Verified · Jun 21, 2026

No working DC fast chargers in Custer yet

Just 16 Level 2 ports across Tesla Destination, Tesla.

Live reliability
0 working now none down

Stations · 9

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

Lynn's Dakotamart - Tesla Supercharger

800 Mount Rushmore Road
Working
Tesla DC Fast 8 ports Tesla
98% working

Rock Crest Lodge - Tesla Destination

15 Mt Rushmore Rd
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 2 ports J1772 + Tesla
98% working

Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination

211 Mt Rushmore Rd
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 2 ports J1772 + Tesla
98% working

Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Tesla Destination

339 W Mt Rushmore Rd
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 2 ports J1772 + Tesla
98% working

Econolodge of Custer - Tesla Destination

342 Mt Rushmore Rd
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 2 ports J1772 + Tesla
98% working

Custer Area Chamber of Commerce - Tesla Destination

615 Washington St
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 2 ports J1772 + Tesla
98% working

Bavarian Inn - Tesla Destination

855 N Fifth St
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 2 ports J1772 + Tesla
98% working

Super 8 Motel Custer - Tesla Destination

535 W Mt Rushmore Rd
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 2 ports J1772 + Tesla
98% working

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Custer - Tesla Destination

535 W Mt Rushmore Rd
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 2 ports J1772 + Tesla
98% working
Home charging in South Dakota costs 14.29¢/kWh — a full charge (60 kWh) costs about $8.57. Compare electricity prices →
All 9 stations active as of 2026-06-21 See full South Dakota outage report →

Charge While You Sleep in Custer

5 hotels offer on-site EV charging — 10 Level 2 ports, 5 Tesla Destination. Wake up to a full battery.

Hotels with EV Charging in Custer, South Dakota →

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Custer, SD?

Infrastructure Grade

33% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

8 of 24 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 9
Ports per Station 2.7

Data Status

Current

Last updated: Jun 23, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

As of June 2026, Custer, South Dakota has 9 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 24 charging ports. Tesla Destination operates 88.9% of stations in the area, followed by Tesla at 11.1% — part of South Dakota's 120 stations statewide.

33% of ports (8) are DC fast chargers capable of adding 100+ miles of range in under 30 minutes, while 67% (16) are Level 2 chargers suited for longer stops. Available connector types include Tesla (NACS). Learn more in our Tesla Supercharger network. View national charging statistics for broader context.

For regional context, see how South Dakota's EV infrastructure compares with Minnesota.

What Is the EV Charging Outlook for Custer?

Strong Fast Charging Network

33% of charging ports in Custer are DC fast chargers, providing good options for quick charging sessions.

Tesla Destination Stronghold

Tesla Destination leads the market in Custer with 89% of stations, making their membership particularly valuable here.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Custer?

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

Last synced: June 21, 2026

🏨 Charge While You Stay — Hotels with EV Charging in Custer

5 hotels with on-site EV charging · 5 Tesla Destination · 10 Level 2 ports

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Rock Crest Lodge

⚡ Tesla

15 Mt Rushmore Rd

🔌 2 ports · Public

Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight

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Rocket Motel

⚡ Tesla

211 Mt Rushmore Rd

🔌 2 ports · Public

Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight

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Comfort Inn & Suites Custer

⚡ Tesla

339 W Mt Rushmore Rd

🔌 2 ports · Public

Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight

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"Charging stations are critical services, but when they're out of order or barely functional, it wastes consumers' valuable time."

Drew Toher

Sustainability Campaign Manager, Consumer Reports

Source: Consumer Reports (2025)

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