Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen
AvailableEV charging station in Maplewood, Minnesota on the ZEF Energy network — 2 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 332420.
At a glance
Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen is a public EV charging station at 1180 Minnesota 36 in Maplewood, Minnesota, on the ZEF Energy network. It has 2 charging ports (2 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Apr 16, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 332420 |
| Network | ZEF Energy |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CHAdeMO — Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era).
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
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What kind of charging does Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 30% below the Minnesota average of 2.8 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: CHAdeMO, Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era); CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen compare with other stations in Maplewood?
Maplewood has 28 charging stations in the DOE registry with 54 ports, the 7th-most of 218 cities and towns in Minnesota. Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen accounts for 4% of the charging ports in Maplewood. It is the only ZEF Energy station in Maplewood. 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 Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen?
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 Apr 16, 2024, one of 219 stations in Minnesota with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen have?
Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen has 2 charging ports: 2 DC fast.
Does Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen have?
Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen open to the public?
Yes. Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen?
Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen is at 1180 Minnesota 36, Maplewood, MN 55109. Its coordinates are 45.01104, -93.05099.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 332420, 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, “Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen, Maplewood, MN (AFDC station 332420)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/minnesota/schmelz-countryside-volkswagen-332420 (data as of October 12, 2026).