Benson Ford
AvailableEV charging station in Easley, South Carolina on the Red E network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 446486.
At a glance
Benson Ford is a public EV charging station at 4701 Calhoun Memorial Hwy in Easley, South Carolina, on the Red E network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Nov 24, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 446486 |
| Network | Red E |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Public site |
| Open date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 4701 Calhoun Memorial Hwy
- City
- Easley
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29640
- Coordinates
- 34.82617, -82.53988
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Benson Ford offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 are DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 28% above the South Carolina average of 3.1 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector. The site is listed as a public site location.
How does Benson Ford compare with other stations in Easley?
Easley has 3 charging stations in the DOE registry with 6 ports. Benson Ford accounts for 67% of the charging ports in Easley. It is the only Red E station in Easley. Statewide, South Carolina has 788 stations and 2,463 ports, the 26th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in South Carolina, Manning, SC - Tesla Supercharger in Manning, has 60 ports.
Who operates Benson Ford?
Red E operates 1,105 stations in the registry across 47 states, with 2,240 DC fast and 2,633 Level 2 ports in total. 10 of those stations are in South Carolina, 1% of the state's 788.
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 Nov 24, 2025, one of 120 stations in South Carolina with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Benson Ford have?
Benson Ford has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Benson Ford have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Benson Ford, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Benson Ford have?
Benson Ford has CCS connectors.
Is Benson Ford open to the public?
Yes. Benson Ford is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Benson Ford?
Benson Ford is at 4701 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29640. Its coordinates are 34.82617, -82.53988.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 446486, 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, “Benson Ford, Easley, SC (AFDC station 446486)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/south-carolina/benson-ford-446486 (data as of October 12, 2026).