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EV charging in Crystal Lake, IL
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Crystal Lake, IL. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved July 2026, Crystal Lake has 5 public charging stations with 10 Level 2 ports, including 4 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 5Public stations
- 10Level 2 ports
- 4DC fast ports
- 29%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 3 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 3 networks: Blink Network (3), ChargePoint Network (1), BP_PULSE (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 4 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
Of these stations, 3 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 2. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Crystal Lake has 5 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorntons, Tek Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 911 Tek Drive | BP_PULSE | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| McHenry County College - Main Campus 8900 US Hwy 14 | Blink Network | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| Algonquin Township Road District 3702 U.S. Highway 14 | Blink Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| Nunda Township Road District 3518 Bay Road | Blink Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| PAULY TOYOTA CT4020 STATION 1035 South Illinois Route 31 | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 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 Crystal Lake?
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 Crystal Lake
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved July 2026. Public stations only.