The Core Bistro
AvailableEV charging station in Battle Creek, Michigan, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 214678.
At a glance
The Core Bistro is a public EV charging station at 3111 Michigan Ave W in Battle Creek, Michigan, 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 Apr 20, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 214678 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Restaurant |
| Open date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 12, 2025 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 3111 Michigan Ave W
- City
- Battle Creek
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49037
- Coordinates
- 42.35737, -85.26845
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does The Core Bistro 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 30% below the Michigan average of 2.8 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. The site is listed as a restaurant location.
How does The Core Bistro compare with other stations in Battle Creek?
Battle Creek has 19 charging stations in the DOE registry with 48 ports, the 20th-most of 355 cities and towns in Michigan. The Core Bistro accounts for 4% of the charging ports in Battle Creek. 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 The Core Bistro?
The Core Bistro is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Michigan has 331 non-networked stations, 15% 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 Apr 20, 2022, one of 351 stations in Michigan with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 12, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Core Bistro have?
The Core Bistro has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does The Core Bistro have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Core Bistro have?
The Core Bistro has J1772 connectors.
Is The Core Bistro open to the public?
Yes. The Core Bistro is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Core Bistro?
The Core Bistro is at 3111 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49037. Its coordinates are 42.35737, -85.26845.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 214678, 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 Core Bistro, Battle Creek, MI (AFDC station 214678)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/michigan/the-core-bistro-214678 (data as of October 12, 2026).