Vapex Smoke Shop
AvailableEV charging station in Swansea, Illinois on the Universal EV Chargers network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 434895.
At a glance
Vapex Smoke Shop is a public EV charging station at 1718 N Illinois St in Swansea, 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 Oct 13, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 434895 |
| Network | Universal EV Chargers |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Convenience store |
| Open date | Oct 13, 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
- 1718 N Illinois St
- City
- Swansea
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62226
- Coordinates
- 38.53329, -89.98401
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Vapex Smoke Shop 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 convenience store location.
How does Vapex Smoke Shop compare with other stations in Swansea?
Swansea has 2 charging stations in the DOE registry with 6 ports. Vapex Smoke Shop accounts for 67% of the charging ports in Swansea. It is the only Universal EV Chargers station in Swansea. 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 Vapex Smoke Shop?
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 Oct 13, 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 Vapex Smoke Shop have?
Vapex Smoke Shop has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Vapex Smoke Shop have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Vapex Smoke Shop, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Vapex Smoke Shop have?
Vapex Smoke Shop has CCS connectors.
Is Vapex Smoke Shop open to the public?
Yes. Vapex Smoke Shop is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Vapex Smoke Shop?
Vapex Smoke Shop is at 1718 N Illinois St, Swansea, IL 62226. Its coordinates are 38.53329, -89.98401.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 434895, 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, “Vapex Smoke Shop, Swansea, IL (AFDC station 434895)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/illinois/vapex-smoke-shop-434895 (data as of October 12, 2026).