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EV charging in South Padre Island, TX
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in South Padre Island, TX. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved September 2026, South Padre Island has 20 public charging stations with 27 Level 2 ports, including 2 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 20Public stations
- 27Level 2 ports
- 2DC fast ports
- 7%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 3 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 5 networks: ChargePoint Network (14), Tesla Destination (3), Tesla (1), AMPUP (1), and 1 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 16 stations; NACS / Tesla at 4 stations.
Of these stations, 3 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 17. 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. South Padre Island has 20 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Padre Island, TX - Tesla Supercharger 100 Padre Blvd | Tesla | DC fast 2 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island-Beach Front - Tesla Destination 100 Padre Blvd | Tesla Destination | 6 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island - Tesla Destination 7010 Padre Blvd | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| ISLAND METRO MM STATION 01 321 State Park Rd 100 | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | September 2026 |
| Solare - Bahia Mar 6300 Padre Boulevard | CHARGELAB | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | September 2026 |
| Hilton Garden Inn South PaDre Island 7010 PaDre Blvd | AMPUP | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | ⚠ October 2022 |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites South Padre Island - Tesla Destination 6502 Padre Blvd | Tesla Destination | 1 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| LA COPA LACOPA LEFT 1 4708 Gulf Boulevard | ChargePoint Network | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | September 2026 |
| HGI HGI RIGHT ONE 7010 Padre Boulevard | ChargePoint Network | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | September 2026 |
| COURTYARD COURT RIGHT TWO 6700 Padre Boulevard | ChargePoint Network | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | September 2026 |
⚠ 1 of South Padre Island's 20 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 South Padre Island?
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 Padre Island
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved September 2026. Public stations only.