Salem Liquor
AvailableEV charging station in Salem, Illinois on the Universal EV Chargers network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 418189.
At a glance
Salem Liquor is a public EV charging station at 1435 W Main St in Salem, Illinois, on the Universal EV Chargers network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 4, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 418189 |
| Network | Universal EV Chargers |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Charging network
Operates 326 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- 1435 W Main St
- City
- Salem
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62881
- Coordinates
- 38.62489, -88.96457
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does Salem Liquor 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 one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does Salem Liquor compare with other stations in Salem?
Salem has 3 charging stations in the DOE registry with 19 ports. Salem Liquor accounts for 21% of the charging ports in Salem. It is the only Universal EV Chargers station in Salem. 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 Salem Liquor?
Universal EV Chargers operates 326 stations in the registry across 17 states, with 320 DC fast and 604 Level 2 ports in total. 68 of those stations are in Illinois, 3% 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 Jun 4, 2025, one of 447 stations in Illinois with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Salem Liquor have?
Salem Liquor has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Salem Liquor have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Salem Liquor, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Salem Liquor have?
Salem Liquor has CCS connectors.
Is Salem Liquor open to the public?
Yes. Salem Liquor is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Salem Liquor?
Salem Liquor is at 1435 W Main St, Salem, IL 62881. Its coordinates are 38.62489, -88.96457.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 418189, 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, “Salem Liquor, Salem, IL (AFDC station 418189)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/salem-liquor-418189 (data as of October 12, 2026).