electricity from the retail utility serving that assigned area. Charging stations operating under this provision are also exempt from the state civil fine for overcharging under utility-rate law. This is a charging-provider rule, not a consumer rate guarantee.
Yes. South Dakota participates in the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. SDDOT 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.
