The Howard
AvailableEV charging station in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on the Blink network — 4 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 262254.
At a glance
The Howard is a public EV charging station at 2580 Stein Blvd in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on the Blink network. It has 4 charging ports (4 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 8, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 262254 |
| Network | Blink |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| 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
- 2580 Stein Blvd
- City
- Eau Claire
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54701
- Coordinates
- 44.79212, -91.50995
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does The Howard offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 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 47% above the Wisconsin average of 2.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does The Howard compare with other stations in Eau Claire?
Eau Claire has 22 charging stations in the DOE registry with 69 ports, the 6th-most of 208 cities and towns in Wisconsin. The Howard accounts for 6% of the charging ports in Eau Claire. Blink runs 2 stations in Eau Claire. Statewide, Wisconsin has 946 stations and 2,570 ports, the 24th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Wisconsin, To Be Installed [TBD - City of Madison] in Madison, has 31 ports.
Who operates The Howard?
Blink Charging's public network — largely Level 2. Blink operates 6,186 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 2,086 DC fast and 21,012 Level 2 ports in total. 93 of those stations are in Wisconsin, 10% of the state's 946.
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 Sep 8, 2022, one of 116 stations in Wisconsin with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Howard have?
The Howard has 4 charging ports: 4 Level 2.
Does The Howard have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 4 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Howard have?
The Howard has J1772 connectors.
Is The Howard open to the public?
Yes. The Howard is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Howard?
The Howard is at 2580 Stein Blvd, Eau Claire, WI 54701. Its coordinates are 44.79212, -91.50995.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 262254, 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, “The Howard, Eau Claire, WI (AFDC station 262254)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/wisconsin/the-howard-262254 (data as of October 12, 2026).