VE Empire MI
AvailableEV charging station in Empire, Michigan on the Red E network — 2 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 400277.
At a glance
VE Empire MI is a public EV charging station at 10017-10043 Front St in Empire, 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 Sep 11, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 400277 |
| Network | Red E |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Public site |
| Open date | Sep 11, 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
- 10017-10043 Front St
- City
- Empire
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49630
- Coordinates
- 44.81038, -86.05866
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
- Cherry Republic Glen Arbor4 ports
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What kind of charging does VE Empire MI 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 VE Empire MI compare with other stations in Empire?
Empire has 5 charging stations in the DOE registry with 7 ports. VE Empire MI accounts for 29% of the charging ports in Empire. It is the only Red E station in Empire. 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 VE Empire MI?
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 Sep 11, 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 VE Empire MI have?
VE Empire MI has 2 charging ports: 2 DC fast.
Does VE Empire MI have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at VE Empire MI, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does VE Empire MI have?
VE Empire MI has CCS connectors.
Is VE Empire MI open to the public?
Yes. VE Empire MI is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is VE Empire MI?
VE Empire MI is at 10017-10043 Front St, Empire, MI 49630. Its coordinates are 44.81038, -86.05866.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 400277, 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, “VE Empire MI, Empire, MI (AFDC station 400277)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/michigan/ve-empire-mi-400277 (data as of October 12, 2026).