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EV charging in West Chicago, IL
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in West Chicago, IL. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved July 2026, West Chicago has 3 public charging stations with 3 Level 2 ports, including 16 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 3Public stations
- 3Level 2 ports
- 16DC fast ports
- 84%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 3 networks: Tesla Destination (1), BP_PULSE (1), RED_E (1).
Connectors on record: CCS (J1772 Combo) at 2 stations; J1772 (Level 2) at 1 station; NACS / Tesla at 1 station.
1 station carries a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. West Chicago has 3 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Station EV Lot 956 N Neltnor Blvd | RED_E | DC fast 12 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| Thorntons, S Neltnor Blvd, West Chicago, IL 1330 S Neltnor Blvd | BP_PULSE | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| St. Andrews Golf Club - Tesla Destination 2241 IL-59 | Tesla Destination | 3 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | ⚠ July 2024 |
⚠ 1 of West Chicago'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 Spotted something out of date or missing?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 West Chicago?
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 West Chicago
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved July 2026. Public stations only.