Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis
AvailableEV charging station in Alton, Illinois on the Universal EV Chargers network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 416751.
At a glance
Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis is a public EV charging station at 3559 College Ave in Alton, Illinois, on the Universal EV Chargers network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 11, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 416751 |
| Network | Universal EV Chargers |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Charging network
Operates 326 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
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What kind of charging does Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis 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. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis compare with other stations in Alton?
Alton has 12 charging stations in the DOE registry with 32 ports. Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis accounts for 13% of the charging ports in Alton. Universal EV Chargers runs 4 stations in Alton. 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 Premier Alton-St. Louis?
Universal EV Chargers operates 326 stations in the registry across 17 states, with 320 DC fast and 604 Level 2 ports in total. 68 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 Jun 11, 2025, one of 447 stations in Illinois with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis have?
Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis have?
Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis has CCS connectors.
Is Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis open to the public?
Yes. Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis?
Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis is at 3559 College Ave, Alton, IL 62002. Its coordinates are 38.90355, -90.13068.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 416751, 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 Premier Alton-St. Louis, Alton, IL (AFDC station 416751)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/best-western-premier-alton-st-louis-416751 (data as of October 12, 2026).