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EV charging in Des Plaines, IL
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Des Plaines, IL. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Des Plaines has 12 public charging stations with 19 Level 2 ports, including 100 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 12Public stations
- 19Level 2 ports
- 100DC fast ports
- 84%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 1 station lists free charging
Stations are operated across 6 networks: ChargePoint Network (7), Tesla Destination (1), eVgo Network (1), Blink Network (1), and 2 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 8 stations; NACS / Tesla at 3 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 3 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station.
Of these stations, 1 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 11. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
3 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Des Plaines compares
- 2 public stations per 10,000 residents — 1.3× the Illinois rate (1.5).
- 17 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 7.4× the Illinois rate (2.3).
Who runs Des Plaines's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 52 | 52% |
| BP_PULSE | 40 | 40% |
| Blink Network | 4 | 4% |
| eVgo Network | 4 | 4% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Des Plaines's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (58,832 residents; Illinois 12,710,158). Station counts use NREL's address city, which can extend past city limits, so rates are approximate.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Des Plaines has 12 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines, IL - Tesla Supercharger 3041 Orchard Pl | Tesla | DC fast 52 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Gigahub ORD Mannheim Road, Des Plaines, IL 2991 Mannheim Road | BP_PULSE | DC fast 40 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | October 2026 |
| 2138 AutoNation Honda O'Hare 1533 S. River Road | Blink Network | DC fast 4 DC fast + 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Metropolitan Square 518 Metropolitan Way | eVgo Network | DC fast 4 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Comfort Inn O'Hare - Convention Center - Tesla Destination 2175 Touhy Ave | Tesla Destination | 3 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| EV STATION 1 EV STATION 1 646 Lee St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| JMM SERVICE 855 Rand Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| OAKTON COLLEGE1 LEE CENTER Oakton Community College 1600 E. Golf Road | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| EV STATION 1 EV STATION 3 606 Lee St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| EV STATION 1 EV STATION 2 606 Lee St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
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What this means
Level 2 is the standard public and home charger (240V) — a few hours for a full charge, fine for shopping, work, or overnight. DC fast charging is the highway kind: 20–40 minutes to most of a charge, but not every station has it.
Connectors are the plug shape. J1772 is the universal Level 2 plug almost every non-Tesla EV uses. CCS and CHAdeMO are DC fast-charging plugs (CHAdeMO is older, mostly older Nissan Leafs). NACS is Tesla's plug, now the emerging US standard — many newer non-Teslas use it or an adapter.
This page summarizes NREL's own station records and is not a live availability map — a charger listed here can still be busy, broken, or behind a gate. Check the network's app before you rely on a specific plug.
Charging at home in Des Plaines?
Most EV owners do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 charger. See our home EV charger buying guide for what to look for and how to match a charger to your car's connector.
EV charging near Des Plaines
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.