Illinois has 1,740 public EV charging stations, ranking 15th nationally. The network includes 538 DC fast chargers and 1,202 Level 2 AC stations across 10 charging networks. ChargePoint Network is the largest network in the state with 867 locations. Use the interactive map below to find stations near you, filter by charging level, and explore what is available across Illinois.
–
Total Stations
–
DC Fast
–
Level 2
–
Networks
Loading EV charging stations…
Charging Level
EV Charging Networks in Illinois
Illinois’s charging infrastructure spans 10 networks. ChargePoint Network leads with 867 stations, followed by Blink Network with 150 and Non-Networked with 114. Together these three networks account for approximately 65% of all public stations in the state.
Network
Stations
ChargePoint Network
867
Blink Network
150
Non-Networked
114
Tesla Destination
100
Tesla
77
UNIVERSAL
53
eVgo Network
45
RED_E
40
DC Fast Charging in Illinois
Of Illinois’s 1,740 public charging stations, 538 (30.9%) are DC fast chargers – the fastest publicly accessible charging option, capable of adding 100 to 200 miles of range in 20 to 45 minutes. This is above the national average of 18.8%. ChargePoint Network operates the largest charging presence in Illinois and is likely the primary DC fast provider.
Connector Types Available in Illinois
CHAdeMO connectors are present at 112 stations. Most modern EVs support CCS; drivers with older CHAdeMO vehicles should verify connector availability before longer trips.
Charging stations in Illinois are distributed across a range of venue types, with the most common being Hotel (106), Public Parking (61), Car Dealership (45), Shopping Center (23), among others.
EV Charging FAQs for Illinois
How many public EV charging stations are in Illinois?
Illinois has 1,740 open, publicly accessible EV charging stations. This includes 538 DC fast chargers and 1,202 Level 2 stations across 10 networks. The state ranks 15th nationally by total public station count.
Which EV charging networks are available in Illinois?
The three largest networks in Illinois are ChargePoint Network (867 stations), Blink Network (150 stations), and Non-Networked (114 stations). Together they represent approximately 65% of all public charging in the state.
How many DC fast chargers are in Illinois?
Illinois has 538 DC fast charging stations, which is 30.9% of its total public charging infrastructure – higher than the national average of 18.8%. DC fast chargers are most commonly found along interstate corridors and in major urban areas, making them essential for longer EV road trips.
Are there free EV charging stations in Illinois?
Illinois has approximately 139 stations offering free charging. These are typically found at retail locations, municipal parking facilities, and workplaces that provide complimentary charging as an amenity. Use the map filters above to identify stations by network; pricing details appear in each station popup.
Station data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Station (AFDC) database, maintained by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Only stations with open status and public access are shown. Records include connector types, network affiliation, port counts, pricing, and location data, updated continuously. View the full national map and all state pages at our US EV Charging Stations hub.
I'm Daniel O'Donohue, the voice and creator behind The MapScaping Podcast ( A podcast for the geospatial community ). With a professional background as a geospatial specialist, I've spent years harnessing the power of spatial to unravel the complexities of our world, one layer at a time.
