Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave
AvailableEV charging station in Chicago, Illinois on the Noodoe network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 428470.
At a glance
Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave is a public EV charging station at 8644 South Kedzie Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, on the Noodoe network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 30, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 428470 |
| Network | Noodoe |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave 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.
How does Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave 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. Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave 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 Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave?
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 Sep 30, 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 Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave have?
Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave have?
Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave has CCS connectors.
Is Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave open to the public?
Yes. Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave?
Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave is at 8644 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652. Its coordinates are 41.73572, -87.70278.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 428470, 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, “Buddy Bear - 8644 S. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL (AFDC station 428470)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/buddy-bear-8644-s-kedzie-ave-428470 (data as of October 12, 2026).