Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL
AvailableEV charging station in Third Lake, Illinois on the bp pulse network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 387737.
At a glance
Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL is a public EV charging station at 34225 US-45 in Third Lake, Illinois, on the bp pulse network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Mar 13, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 387737 |
| Network | bp pulse |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Mar 13, 2025 |
| 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.
Location
- Address
- 34225 US-45
- City
- Third Lake
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60030
- Coordinates
- 42.36002, -88.00063
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL 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.
How does Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL compare with other stations in Third Lake?
Third Lake has 3 charging stations in the DOE registry with 8 ports. Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL accounts for 50% of the charging ports in Third Lake. It is the only bp pulse station in Third Lake. 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 Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL?
bp pulse operates 95 stations in the registry across 20 states, with 870 DC fast ports in total. 21 of those stations are in Illinois, 1% 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 Mar 13, 2025, one of 447 stations in Illinois with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL have?
Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL have?
Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL has CCS connectors.
Is Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL open to the public?
Yes. Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL?
Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL is at 34225 US-45, Third Lake, IL 60030. Its coordinates are 42.36002, -88.00063.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 387737, 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, “Thorntons US-45, Third Lake, IL, Third Lake, IL (AFDC station 387737)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/thorntons-us-45-third-lake-il-387737 (data as of October 12, 2026).