Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Cherokee, North Carolina on the Tesla Destination network — 1 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 114678.
At a glance
Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 498 Tsali Blvd in Cherokee, North Carolina, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 1 charging port (1 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Mar 14, 2016.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 114678 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Park |
| Open date | Mar 14, 2016 |
| Last updated at source | Aug 27, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NACS (Tesla) — The North American Charging Standard connector.
Pricing: Free
Charging network
Operates 4,513 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- 498 Tsali Blvd
- City
- Cherokee
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28719
- Coordinates
- 35.48317, -83.31600
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 68% below the North Carolina average of 3.2 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a park location.
How does Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Cherokee?
Cherokee has 4 charging stations in the DOE registry with 6 ports. Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination accounts for 17% of the charging ports in Cherokee. It is the only Tesla Destination station in Cherokee. Statewide, North Carolina has 2,050 stations and 6,462 ports, the 15th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in North Carolina, Fort Bragg in Fayettville, has 138 ports.
Who operates Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination?
Tesla's Level 2 destination chargers at hotels, restaurants and resorts. Tesla Destination operates 4,513 stations in the registry across 51 states, with 18,149 Level 2 ports in total. 125 of those stations are in North Carolina, 6% of the state's 2,050.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Mar 14, 2016, one of 31 stations in North Carolina with a 2016 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination have?
Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination has 1 charging port: 1 Level 2.
Does Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its one port is Level 2.
What connectors does Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination have?
Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination?
Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination is at 498 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719. Its coordinates are 35.48317, -83.31600.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 114678, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination, Cherokee, NC (AFDC station 114678)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/north-carolina/cherokee-welcome-center-tesla-destination-114678 (data as of October 12, 2026).