Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Ludington, MI
Level 2Non-Networked
1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW
Lakeshore circuit · West Michigan
EV Charging in West Michigan Lakeshore Beach Towns
The west shore is Michigan’s beach coast: a string of harbor towns from South Haven up through Grand Haven, Muskegon, Ludington, and Manistee, each with its lighthouse, its dunes, and its summer crowd. US-31 stitches them together into a natural road-trip circuit.
That makes this region a mix of the two charging modes: DC fast along the US-31 corridor for moving between towns, and Level 2 at the beaches, marinas, and downtowns where a stop is never shorter than an afternoon.
When to go: Beach-season demand peaks July–August. Salmon runs and color season keep the northern harbors busy into October, when the chargers quiet down with the towns.
Why people come here
- A lighthouse in nearly every harbor town — Grand Haven’s red pier light is the most photographed in the state
- Ludington State Park and the Big Sable Point lighthouse hike
- Silver Lake’s drivable dunes and Michigan’s charter-fishing fleet
- US-31 strings the towns into one natural two-day circuit
Charging in the West Michigan lakeshore at a glance
- Locations
- 75
- Ports
- 207
- At lodging
- 3
- Food & tasting
- 0
- DC fast
- 27
- Fastest
- 240 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%.
Fast charging for getting here and home
DC fast charging in and around the West Michigan lakeshore — for arrivals, departures, and day-trippers who aren’t staying overnight.
Wesco - Ludington
Ludington, MI
DC FastRED_E
1 station · 2 ports160 kW
City of Muskegon 295 W Muskegon St
Muskegon, MI
DC FastLevel 2RED_E
2 stations · 2 ports50 kW
ALLEN CROSSING 1
Muskegon, MI
DC FastChargePoint Network
2 stations · 2 ports50 kW
ALLEN CROSSING 3
Muskegon, MI
DC FastChargePoint Network
2 stations · 2 ports50 kW
AMITY COMMONS 4
Muskegon, MI
DC FastChargePoint Network
2 stations · 2 ports50 kW
City of Muskegon 610 W Western Ave
Muskegon, MI
DC FastLevel 2RED_E
2 stations · 2 ports50 kW
Don Woodhams Ford
South Haven, MI
DC FastFORD_CHARGE
2 stations · 4 ports240 kW
Betten Chevrolet
Muskegon, MI
DC FastLevel 2EV Connect
2 stations · 4 ports50 kW
Betten Hyundai, Inc
Muskegon, MI
DC FastBlink Network
1 station · 2 ports50 kW
More charging in the region
Browse all MI charging →Huron St Parking Lot East South Haven MI
South Haven, MI
Level 2RED_E
1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW
Huron St Parking Lot West South Haven MI
South Haven, MI
Level 2RED_E
1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW
CITYOF MUSKEGON 1ST STREET
Muskegon, MI
Level 2ChargePoint Network
1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW
City of Muskegon 407 Morris Ave
Muskegon, MI
Level 2RED_E
1 station · 4 ports7.2 kW
Washington St Manistee MI
Manistee, MI
Level 2RED_E
1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW
River St Parking Lot Manistee MI
Manistee, MI
Level 2RED_E
1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW
Ludington Bay Brewing Company
Ludington, MI
Level 2Blink Network
1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW
CITYOF MUSKEGON WESTERN AVENUE
Muskegon, MI
Level 2ChargePoint Network
1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW
Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley State University
Muskegon, MI
Level 2Non-Networked
1 station · 1 port7.2 kW
The Victoria Resort Bed and Breakfast
South Haven, MI
Level 2Tesla (Tesla-only charging)
1 station · 2 ports16 kW
The Victoria Resort Bed and Breakfast - Tesla Destination
South Haven, MI
Level 2Tesla Destination
1 station · 3 ports7.2 kW
HAMPTON101 HAMP INN MANIST
Manistee, MI
Level 2ChargePoint Network
1 station · 2 ports7.2 kW
Frequently asked questions
- How many EV charging stations are in the West Michigan lakeshore?
- SpotCharge tracks 75 charging locations across the West Michigan lakeshore, with 207 charging ports in total, concentrated around Muskegon, Ludington and South Haven. Each location page shows connectors, networks, hours, and driver reviews.
- Can I charge overnight where I'm staying in the West Michigan lakeshore?
- Yes — 3 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 West Michigan lakeshore?
- Yes — 27 locations offer DC fast charging, topping out at 240 kW. Another 52 offer Level 2 for longer stops.
Towns in this region
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