Lake Benton
AvailableEV charging station in Lake Benton, Minnesota on the ChargeLab network — 2 DC fast · 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 455623.
At a glance
Lake Benton is a public EV charging station at 117 E Benton ST in Lake Benton, Minnesota, on the ChargeLab 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 Mar 18, 2026.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 455623 |
| Network | ChargeLab |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 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
- 117 E Benton ST
- City
- Lake Benton
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56149
- Coordinates
- 44.26126, -96.28590
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
ZEF Energy · Available
What kind of charging does Lake Benton 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 Lake Benton compare with other stations in Lake Benton?
Lake Benton has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 4 ports. It is the only ChargeLab station in Lake Benton. 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 Lake Benton?
ChargeLab operates 406 stations in the registry across 38 states, with 325 DC fast and 1,312 Level 2 ports in total. 14 of those stations are in Minnesota, 1% 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 18, 2026, one of 154 stations in Minnesota with a 2026 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Lake Benton have?
Lake Benton has 4 charging ports: 2 DC fast · 2 Level 2.
Does Lake Benton have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at Lake Benton, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Lake Benton have?
Lake Benton has CHAdeMO, J1772 and CCS connectors.
Is Lake Benton open to the public?
Yes. Lake Benton is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Lake Benton?
Lake Benton is at 117 E Benton ST, Lake Benton, MN 56149. Its coordinates are 44.26126, -96.28590.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 455623, 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, “Lake Benton, Lake Benton, MN (AFDC station 455623)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/minnesota/lake-benton-455623 (data as of October 12, 2026).