Best western
AvailableEV charging station in Chicago, Illinois on the Noodoe network — 1 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 388477.
At a glance
Best western is a public EV charging station at 4900 s Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, on the Noodoe network. It has 1 charging port (1 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Mar 24, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 388477 |
| Network | Noodoe |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Best western offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 71% below the Illinois average of 3.4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does Best western compare with other stations in Chicago?
Chicago has 368 charging stations in the DOE registry with 1,348 ports, the most of 333 cities and towns in Illinois. Best western accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Chicago. Noodoe runs 11 stations in Chicago. 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 Best western?
Noodoe operates 385 stations in the registry across 38 states, with 296 DC fast and 1,731 Level 2 ports in total. 64 of those stations are in Illinois, 3% of the state's 2,056.
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 Mar 24, 2025, one of 447 stations in Illinois with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Best western have?
Best western has 1 charging port: 1 Level 2.
Does Best western have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its one port is Level 2.
What connectors does Best western have?
Best western has J1772 connectors.
Is Best western open to the public?
Yes. Best western is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Best western?
Best western is at 4900 s Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60615. Its coordinates are 41.80547, -87.58503.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 388477, 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, “Best western, Chicago, IL (AFDC station 388477)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/best-western-388477 (data as of October 12, 2026).