National park gateway · Northern Arizona

EV Charging in Grand Canyon South Rim Gateways

Three bases serve the South Rim: Tusayan at the gate, Williams on Route 66 with the Grand Canyon Railway, and Flagstaff — the biggest town, the most charging, and the I-40 hub an hour out.

The smart EV pattern is concentric: charge fully in Flagstaff or Williams, top up at Tusayan’s lodging if staying at the gate, and treat the rim itself as a place to park and walk, not to hunt for a plug. Winter rim mornings run cold enough to matter.

When to go: Spring through fall is the wave; the South Rim stays open all winter, when snow on the 180 and cold soaks make the Flagstaff top-up non-optional.

Why people come here

277 miles long, a mile deep, and nearly two billion years of Earth’s history in the walls
The Grand Canyon Railway has carried visitors from Williams to the rim since 1901
Flagstaff: a 7,000-foot mountain town with Lowell Observatory and Route 66 bones
Desert View Drive and Hermit Road — the rim’s two great overlook runs

Charging in the South Rim gateways at a glance

Locations: 65
Ports: 284
At lodging: 11
Food & tasting: 1
DC fast: 15
Fastest: 400 kW

Map of the region

Purple pins have DC fast charging; green pins are Level 2. Tap a pin for the location page.

Charge where you’re staying

Overnight Level 2 at your lodging is the cheapest, easiest way to charge on a trip — arrive on whatever range you have, leave at 100%.

Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel

Grand Canyon Village, AZ

Level 2Non-Networked

1 station · 4 ports7.2 kW

The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon - Tesla Supercharger

Grand Canyon Village, AZ

Level 2Non-Networked

1 station · 12 ports7.2 kW

Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn - Tesla

Grand Canyon Village, AZ

Level 2Tesla Destination

1 station · 2 ports16 kW

Trailborn Grand Canyon

Williams, AZ

1 station · 4 ports

Doubletree By Hilton Flagstaff

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2Tesla Destination

1 station · 2 ports8 kW

Americana Motor Hotel

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2Non-Networked

1 station · 2 ports1.4 kW

Hilton Garden Inn - Flagstaff

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2Tesla Destination

1 station · 4 ports16 kW

Holiday Inn Express - Tesla

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2Tesla Destination

1 station · 1 port8 kW

Best Western - Pony Soldier

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2Non-Networked

1 station · 4 ports7.2 kW

Maswik Lodge - North Cliffrose

Grand Canyon, AZ

Level 2Non-Networked

1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW

Flagstaff Cabins - Tesla Destination

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2Tesla Destination

1 station · 1 port7.2 kW

Charge while you eat, sip, and wander

These listings sit at wineries, restaurants, and cafes — the places a destination visit already includes an hour or two of dwell time.

Coco's Bakery Restaurant

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2Tesla Destination

1 station · 2 ports16 kW

Fast charging for getting here and home

DC fast charging in and around the South Rim gateways — for arrivals, departures, and day-trippers who aren’t staying overnight.

Grand Canyon Visitor Center (Grand Canyon, AZ)

Grand Canyon Village, AZ

DC FastElectrify America

1 station · 6 ports350 kW

Grand Canyon Brewing - Tesla Supercharger

Williams, AZ

1 station · 12 ports50 kW

The Grand Hotel - Tesla Supercharger

Tusayan, AZ

1 station · 12 ports50 kW

Tusayan, Az Supercharger

Tusayan, AZ

DC FastTesla (Tesla-only charging)

1 station · 12 ports150 kW

La Quinta Grand Canyon (Williams, AZ)

Williams, AZ

DC FastElectrify America

3 stations · 5 ports350 kW

Flagstaff Chevrolet

Flagstaff, AZ

DC FastNon-Networked

1 station · 1 port50 kW

Ionna Rechargery - Flagstaff, AZ

Flagstaff, AZ

2 stations · 10 ports400 kW

Flagstaff, AZ

Flagstaff, AZ

DC FastRIVIAN_ADVENTURE

1 station · 6 ports50 kW

Bashas

Flagstaff, AZ

DC FastRivian Adventure Network

1 station · 6 ports200 kW

More charging in the region

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FLAGSTAFF - APS WHEELER PARK N

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2ChargePoint Network

1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW

FLAGSTAFF - APS VISITORCENTER2

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2ChargePoint Network

1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW

The Ellsworth Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection - Tesla Destination

Williams, AZ

Level 2Tesla Destination

1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williams - Tesla Destination

Williams, AZ

Level 2Tesla Destination

1 station · 3 ports7.2 kW

KINGCAMPUS LEAF EV1

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2ChargePoint Network

1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW

Comfort Inn Near Grand Canyon - Tesla Destination

Williams, AZ

Level 2Tesla Destination

1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW

Union

Flagstaff, AZ

1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW

Northern Arizona University - Lot P16A

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2Non-Networked

1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW

San Francisco

Flagstaff, AZ

1 station · 17 ports7.2 kW

Northern Arizona University - Lot P96B

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2Non-Networked

1 station · 6 ports7.2 kW

Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2Non-Networked

1 station · 4 ports7.2 kW

Pioneer Title Agency

Flagstaff, AZ

Level 2Non-Networked

1 station · 1 port7.2 kW

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in the South Rim gateways?: SpotCharge tracks 65 charging locations across the South Rim gateways, with 284 charging ports in total, concentrated around Flagstaff, Grand Canyon Village and Williams. Each location page shows connectors, networks, hours, and driver reviews.
Can I charge overnight where I'm staying in the South Rim gateways?: Yes — 11 of the tracked locations are at lodging properties, so you can book a stay and wake up to a full battery. Check the listing before relying on a port being available for guests.
Is there DC fast charging in the South Rim gateways?: Yes — 15 locations offer DC fast charging, topping out at 400 kW. Another 49 offer Level 2 for longer stops.
Where do I charge when visiting the park?: Charging sits in the gateway towns rather than inside the park — the tracked locations cluster in Flagstaff, Grand Canyon Village and Williams. Top up in town before a day on the trails, and treat any single-port site as unreliable in peak season.

Towns in this region

Tusayan Williams Flagstaff

Continue the trip

Sedona & the Verde Valley

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Charging location data aggregated from OpenChargeMap, the U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center, and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Regions are SpotCharge editorial groupings and may overlap.