Install EV Chargers in Chicago, Illinois

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Chicago, Illinois. 346 existing public charging locations (46 DC fast, 300 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Chicago address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Chicago, Illinois is served by 346 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 1,194 individual chargers — an average of 3.5 chargers per site. Of those locations, 46 (13%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 300 (87%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Chicago is ChargePoint Network with 207 locations, followed by Blink Network with 39. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 202 kW, which puts most fast-charging stalls in the modern 150 kW–350 kW class capable of delivering a meaningful state-of-charge top-up in 15–30 minutes for a typical EV.

EV Data Map is an EVSE and DC Fast Charger location analyzer that scores every potential charging site in the United States from 0 to 100 for DC Fast Charger ROI, combining EV ownership density, daytime population, traffic, demographics, nearby competing chargers, dwell-time characteristics of surrounding land use, and grid capacity. Use the analyzer below to enter any address in Chicago and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Chicago

Chicago's EV charging landscape features a dominant presence of ChargePoint Network, managing 60% of the 344 public charging locations, thus presenting both opportunities and challenges for new operators. With 45 DC fast charging stations averaging 199 kW and the fastest at 350 kW, the city offers a robust infrastructure for quick charging needs, benefiting from 69% of these fast sites classified at 150 kW or higher. This positioning creates a competitive edge for new entries that provide similarly high-power equipment, appealing greatly to EV drivers seeking efficient charging solutions. Additionally, the majority of the remaining stations cater to longer-dwelling Level 2 charging, creating a varied ecosystem essential for fulfilling diverse consumer needs across the city and surrounding neighborhoods.

Chicago charging by the numbers

Locations
346
Chargers
1,194
DC Fast locations
46
Level 2 locations
300

DC fast share: 13% of locations. Level 2 share: 87%. Average chargers per site: 3.5. Average DC fast power: 202 kW.

Chicago charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 60% of public locations across 24 networks.
Average DC fast power
202 kW (fastest stall: 350 kW)
High-power share
70% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
13% DC fast / 87% Level 2 across 346 locations
Estimated DC ports
291 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Chicago

The following operators run public charging in Chicago, ranked by number of locations.

Featured charging locations in Chicago

A selection of higher-power public charging locations across Chicago, sorted by power level.

  1. Target T2613 (Chicago, IL) — Chicago, IL, 60610 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  2. Whole Foods Sauganash (CIC) — Chicago, IL, 60646 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  3. Ashland & Roosevelt — Chicago, IL, 60608 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  4. Target T2781 (Chicago, IL) — Chicago, IL, 60607 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  5. Costco Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL) — Chicago, IL, 60614 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  6. Whole Foods Lakeview — Chicago, IL, 60657 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  7. Target T2078 (Chicago, IL) — Chicago, IL, 60608 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  8. BOA Logan Square IL4-313 (Chicago, IL) — Chicago, IL, 60647 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  9. Marshfield Plaza (Chicago, IL) — Chicago, IL, 60643 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  10. Target - Tesla Supercharger — Chicago, IL, 60618 (Tesla · DC Fast · 325 kW)
  11. Roosevelt Plaza - Tesla Supercharger — Chicago, IL, 60644 (Tesla · DC Fast · 325 kW)
  12. Culver's - Tesla Supercharger — Chicago, IL, 60628 (Tesla · DC Fast · 250 kW)

Nearby cities with EV charging coverage

Other cities in Illinois we cover with full charging data and site profitability scoring — useful for comparing footprints across the state.

How profitability scores work

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand is modeled from registered EV count, commute and through-traffic patterns, daytime worker population, retail and hospitality footprint, and tourism inflows. Competition uses the count and quality of nearby existing chargers — including DC fast power, network reliability and dwell-fit. Operating economics include estimated electricity tariffs, demand-charge exposure, expected utilization, and capital cost for the recommended hardware mix.

For Chicago specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 46 DC fast and 300 Level 2 sites, and the typical dwell profile of the surrounding land use. The result is a per-address score plus a recommended configuration — number of stalls, target power level and network — that maximises projected revenue.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Chicago, Illinois?
There are 346 public electric vehicle charging locations in Chicago, Illinois, with a combined 1,194 individual chargers. 46 locations offer DC fast charging and 300 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Chicago?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Chicago with 207 sites, followed by Blink Network with 39 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Chicago?
Level 2 EV chargers in Chicago typically install for $4,000–$12,000 per port including make-ready. DC fast installs run $80,000–$250,000+ per port depending on power level, utility upgrades and trenching.
What permits and incentives apply to EV chargers in Chicago?
Most Chicago projects need an electrical permit (and a building permit plus utility coordination for DC fast). Sites can typically stack the federal 30C tax credit (up to 30% / $100,000 per commercial charger in eligible census tracts) with Illinois state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Chicago?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Chicago energizes in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear.
How long does an EV charger in Chicago take to become profitable?
Payback in Chicago depends on utilization, electricity tariffs (especially demand charges) and incentives captured. Well-sited Level 2 stations typically reach payback in 3–5 years; DC fast sites with strong throughput in 3–6 years.

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