- Niu
AvailableEV charging station in DeKalb, Illinois on the ChargePoint network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 78528.
At a glance
- Niu is a public EV charging station at 175 Normal Rd in DeKalb, Illinois, on the ChargePoint network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 17, 2016.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 78528 |
| Network | ChargePoint |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Sep 17, 2016 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does - Niu offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 42% below the Illinois average of 3.4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does - Niu compare with other stations in DeKalb?
DeKalb has 17 charging stations in the DOE registry with 33 ports, the 20th-most of 333 cities and towns in Illinois. - Niu accounts for 6% of the charging ports in DeKalb. ChargePoint runs 16 stations in DeKalb. 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 - Niu?
The largest US charging network by station count — mostly Level 2 at workplaces, retail and municipal sites. ChargePoint operates 48,998 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 5,017 DC fast and 83,427 Level 2 ports in total. 942 of those stations are in Illinois, 46% 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 17, 2016, one of 30 stations in Illinois with a 2016 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does - Niu have?
- Niu has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does - Niu have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does - Niu have?
- Niu has J1772 connectors.
Is - Niu open to the public?
Yes. - Niu is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is - Niu?
- Niu is at 175 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115. Its coordinates are 41.93241, -88.76660.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 78528, 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, “- Niu, DeKalb, IL (AFDC station 78528)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/niu-78528 (data as of October 12, 2026).