Here are the electric vehicle (EV) fees in South Carolina:
Electric vehicles: $120 + registration fee
Hybrids: $60 + registration fee
Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (IMF): 5% of the purchase price, but no more than $500
The IMF is a fee that is charged on all new vehicles sold in South Carolina. The fee is used to fund the construction and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations.
The registration fee for electric vehicles and hybrids is in addition to the standard registration fee. The standard registration fee for passenger cars is $40.
The EV fees in South Carolina are higher than in some other states. However, there are also some state incentives for purchasing electric vehicles, such as a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.
As of March 8, 2023, there are 1,285 public EV charging stations in South Carolina. Of these, 852 are Level 2 chargers and 433 are DC fast chargers. The majority of public charging stations are located in urban areas, with the highest concentration in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. However, there are also a growing number of charging stations in rural areas.
The South Carolina Department of Energy is working to increase the number of public charging stations in the state. The department has a goal of installing 5,000 public charging stations by 2025.
Here are some of the major EV charging stations in South Carolina:
Tesla Superchargers: Tesla has a network of Superchargers located throughout South Carolina. These chargers can charge a Tesla car to 80% in about 30 minutes.
- ChargePoint: ChargePoint is a major provider of public EV charging stations. ChargePoint has stations located in many cities and towns throughout South Carolina.
- EVgo: EVgo is another major provider of public EV charging stations. EVgo has stations located in major cities and along major highways throughout South Carolina.
You can find a map of EV charging stations in Horry County South Carolina.
Here are some of the benefits of using public EV charging stations:
- Convenience: Public charging stations make it easy to find a place to charge your EV.
- Flexibility: Public charging stations are located throughout the state, so you can always find one close by.
- Cost-effectiveness: Public charging stations are often free or very affordable.
If you are considering buying an electric vehicle, be sure to factor in the availability of public charging stations in your area. Public charging stations can make it easy and affordable to own and operate an electric vehicle.
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