Governors Inn - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Pierre, South Dakota on the Tesla Destination network — 3 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 250945.
At a glance
Governors Inn - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 700 West Sioux Ave in Pierre, South Dakota, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 3 charging ports (3 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Mar 25, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 250945 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| 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
- 700 West Sioux Ave
- City
- Pierre
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57501
- Coordinates
- 44.37165, -100.36149
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Governors Inn - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 3 ports, 3 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 roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 2.8 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”.
How does Governors Inn - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Pierre?
Pierre has 6 charging stations in the DOE registry with 13 ports, the 4th-most of 30 cities and towns in South Dakota. Governors Inn - Tesla Destination accounts for 23% of the charging ports in Pierre. Tesla Destination runs 2 stations in Pierre. Statewide, South Dakota has 120 stations and 339 ports, the 49th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in South Dakota, Sioux Falls Regional Airport (Level 4) in Sioux Falls, has 17 ports.
Who operates Governors Inn - 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. 20 of those stations are in South Dakota, 17% of the state's 120.
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 25, 2022, one of 14 stations in South Dakota with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Governors Inn - Tesla Destination have?
Governors Inn - Tesla Destination has 3 charging ports: 3 Level 2.
Does Governors Inn - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 3 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Governors Inn - Tesla Destination have?
Governors Inn - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Governors Inn - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Governors Inn - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Governors Inn - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Governors Inn - Tesla Destination?
Governors Inn - Tesla Destination is at 700 West Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. Its coordinates are 44.37165, -100.36149.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 250945, 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, “Governors Inn - Tesla Destination, Pierre, SD (AFDC station 250945)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/south-dakota/governors-inn-tesla-destination-250945 (data as of October 12, 2026).