Downtown Auto Wash
AvailableEV charging station in Detroit, Michigan on the Powerpump network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 449612.
At a glance
Downtown Auto Wash is a public EV charging station at 1217 Michigan Ave in Detroit, Michigan, on the Powerpump network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS and NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Dec 8, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 449612 |
| Network | Powerpump |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Car wash |
| Open date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 13, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
- NACS (Tesla) — The North American Charging Standard connector.
Pricing: $0.50 per kWh
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Downtown Auto Wash 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 41% above the Michigan average of 2.8 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector; NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$0.50 per kWh”. The site is listed as a car wash location.
How does Downtown Auto Wash compare with other stations in Detroit?
Detroit has 273 charging stations in the DOE registry with 832 ports, the most of 355 cities and towns in Michigan. Downtown Auto Wash accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Detroit. Powerpump runs 2 stations in Detroit. Statewide, Michigan has 2,228 stations and 6,324 ports, the 11th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Michigan, Jackson Mi Sdc in Jackson, has 102 ports.
Who operates Downtown Auto Wash?
Powerpump operates 49 stations in the registry across 11 states, with 78 DC fast and 183 Level 2 ports in total. 15 of those stations are in Michigan, under 1% of the state's 2,228.
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 Dec 8, 2025, one of 417 stations in Michigan with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 13, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Downtown Auto Wash have?
Downtown Auto Wash has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Downtown Auto Wash have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Downtown Auto Wash, with CCS and NACS (Tesla) connectors.
What connectors does Downtown Auto Wash have?
Downtown Auto Wash has CCS and NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Downtown Auto Wash free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $0.50 per kWh.
Is Downtown Auto Wash open to the public?
Yes. Downtown Auto Wash is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Downtown Auto Wash?
Downtown Auto Wash is at 1217 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226. Its coordinates are 42.33115, -83.06231.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 449612, 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, “Downtown Auto Wash, Detroit, MI (AFDC station 449612)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/michigan/downtown-auto-wash-449612 (data as of October 12, 2026).