Touch of Nature
AvailableEV charging station in Makanda, Illinois on the Red E network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 422961.
At a glance
Touch of Nature is a public EV charging station at 1206 Touch of Nature Rd in Makanda, Illinois, on the Red E network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 24, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 422961 |
| Network | Red E |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Public site |
| Open date | Sep 24, 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
- 1206 Touch of Nature Rd
- City
- Makanda
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62958
- Coordinates
- 37.62851, -89.16182
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Touch of Nature 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 public site location.
How does Touch of Nature compare with other stations in Makanda?
Makanda has 3 charging stations in the DOE registry with 8 ports. Touch of Nature accounts for 50% of the charging ports in Makanda. It is the only Red E station in Makanda. 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 Touch of Nature?
Red E operates 1,105 stations in the registry across 47 states, with 2,240 DC fast and 2,633 Level 2 ports in total. 65 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 Sep 24, 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 Touch of Nature have?
Touch of Nature has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Touch of Nature have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Touch of Nature, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Touch of Nature have?
Touch of Nature has CCS connectors.
Is Touch of Nature open to the public?
Yes. Touch of Nature is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Touch of Nature?
Touch of Nature is at 1206 Touch of Nature Rd, Makanda, IL 62958. Its coordinates are 37.62851, -89.16182.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 422961, 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, “Touch of Nature, Makanda, IL (AFDC station 422961)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/touch-of-nature-422961 (data as of October 12, 2026).