Schepel Buick-GMC
AvailableEV charging station in Merrillville, Indiana on the EV Connect network — 2 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 259500.
At a glance
Schepel Buick-GMC is a public EV charging station at 3209 W Lincoln Hwy in Merrillville, Indiana, on the EV Connect network. It has 2 charging ports (2 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Apr 15, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 259500 |
| Network | EV Connect |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Apr 15, 2023 |
| 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
- 3209 W Lincoln Hwy
- City
- Merrillville
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46410
- Coordinates
- 41.47034, -87.37581
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Schepel Buick-GMC offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 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 38% below the Indiana average of 3.3 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Schepel Buick-GMC 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. Schepel Buick-GMC accounts for 4% of the charging ports in Merrillville. EV Connect runs 2 stations 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 Schepel Buick-GMC?
EV Connect operates 1,601 stations in the registry across 50 states, with 1,835 DC fast and 3,902 Level 2 ports in total. 48 of those stations are in Indiana, 6% 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 Apr 15, 2023, one of 145 stations in Indiana with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Schepel Buick-GMC have?
Schepel Buick-GMC has 2 charging ports: 2 DC fast.
Does Schepel Buick-GMC have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at Schepel Buick-GMC, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Schepel Buick-GMC have?
Schepel Buick-GMC has CCS connectors.
Is Schepel Buick-GMC open to the public?
Yes. Schepel Buick-GMC is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Schepel Buick-GMC?
Schepel Buick-GMC is at 3209 W Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410. Its coordinates are 41.47034, -87.37581.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 259500, 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, “Schepel Buick-GMC, Merrillville, IN (AFDC station 259500)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/indiana/schepel-buick-gmc-259500 (data as of October 12, 2026).