Ely Trailhead
AvailableEV charging station in Ely, Minnesota on the ZEF Energy network — 2 DC fast · 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 446869.
At a glance
Ely Trailhead is a public EV charging station at 15 South 4th Avenue West in Ely, Minnesota, on the ZEF Energy network. It has 4 charging ports (2 DC fast · 2 Level 2) with CHAdeMO, J1772 and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Dec 4, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 446869 |
| Network | ZEF Energy |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CHAdeMO — Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era).
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 15 South 4th Avenue West
- City
- Ely
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55731
- Coordinates
- 47.90262, -91.87395
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Ely Trailhead offer?
Of its 4 ports, 2 are DC fast and 2 are Level 2. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 41% above the Minnesota average of 2.8 ports per station. The registry lists 3 connector types: CHAdeMO, Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era); J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector; CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Ely Trailhead compare with other stations in Ely?
Ely has 4 charging stations in the DOE registry with 13 ports. Ely Trailhead accounts for 31% of the charging ports in Ely. It is the only ZEF Energy station in Ely. 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 Ely Trailhead?
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 Dec 4, 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 Ely Trailhead have?
Ely Trailhead has 4 charging ports: 2 DC fast · 2 Level 2.
Does Ely Trailhead have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at Ely Trailhead, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Ely Trailhead have?
Ely Trailhead has CHAdeMO, J1772 and CCS connectors.
Is Ely Trailhead open to the public?
Yes. Ely Trailhead is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Ely Trailhead?
Ely Trailhead is at 15 South 4th Avenue West, Ely, MN 55731. Its coordinates are 47.90262, -91.87395.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 446869, 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, “Ely Trailhead, Ely, MN (AFDC station 446869)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/minnesota/ely-trailhead-446869 (data as of October 12, 2026).