Downtown Plaza
AvailableEV charging station in Fairmont, Minnesota on the ZEF Energy network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 256591.
At a glance
Downtown Plaza is a public EV charging station at 100 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont, 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 16, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 256591 |
| Network | ZEF Energy |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| 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
- 100 Downtown Plaza
- City
- Fairmont
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56031
- Coordinates
- 43.65323, -94.46192
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
- Wasc4 ports
ZEF Energy · Available
- SWTCH Energy Inc.2 ports
SWTCH · Available
What kind of charging does Downtown Plaza 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 Downtown Plaza compare with other stations in Fairmont?
Fairmont has 3 charging stations in the DOE registry with 8 ports. Downtown Plaza accounts for 25% of the charging ports in Fairmont. ZEF Energy runs 2 stations in Fairmont. 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 Downtown Plaza?
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 16, 2023, one of 165 stations in Minnesota with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Downtown Plaza have?
Downtown Plaza has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Downtown Plaza have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Downtown Plaza have?
Downtown Plaza has J1772 connectors.
Is Downtown Plaza open to the public?
Yes. Downtown Plaza is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Downtown Plaza?
Downtown Plaza is at 100 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031. Its coordinates are 43.65323, -94.46192.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 256591, 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 Plaza, Fairmont, MN (AFDC station 256591)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/minnesota/downtown-plaza-256591 (data as of October 12, 2026).