Metropolitan Square
AvailableEV charging station in Des Plaines, Illinois on the EVgo network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 228311.
At a glance
Metropolitan Square is a public EV charging station at 518 Metropolitan Way in Des Plaines, Illinois, on the EVgo network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Aug 1, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 228311 |
| Network | EVgo |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 11, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CHAdeMO — Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era).
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 518 Metropolitan Way
- City
- Des Plaines
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60016
- Coordinates
- 42.04325, -87.88490
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Metropolitan Square 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 2 connector types: CHAdeMO, Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era); CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Metropolitan Square compare with other stations in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines has 17 charging stations in the DOE registry with 152 ports, the 19th-most of 333 cities and towns in Illinois. Metropolitan Square accounts for 3% of the charging ports in Des Plaines. It is the only EVgo station in Des Plaines. 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 Metropolitan Square?
DC fast-focused urban charging network. EVgo operates 1,220 stations in the registry across 48 states, with 5,381 DC fast and 120 Level 2 ports in total. 50 of those stations are in Illinois, 2% 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 Aug 1, 2022, one of 185 stations in Illinois with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Metropolitan Square have?
Metropolitan Square has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Metropolitan Square have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Metropolitan Square, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Metropolitan Square have?
Metropolitan Square has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is Metropolitan Square open to the public?
Yes. Metropolitan Square is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Metropolitan Square?
Metropolitan Square is at 518 Metropolitan Way, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Its coordinates are 42.04325, -87.88490.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 228311, 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, “Metropolitan Square, Des Plaines, IL (AFDC station 228311)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/metropolitan-square-228311 (data as of October 12, 2026).