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EV charging in Makanda, IL
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Makanda, IL. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Makanda has 3 public charging stations with 4 Level 2 ports, including 4 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 3Public stations
- 4Level 2 ports
- 4DC fast ports
- 50%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 2 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 3 networks: Non-networked (1), Tesla Destination (1), RED_E (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 1 station; NACS / Tesla at 1 station; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
Of these stations, 2 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 1. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
1 station carries a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Makanda compares
- 55.7 public stations per 10,000 residents — 37.1× the Illinois rate (1.5).
- 74.2 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 32.3× the Illinois rate (2.3).
Who runs Makanda's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| RED_E | 4 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 67% of Makanda's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (539 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. Makanda has 3 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touch of Nature 1206 Touch of Nature Rd | RED_E | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Makanda Inn & Cottages - Tesla Destination 855 Old Lower Cobden Rd | Tesla Destination | 3 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Makanda Inn & Cottages 855 Old Lower Cobden Rd | Non-networked | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | ⚠ January 2025 |
⚠ 1 of Makanda's 3 stations haven't been re-confirmed by NREL in over 18 months and may be out of service — confirm in the network's app. Spotted something out of date or missing? Report a correction.
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 Makanda?
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 Makanda
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.