Parris Island / BEAM 2
AvailableEV charging station in Beaufort, South Carolina, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 184453.
At a glance
Parris Island / BEAM 2 is a private EV charging station at 430 Talasea St in Beaufort, South Carolina, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jan 15, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 184453 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Private |
| Facility | Federal government |
| Open date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Last updated at source | Jul 24, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 430 Talasea St
- City
- Beaufort
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29902
- Coordinates
- 32.35278, -80.69472
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Parris Island / BEAM 2 offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are 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 36% below the South Carolina average of 3.1 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. The site is listed as a federal government location. It is flagged as workplace charging.
How does Parris Island / BEAM 2 compare with other stations in Beaufort?
Beaufort has 12 charging stations in the DOE registry with 26 ports, the 15th-most of 130 cities and towns in South Carolina. Parris Island / BEAM 2 accounts for 8% of the charging ports in Beaufort. 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 Parris Island / BEAM 2?
Parris Island / BEAM 2 is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. South Carolina has 174 non-networked stations, 22% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is private, meaning use is restricted, for example to a fleet, employees or residents. It opened on Jan 15, 2021, one of 61 stations in South Carolina with a 2021 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Jul 24, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Parris Island / BEAM 2 have?
Parris Island / BEAM 2 has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Parris Island / BEAM 2 have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Parris Island / BEAM 2 have?
Parris Island / BEAM 2 has J1772 connectors.
Is Parris Island / BEAM 2 open to the public?
No. Parris Island / BEAM 2 is listed with private access.
Where is Parris Island / BEAM 2?
Parris Island / BEAM 2 is at 430 Talasea St, Beaufort, SC 29902. Its coordinates are 32.35278, -80.69472.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 184453, 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, “Parris Island / BEAM 2, Beaufort, SC (AFDC station 184453)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/south-carolina/parris-island-beam-2-184453 (data as of October 12, 2026).