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EV charging in Highlands, NC
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Highlands, NC. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved July 2026, Highlands has 11 public charging stations with 35 Level 2 ports, all Level 2 (no DC fast charging on record).
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- 11Public stations
- 35Level 2 ports
- 0DC fast ports
- 0%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 3 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 2 networks: ENVIROSPARK (7), Tesla Destination (4).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 10 stations; NACS / Tesla at 4 stations.
Of these stations, 3 list free charging and 4 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 4. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
4 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. Highlands has 11 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge and Falls Cottages 445 Main St | ENVIROSPARK | 10 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | November 2025 |
| Highlands Chamber Of Commerce And Welcome Center 108 Main St. | ENVIROSPARK | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | November 2025 |
| City of Highlands - Oat St 200 Oak St | ENVIROSPARK | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | November 2025 |
| Half-Mile Farm 214 Half Mile Dr | ENVIROSPARK | 3 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | November 2025 |
| 200 Main - Tesla Destination 200 Main St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | ⚠ July 2024 |
| The Ugly Dog Public House - Highlands - Tesla Destination 420 Spring St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | ⚠ July 2024 |
| Old Edwards Inn and Spa - Tesla Destination 445 Main St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | ⚠ July 2024 |
| The Park on Main - Tesla Destination 205 Main St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | ⚠ July 2024 |
| City of Highlands - 3rd St 315 S 3rd St | ENVIROSPARK | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | November 2025 |
| 200 Main 200 Main St | ENVIROSPARK | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | November 2025 |
⚠ 4 of Highlands's 11 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 Spotted something out of date or missing?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 Highlands?
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 Highlands
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved July 2026. Public stations only.