Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Custer, South Dakota on the Tesla Destination network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 115560.
At a glance
Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 211 Mt Rushmore Rd in Custer, South Dakota, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since May 13, 2015.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 115560 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | May 13, 2015 |
| 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
- 211 Mt Rushmore Rd
- City
- Custer
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57730
- Coordinates
- 43.76542, -103.60461
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination 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 29% below 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”. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Custer?
Custer has 8 charging stations in the DOE registry with 22 ports, the 3rd-most of 30 cities and towns in South Dakota. Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination accounts for 9% of the charging ports in Custer. Tesla Destination runs 7 stations in Custer. 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 Rocket Motel - 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 May 13, 2015, one of 9 stations in South Dakota with a 2015 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination have?
Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination have?
Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination?
Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination is at 211 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730. Its coordinates are 43.76542, -103.60461.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 115560, 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, “Rocket Motel - Tesla Destination, Custer, SD (AFDC station 115560)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/south-dakota/rocket-motel-tesla-destination-115560 (data as of October 12, 2026).