Columbus Lake
AvailableEV charging station in Minneapolis, Minnesota on the ZEF Energy network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 387481.
At a glance
Columbus Lake is a public EV charging station at 2969 Columbus Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the ZEF Energy network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Mar 7, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 387481 |
| Network | ZEF Energy |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 2969 Columbus Avenue
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55407
- Coordinates
- 44.94872, -93.26394
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Columbus Lake 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 Minnesota average of 2.8 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does Columbus Lake compare with other stations in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has 143 charging stations in the DOE registry with 351 ports, the most of 218 cities and towns in Minnesota. Columbus Lake accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Minneapolis. ZEF Energy runs 34 stations in Minneapolis. Statewide, Minnesota has 1,226 stations and 3,485 ports, the 22nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Minnesota, 3m in St. Paul, has 44 ports.
Who operates Columbus Lake?
ZEF Energy operates 297 stations in the registry across 24 states, with 208 DC fast and 600 Level 2 ports in total. 200 of those stations are in Minnesota, 16% of the state's 1,226.
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 Mar 7, 2025, one of 220 stations in Minnesota with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Columbus Lake have?
Columbus Lake has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Columbus Lake have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Columbus Lake have?
Columbus Lake has J1772 connectors.
Is Columbus Lake open to the public?
Yes. Columbus Lake is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Columbus Lake?
Columbus Lake is at 2969 Columbus Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407. Its coordinates are 44.94872, -93.26394.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 387481, 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, “Columbus Lake, Minneapolis, MN (AFDC station 387481)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/minnesota/columbus-lake-387481 (data as of October 12, 2026).