Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Galveston, Texas on the Tesla Destination network — 1 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 115740.
At a glance
Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 8710 Seawall Blvd in Galveston, Texas, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 1 charging port (1 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Dec 14, 2017.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 115740 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| 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 →
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is 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 71% below the Texas average of 3.5 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 Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Galveston?
Galveston has 18 charging stations in the DOE registry with 57 ports. Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Galveston. Tesla Destination runs 4 stations in Galveston. Statewide, Texas has 4,137 stations and 14,337 ports, the 5th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Texas, Bryan Tx Sdc in Bryan, has 122 ports.
Who operates Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - 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. 352 of those stations are in Texas, 9% of the state's 4,137.
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 Dec 14, 2017, one of 68 stations in Texas with a 2017 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination have?
Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination has 1 charging port: 1 Level 2.
Does Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its one port is Level 2.
What connectors does Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination have?
Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination?
Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination is at 8710 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554. Its coordinates are 29.25320, -94.85137.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 115740, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 19, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Best Western Galveston West Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination, Galveston, TX (AFDC station 115740)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/texas/best-western-galveston-west-beach-hotel-tesla-destination-115740 (data as of October 19, 2026).