Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Merrillville, Indiana on the Tesla Destination network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 467138.
At a glance
Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 8018 Delaware Pl in Merrillville, Indiana, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 and NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Mar 31, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 467138 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Aug 27, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
- NACS (Tesla) — The North American Charging Standard connector.
Pricing: Free
Charging network
Operates 4,513 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- 8018 Delaware Pl
- City
- Merrillville
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46410
- Coordinates
- 41.47316, -87.33150
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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IONNA · Available
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In Charge · Available
- Genesis of Schererville4 ports
Blink · Available
What kind of charging does Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 38% below the Indiana average of 3.3 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector; NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”.
How does Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Merrillville?
Merrillville has 13 charging stations in the DOE registry with 45 ports, the 14th-most of 148 cities and towns in Indiana. Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination accounts for 4% of the charging ports in Merrillville. It is the only Tesla Destination station in Merrillville. Statewide, Indiana has 815 stations and 2,650 ports, the 25th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Indiana, Lafayette In Sdc in Lafayette, has 112 ports.
Who operates Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination?
Tesla's Level 2 destination chargers at hotels, restaurants and resorts. Tesla Destination operates 4,513 stations in the registry across 51 states, with 18,149 Level 2 ports in total. 43 of those stations are in Indiana, 5% of the state's 815.
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 31, 2025, one of 103 stations in Indiana with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination have?
Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination have?
Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination has J1772 and NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination?
Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination is at 8018 Delaware Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410. Its coordinates are 41.47316, -87.33150.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 467138, 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, “Residence Inn Merrillville - Tesla Destination, Merrillville, IN (AFDC station 467138)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/indiana/residence-inn-merrillville-tesla-destination-467138 (data as of October 12, 2026).