GFCS LLC Melrose Park
AvailableEV charging station in Chicago, Illinois on the In Charge network — 18 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 450778.
At a glance
GFCS LLC Melrose Park is a public EV charging station at 8347 W North Ave, Melrose Park in Chicago, Illinois, on the In Charge network. It has 18 charging ports (18 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jan 28, 2026.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 450778 |
| Network | In Charge |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Parking lot |
| Open date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 13, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: $0.45 per kWh
Location
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does GFCS LLC Melrose Park offer?
Of its 18 ports, 18 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 5.3 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. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$0.45 per kWh”. The site is listed as a parking lot location.
How does GFCS LLC Melrose Park 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. GFCS LLC Melrose Park accounts for 1% of the charging ports in Chicago. It is the only In Charge station 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 GFCS LLC Melrose Park?
In Charge operates 75 stations in the registry across 26 states, with 121 DC fast and 5 Level 2 ports in total. 8 of those stations are in Illinois, under 1% of the state's 2,056. By port count this is the biggest In Charge 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 Jan 28, 2026, one of 314 stations in Illinois with a 2026 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 13, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does GFCS LLC Melrose Park have?
GFCS LLC Melrose Park has 18 charging ports: 18 DC fast.
Does GFCS LLC Melrose Park have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 18 DC fast ports at GFCS LLC Melrose Park, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does GFCS LLC Melrose Park have?
GFCS LLC Melrose Park has CCS connectors.
Is charging at GFCS LLC Melrose Park free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $0.45 per kWh.
Is GFCS LLC Melrose Park open to the public?
Yes. GFCS LLC Melrose Park is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is GFCS LLC Melrose Park?
GFCS LLC Melrose Park is at 8347 W North Ave, Melrose Park, Chicago, IL 60160. Its coordinates are 41.90613, -87.83436.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 450778, 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, “GFCS LLC Melrose Park, Chicago, IL (AFDC station 450778)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/gfcs-llc-melrose-park-450778 (data as of October 12, 2026).