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EV charging in Pekin, IL
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Pekin, IL. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Pekin has 3 public charging stations with 0 Level 2 ports, including 9 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 3Public stations
- 0Level 2 ports
- 9DC fast ports
- 100%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 2 networks: UNIVERSAL (2), EV Connect (1).
Connectors on record: CCS (J1772 Combo) at 3 stations.
How Pekin compares
- 1 public stations per 10,000 residents — 67% of the Illinois rate (1.5).
- 2.9 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 1.3× the Illinois rate (2.3).
Who runs Pekin's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL | 8 | 89% |
| EV Connect | 1 | 11% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 33% of Pekin's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (31,266 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. Pekin has 3 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express 3615 Kelly Ave | UNIVERSAL | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | August 2025 |
| Smithon Liqour 408 N Main St | UNIVERSAL | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | August 2025 |
| Ray Dennison Chevrolet 2320 N 8th St | EV Connect | DC fast 1 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | 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 Pekin?
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 Pekin
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.