Fence Connection
Temporarily unavailableEV charging station in Elgin, Illinois on the Red E network — 8 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 459541.
At a glance
Fence Connection is a public EV charging station at 970 Villa St in Elgin, Illinois, on the Red E network. It has 8 charging ports (8 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as temporarily unavailable, open since May 12, 2026.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 459541 |
| Network | Red E |
| Status | Temporarily unavailable (T) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Retail |
| Open date | May 12, 2026 |
| 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.
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Fence Connection offer?
Of its 8 ports, 8 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 2.3 times 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 retail location.
How does Fence Connection compare with other stations in Elgin?
Elgin has 31 charging stations in the DOE registry with 112 ports, the 6th-most of 333 cities and towns in Illinois. Fence Connection accounts for 7% of the charging ports in Elgin. It is the only Red E station in Elgin. 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 Fence Connection?
Red E operates 1,105 stations in the registry across 47 states, with 2,240 DC fast and 2,633 Level 2 ports in total. 65 of those stations are in Illinois, 3% of the state's 2,056.
What does the “Temporarily unavailable” status mean?
“Temporarily unavailable” means the station exists but is reported as temporarily out of service. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on May 12, 2026, one of 314 stations in Illinois with a 2026 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Fence Connection have?
Fence Connection has 8 charging ports: 8 DC fast.
Does Fence Connection have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 8 DC fast ports at Fence Connection, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Fence Connection have?
Fence Connection has CCS connectors.
Is Fence Connection open to the public?
Yes. Fence Connection is listed with public access, and its status is temporarily unavailable.
Where is Fence Connection?
Fence Connection is at 970 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120. Its coordinates are 42.02450, -88.25290.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 459541, 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, “Fence Connection, Elgin, IL (AFDC station 459541)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/fence-connection-459541 (data as of October 12, 2026).