The Merc Co-Op
AvailableEV charging station in Lawrence, Kansas, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 197750.
At a glance
The Merc Co-Op is a public EV charging station at 901 Iowa St in Lawrence, Kansas, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 12, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 197750 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Co-op |
| Open date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does The Merc Co-Op 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 24% below the Kansas average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a co-op location.
How does The Merc Co-Op compare with other stations in Lawrence?
Lawrence has 15 charging stations in the DOE registry with 24 ports, the 9th-most of 92 cities and towns in Kansas. The Merc Co-Op accounts for 8% of the charging ports in Lawrence. Statewide, Kansas has 627 stations and 1,650 ports, the 30th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Kansas, Topeka Ks Sdc in Topeka, has 95 ports.
Who operates The Merc Co-Op?
The Merc Co-Op is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Kansas has 66 non-networked stations, 11% of its total.
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 12, 2021, one of 170 stations in Kansas with a 2021 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Merc Co-Op have?
The Merc Co-Op has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does The Merc Co-Op have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Merc Co-Op have?
The Merc Co-Op has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at The Merc Co-Op free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is The Merc Co-Op open to the public?
Yes. The Merc Co-Op is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Merc Co-Op?
The Merc Co-Op is at 901 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66044. Its coordinates are 38.96748, -95.26081.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 197750, 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, “The Merc Co-Op, Lawrence, KS (AFDC station 197750)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/kansas/the-merc-co-op-197750 (data as of October 12, 2026).