The Standard Columbia
AvailableEV charging station in Columbia, South Carolina on the Blink network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 309942.
At a glance
The Standard Columbia is a public EV charging station at 1401 Assembly Street in Columbia, South Carolina, on the Blink network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Aug 2, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 309942 |
| Network | Blink |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 1401 Assembly Street
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29201
- Coordinates
- 34.00372, -81.03682
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does The Standard Columbia 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.
How does The Standard 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. The Standard Columbia accounts for 1% of the charging ports in Columbia. It is the only Blink 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 The Standard Columbia?
Blink Charging's public network — largely Level 2. Blink operates 6,186 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 2,086 DC fast and 21,012 Level 2 ports in total. 64 of those stations are in South Carolina, 8% 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 Aug 2, 2023, one of 122 stations in South Carolina with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Standard Columbia have?
The Standard Columbia has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does The Standard Columbia have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Standard Columbia have?
The Standard Columbia has J1772 connectors.
Is The Standard Columbia open to the public?
Yes. The Standard Columbia is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Standard Columbia?
The Standard Columbia is at 1401 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Its coordinates are 34.00372, -81.03682.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 309942, 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, “The Standard Columbia, Columbia, SC (AFDC station 309942)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/south-carolina/the-standard-columbia-309942 (data as of October 12, 2026).