Verified · Jun 21, 2026

2 working DC fast chargers in Brookings

All verified working this week, with 6 Level 2 ports across RED_E, ChargePoint Network.

Live reliability
2 working now none down

Stations · 3

95% working at South Dakota · verified Jun 7, 2026

Brookings Activity Center SD

320 5th Ave
Working
RED_E DC Fast 4 ports CHAdeMO + J1772
96% working

CITY STATION BROOKINGS 1

520 3rd Street
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772
99% working

Einspahr Ford

2020 8th St
Working
RED_E Level 2 2 ports J1772
96% working
Home charging in South Dakota costs 14.29¢/kWh — a full charge (60 kWh) costs about $8.57. Compare electricity prices →
All 3 stations active as of 2026-06-21 See full South Dakota outage report →

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Brookings, SD?

Infrastructure Grade

25% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

2 of 8 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 3
Ports per Station 2.7

Data Status

Current

Last updated: Jun 23, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

As of June 2026, Brookings, South Dakota has 3 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 8 charging ports. RED_E operates 66.7% of stations in the area, followed by ChargePoint Network at 33.3% — part of South Dakota's 120 stations statewide.

25% of ports (2) are DC fast chargers capable of adding 100+ miles of range in under 30 minutes, while 75% (6) are Level 2 chargers suited for longer stops. Available connector types include CCS, CHAdeMO. Learn more in our EV connector types guide. View national charging statistics for broader context.

Drivers needing more charging options can find 29 stations in nearby Sioux Falls, approximately 85 miles away. See how SD compares with Minnesota for broader regional context.

What Is the EV Charging Outlook for Brookings?

RED_E Stronghold

RED_E leads the market in Brookings with 67% of stations, making their membership particularly valuable here.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Brookings?

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

Last synced: June 21, 2026

"Drivers in rural areas often have the longest commutes and spend the most money on gas, which means big benefits from having access to electric cars and pickup trucks if they are affordable and easy to charge where they live and drive."

Pete Buttigieg

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation (February 2022)

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