NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop
AvailableEV charging station in Springfield, Illinois, not on a charging network — 4 Level 1. US DOE AFDC station 196872.
At a glance
NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop is a private EV charging station at 519 S 8th St in Springfield, Illinois, not attached to a charging network. It has 4 charging ports (4 Level 1) with NEMA 14-50 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 21, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 196872 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Private |
| Facility | National park |
| Open date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NEMA 14-50 — 240V outlet (RV-style plug).
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 519 S 8th St
- City
- Springfield
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62703
- Coordinates
- 39.79644, -89.64546
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 are Level 1. Level 1 ports are standard 120-volt outlets, the slowest way to charge. That is about 17% above the Illinois average of 3.4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NEMA 14-50, 240V outlet (RV-style plug). The site is listed as a national park location. It is flagged as workplace charging.
How does NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop compare with other stations in Springfield?
Springfield has 34 charging stations in the DOE registry with 124 ports, the 5th-most of 333 cities and towns in Illinois. NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop accounts for 3% of the charging ports in Springfield. 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 NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop?
NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Illinois has 197 non-networked stations, 10% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is private, meaning use is restricted, for example to a fleet, employees or residents. It opened on Sep 21, 2021, one of 215 stations in Illinois with a 2021 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop have?
NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop has 4 charging ports: 4 Level 1.
Does NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 4 ports are all Level 1.
What connectors does NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop have?
NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop has NEMA 14-50 connectors.
Is NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop open to the public?
No. NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop is listed with private access.
Where is NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop?
NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop is at 519 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62703. Its coordinates are 39.79644, -89.64546.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 196872, 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, “NPS MWRO: LIHO - Carpenter Shop, Springfield, IL (AFDC station 196872)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/nps-mwro-liho-carpenter-shop-196872 (data as of October 12, 2026).