Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center
AvailableEV charging station in Grand Rapids, Michigan on the Red E network — 2 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 351304.
At a glance
Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center is a public EV charging station at 255 36th St SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the Red E network. It has 2 charging ports (2 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Feb 19, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 351304 |
| Network | Red E |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Public site |
| Open date | Feb 19, 2024 |
| 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
- 255 36th St SE
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49548
- Coordinates
- 42.89906, -85.65930
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center 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 30% below the Michigan average of 2.8 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 public site location.
How does Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center compare with other stations in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids has 79 charging stations in the DOE registry with 186 ports, the 3rd-most of 355 cities and towns in Michigan. Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center accounts for 1% of the charging ports in Grand Rapids. Red E runs 12 stations in Grand Rapids. 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 Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center?
Red E operates 1,105 stations in the registry across 47 states, with 2,240 DC fast and 2,633 Level 2 ports in total. 442 of those stations are in Michigan, 20% 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 Feb 19, 2024, one of 397 stations in Michigan with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center have?
Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center has 2 charging ports: 2 DC fast.
Does Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center have?
Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center has CCS connectors.
Is Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center open to the public?
Yes. Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center?
Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center is at 255 36th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548. Its coordinates are 42.89906, -85.65930.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 351304, 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, “Hoekstra Transportation Mercedes Benz Van Center, Grand Rapids, MI (AFDC station 351304)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/michigan/hoekstra-transportation-mercedes-benz-van-center-351304 (data as of October 12, 2026).