Preston Trailhead Parking Lot
AvailableEV charging station in Preston, Minnesota on the ZEF Energy network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 256080.
At a glance
Preston Trailhead Parking Lot is a public EV charging station at 420 North Saint Northeast in Preston, 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 9, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 256080 |
| Network | ZEF Energy |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Mar 9, 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
- 420 North Saint Northeast
- City
- Preston
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55965
- Coordinates
- 43.67174, -92.07740
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does Preston Trailhead Parking Lot 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 Preston Trailhead Parking Lot compare with other stations in Preston?
Preston has 3 charging stations in the DOE registry with 6 ports. Preston Trailhead Parking Lot accounts for 33% of the charging ports in Preston. ZEF Energy runs 3 stations in Preston. 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 Preston Trailhead Parking Lot?
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 9, 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 Preston Trailhead Parking Lot have?
Preston Trailhead Parking Lot has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Preston Trailhead Parking Lot have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Preston Trailhead Parking Lot have?
Preston Trailhead Parking Lot has J1772 connectors.
Is Preston Trailhead Parking Lot open to the public?
Yes. Preston Trailhead Parking Lot is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Preston Trailhead Parking Lot?
Preston Trailhead Parking Lot is at 420 North Saint Northeast, Preston, MN 55965. Its coordinates are 43.67174, -92.07740.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 256080, 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, “Preston Trailhead Parking Lot, Preston, MN (AFDC station 256080)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/minnesota/preston-trailhead-parking-lot-256080 (data as of October 12, 2026).