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EV charging in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in South Lake Tahoe, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved June 2026, South Lake Tahoe has 20 public charging stations with 53 Level 2 ports, including 34 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 20Public stations
- 53Level 2 ports
- 34DC fast ports
- 39%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 6 networks: Tesla Destination (7), ChargePoint Network (4), Blink Network (3), Tesla (3), and 2 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 13 stations; NACS / Tesla at 10 stations; CHAdeMO at 2 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 2 stations.
Of these stations, 2 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 18. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
10 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. South Lake Tahoe has 20 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Tahoe, CA - Modesto Avenue - Tesla Supercharger 977 Modesto Ave | Tesla | DC fast 12 DC fast · NACS / Tesla |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA - Emerald Bay Road - Tesla Supercharger 961 Emerald Bay Rd | Tesla | DC fast 12 DC fast · NACS / Tesla |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA - Tesla Supercharger 2977 US-50 | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · NACS / Tesla |
| GF4EVA SOUTH LAKE DC1 2012 Lake Tahoe Blvd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| GF4EVA SOUTH LAKE DC2 2012 Lake Tahoe Blvd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| Bellamy Parking Garage 1 Bellamy Court | Blink Network | 14 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| South Lake Chalet - Tesla Destination 942 Poplar St | Tesla Destination | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla |
| South Lake Tahoe Recreation & Aquatics Center 1100 Rufus Allen Boulevard | Blink Network | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| El Dorado County - Government Center 1360 Johnson Blvd | Non-networked | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village - South Lake Tahoe 1 Lake Parkway | EVRANGE | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
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 South Lake Tahoe?
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 South Lake Tahoe
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved June 2026. Public stations only.