Beans and Barley
AvailableEV charging station in Ashkum, Illinois on the Powerport Evc network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 398082.
At a glance
Beans and Barley is a public EV charging station at 852 E State Route 116 in Ashkum, Illinois, on the Powerport Evc network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 25, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 398082 |
| Network | Powerport Evc |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Parking lot |
| Open date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Jun 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: $0.35 per kWh; $6 per session
Location
- Address
- 852 E State Route 116
- City
- Ashkum
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60901
- Coordinates
- 40.88443, -87.97110
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Beans and Barley offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 are DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 17% above the Illinois average of 3.4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$0.35 per kWh; $6 per session”. The site is listed as a parking lot location.
How does Beans and Barley compare with other stations in Ashkum?
Ashkum has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 4 ports. It is the only Powerport Evc station in Ashkum. Statewide, Illinois has 2,056 stations and 7,047 ports, the 14th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Illinois, Hanover Park Il Sdc in Hanover Park, has 110 ports.
Who operates Beans and Barley?
Powerport Evc operates 18 stations in the registry across 5 states, with 8 DC fast and 91 Level 2 ports in total. 12 of those stations are in Illinois, under 1% of the state's 2,056. By port count this is the 12th-biggest Powerport Evc station in the country.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Sep 25, 2025, one of 447 stations in Illinois with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Jun 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Beans and Barley have?
Beans and Barley has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Beans and Barley have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Beans and Barley, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Beans and Barley have?
Beans and Barley has CCS connectors.
Is charging at Beans and Barley free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $0.35 per kWh; $6 per session.
Is Beans and Barley open to the public?
Yes. Beans and Barley is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Beans and Barley?
Beans and Barley is at 852 E State Route 116, Ashkum, IL 60901. Its coordinates are 40.88443, -87.97110.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 398082, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Beans and Barley, Ashkum, IL (AFDC station 398082)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/beans-and-barley-398082 (data as of October 12, 2026).