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EV charging in Evanston, IL
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Evanston, IL. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Evanston has 26 public charging stations with 53 Level 2 ports, including 12 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 26Public stations
- 53Level 2 ports
- 12DC fast ports
- 18%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 3 networks: ChargePoint Network (24), Tesla (1), LOOP (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 25 stations; NACS / Tesla at 3 stations.
3 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Evanston compares
- 3.4 public stations per 10,000 residents — 2.3× the Illinois rate (1.5).
- 1.6 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 70% of the Illinois rate (2.3).
Who runs Evanston's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 12 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Evanston's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (76,006 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. Evanston has 26 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston, IL - Tesla Supercharger 1800 Maple Avenue | Tesla | DC fast 12 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| AMLI Evanston 737 Chicago Ave | LOOP | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| EVANSTON, IL MAPLE AV GARAGE 1810 Maple Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| EVANSTON, IL SHERMAN PLAZA 2 821 Davis St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| EVANSTON, IL CIVIC CENTER SO 2100 Ridge Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| NORTHWESTERN NORTH GARAGE 4 2311 N. Campus Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| NORTHWESTERN SOUTH GARAGE 1 1850 Campus Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| NORTHWESTERN SOUTH GARAGE 4 1841 Sheridan Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| EVANSTON, IL ROBERT CROWN 3 1717 Main St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| EVANSTON, IL ROBERT CROWN 2 1720 Main 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 Evanston?
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 Evanston
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.