7 EV Charging Stations in Lake Charles, LA

Locations, networks, and charger types — updated weekly from U.S. DOE data

7
Charging Stations

7 EV charging stations in Lake Charles — 2 Tesla Destination, 1 Tesla, 1 Blink Network , 12 public DC fast chargers. Last updated May 9, 2026.

Where Are the 7 Charging Stations in Lake Charles?

Prien Lake Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

1772 W Prien Lake Road
24 hours daily. Please check Tesla's online station map to see if an adapter is required at this location.
Tesla

Lake Charles, LA

1758 w Prien Lake Rd
24 hours daily; for Rivian use only
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE Public
CCS/SAE Combo

Sam Houston Jones State Park

107 Sutherland Road
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

Candlewood Suites Lake Charles South - Tesla Destination

1105 W Prien Lake Rd
J1772 (Level 2) Tesla

Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake Charles - Tesla Destination

1200 W Prien Lake Rd
J1772 (Level 2) Tesla

SOWELA Technical Community College

2000 Merganser St
CHARGELAB
J1772 (Level 2)

Stay-N-Charge EV Charging Station - Tru by Hilton Lake Charles

1220 W Prien Lake Rd
24 hours daily; for guest use only
$0.45 per kWh
STAY_N_CHARGE Hotel
J1772 (Level 2)
2 stations reported unavailable as of 2026-05-09 See full Louisiana outage report →

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Lake Charles, LA?

Infrastructure Grade

44% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

12 of 27 ports

How is this graded?

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio:

  • A: 40%+ DC Fast ports
  • B: 30–39%
  • C: 20–29%
  • D: 10–19%
  • F: Under 10%

Learn about charging levels

Density Metrics

Total Stations 7
Ports per Station 3.9

Data Status

Current

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

As of May 2026, Lake Charles, Louisiana has 7 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 27 charging ports. Tesla Destination operates 28.6% of stations in the area, followed by Tesla at 14.3% — part of Louisiana's 325 stations statewide.

44% of ports (12) are DC fast chargers capable of adding 100+ miles of range in under 30 minutes, while 56% (15) are Level 2 chargers suited for longer stops. Available connector types include CCS, Tesla (NACS). Learn more in our Tesla Supercharger network. View national charging statistics for broader context.

For regional context, see how Louisiana's EV infrastructure compares with Texas.

What Is the EV Charging Outlook for Lake Charles?

Strong Fast Charging Network

44% of charging ports in Lake Charles are DC fast chargers, providing good options for quick charging sessions.

Diverse Network Coverage

With 6 different charging networks available, EV drivers in Lake Charles have excellent flexibility in choosing their preferred provider.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Lake Charles?

Data sourced from the US DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator (AFDC), maintained by NREL.

Last synced: May 9, 2026

🏨 Charge While You Stay — Hotels with EV Charging in Lake Charles

3 hotels with on-site EV charging · 2 Tesla Destination · 8 Level 2 ports

Candlewood Suites Lake Charles South

⚡ Tesla

1105 W Prien Lake Rd

🔌 3 ports · Public

Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight

📍 View on Map

Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake Charles

⚡ Tesla

1200 W Prien Lake Rd

🔌 3 ports · Public

Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight

📍 View on Map

Stay-N-Charge EV Charging Station - Tru by Hilton Lake Charles

Level 2

1220 W Prien Lake Rd

🔌 2 ports · Public

Level 2: ~40–80mi range added per hour overnight

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"City-to-city differences in climate, travel patterns, housing, charging preferences, and demographics aren't considerations captured in other infrastructure assessments. Making that data publicly available will prove pivotal as cities work to determine their network needs."

Eric Wood

Senior Researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Source: NREL (June 2023)