Hopkins Ford of Elgin
AvailableEV charging station in Elgin, Illinois on the Blink network — 2 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 371966.
At a glance
Hopkins Ford of Elgin is a public EV charging station at 1045 East Chicago Street in Elgin, Illinois, on the Blink network. It has 2 charging ports (2 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Nov 26, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 371966 |
| Network | Blink |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| 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 Hopkins Ford of Elgin offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 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 42% below 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 Hopkins Ford of Elgin 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. Hopkins Ford of Elgin accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Elgin. Blink runs 6 stations 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 Hopkins Ford of Elgin?
Blink Charging's public network — largely Level 2. Blink operates 6,186 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 2,086 DC fast and 21,012 Level 2 ports in total. 173 of those stations are in Illinois, 8% 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 Nov 26, 2024, one of 277 stations in Illinois with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Hopkins Ford of Elgin have?
Hopkins Ford of Elgin has 2 charging ports: 2 DC fast.
Does Hopkins Ford of Elgin have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at Hopkins Ford of Elgin, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Hopkins Ford of Elgin have?
Hopkins Ford of Elgin has CCS connectors.
Is Hopkins Ford of Elgin open to the public?
Yes. Hopkins Ford of Elgin is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Hopkins Ford of Elgin?
Hopkins Ford of Elgin is at 1045 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Its coordinates are 42.03197, -88.25019.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 371966, 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, “Hopkins Ford of Elgin, Elgin, IL (AFDC station 371966)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/hopkins-ford-of-elgin-371966 (data as of October 12, 2026).