South Carolina Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in South Carolina, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
38
laws and incentives in South Carolina related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
Fueling Stations
2,142
stations in South Carolina with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 1 | 4 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 6 | 5 |
| Electric (charging ports) | 1,857 | 163 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 53 | 7 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 0 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 39 | 7 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 0 | 0 |
Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions
Clean Cities and Communities is a U.S. Department of Energy partnership to advance clean transportation nationwide through a network of more than 75 coalitions.
South Carolina has 1 coalition:
Palmetto Clean Fuels Coalition
Contact a local coalition or regional manager for project assistance or to connect with other local stakeholders.
Transportation Fuel Consumption
Source: State Energy Data System based on beta data converted to gasoline gallon equivalents of petroleum (GGEs) for the transportation sector (which includes more than highway vehicles) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Vehicles Registered in 2023
| Electric (EV) | 20,900 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 9,000 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 83,100 |
| Biodiesel | 44,600 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 404,600 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 100 |
| Propane | 100 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 4,325,000 |
| Diesel | 110,100 |
| Unknown Fuel | 44,900 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of January 2025
| Fuel | Lower Atlantic Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $2.85/gallon | $2.59/GGE | $3.34/gallon | $3.04/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $4.00/gallon | $3.96/GGE | $3.93/gallon | $3.89/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $2.60/gallon | $3.67/GGE | $2.57/gallon | $3.62/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.74/GGE | $2.74/GGE | $2.99/GGE | $2.99/GGE |
| Propane | $3.08/gallon | $4.25/GGE | $3.33/gallon | $4.60/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.01/gallon | $3.01/GGE | $3.06/gallon | $3.06/GGE |
| Diesel | $3.46/gallon | $3.11/GGE | $3.55/gallon | $3.20/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Lower Atlantic PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Advancing platooning with advanced driver-assisted systems control integration and assessment
- Carolina Alternative Fuel Infrastructure for Storm Resilience Plan
- Carolina Blue Skies and Green Jobs Initiative
- Southeast AFV Demonstration Initiative (SADI)
- Southeast Alternative Fuel Deployment Partnership
- Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program
- Southeast Regional Alternative Fuels Market Initiatives Program
- Southeast Regional Readiness
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- South Carolina Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- South Carolina State Energy Office
- South Carolina Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- South Carolina – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- Maps and Data – Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Maps – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Toolbox (EVI-X)
- State Electrification Planning and Funding