Dick Smith Ford of Columbia
AvailableEV charging station in Columbia, South Carolina on the Red E network — 2 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 396965.
At a glance
Dick Smith Ford of Columbia is a public EV charging station at 7201 Garners Ferry Rd in Columbia, South Carolina, on the Red E network. It has 2 charging ports (2 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Nov 14, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 396965 |
| Network | Red E |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Public site |
| Open date | Nov 14, 2024 |
| 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
- 7201 Garners Ferry Rd
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29209
- Coordinates
- 33.97145, -80.95207
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Dick Smith Ford of Columbia offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 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 36% below 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 Dick Smith Ford of Columbia compare with other stations in Columbia?
Columbia has 68 charging stations in the DOE registry with 197 ports, the 3rd-most of 130 cities and towns in South Carolina. Dick Smith Ford of Columbia accounts for 1% of the charging ports in Columbia. It is the only Red E station in Columbia. 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 Dick Smith Ford of Columbia?
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 14, 2024, one of 92 stations in South Carolina with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Dick Smith Ford of Columbia have?
Dick Smith Ford of Columbia has 2 charging ports: 2 DC fast.
Does Dick Smith Ford of Columbia have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at Dick Smith Ford of Columbia, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Dick Smith Ford of Columbia have?
Dick Smith Ford of Columbia has CCS connectors.
Is Dick Smith Ford of Columbia open to the public?
Yes. Dick Smith Ford of Columbia is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Dick Smith Ford of Columbia?
Dick Smith Ford of Columbia is at 7201 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209. Its coordinates are 33.97145, -80.95207.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 396965, 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, “Dick Smith Ford of Columbia, Columbia, SC (AFDC station 396965)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/south-carolina/dick-smith-ford-of-columbia-396965 (data as of October 12, 2026).