Verified · Jun 21, 2026

No working DC fast chargers in Kankakee yet

Just 40 Level 2 ports across POWERPORT_EVC, Non-Networked.

Live reliability
0 working now none down

Stations · 5

98% working at Illinois · verified Jun 7, 2026

Kankakee High School

1200 W Jeffery St
Working
POWERPORT_EVC Level 2 10 ports J1772
98% working

Kankakee Junior High

2250 E Crestwood St
Working
POWERPORT_EVC Level 2 10 ports J1772
98% working

King Middle School

1440 E Court St
Working
POWERPORT_EVC Level 2 10 ports J1772
98% working

Riverside Medical Center

350 N Wall St
Working
Non-Networked Level 2 8 ports J1772
98% working

Kankakee Community College

100 College Dr
Working
POWERPORT_EVC Level 2 2 ports J1772
98% working
Home charging in Illinois costs 18.86¢/kWh — a full charge (60 kWh) costs about $11.32. Compare electricity prices →
All 5 stations active as of 2026-06-21 See full Illinois outage report →

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Kankakee, IL?

Infrastructure Grade

0% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

0 of 40 ports

How is this graded?

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio:

  • A: 40%+ DC Fast ports
  • B: 30–39%
  • C: 20–29%
  • D: 10–19%
  • F: Under 10%

Learn about charging levels

Density Metrics

Total Stations 5
Ports per Station 8.0

Data Status

Current

Last updated: Jun 24, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

As of June 2026, Kankakee, Illinois has 5 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 40 charging ports. POWERPORT_EVC operates 80% of stations in the area, followed by Non-Networked at 20% — part of Illinois's 1,911 stations statewide.

All 40 ports are Level 2 chargers, which typically deliver a full charge in 4 to 8 hours — well suited for workplace, shopping, and overnight charging. Learn more in our EV connector types guide. View national charging statistics for broader context.

For regional context, see how Illinois's EV infrastructure compares with Missouri.

What Is the EV Charging Outlook for Kankakee?

Level 2 Focused Infrastructure

Kankakee's charging network emphasizes Level 2 charging (100% of ports), ideal for overnight and workplace charging.

POWERPORT_EVC Stronghold

POWERPORT_EVC leads the market in Kankakee with 80% of stations, making their membership particularly valuable here.

High-Capacity Stations

Charging stations in Kankakee average 8.0 ports each, reducing wait times and improving charging accessibility.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Kankakee?

Data sourced from the US DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator (AFDC), maintained by NREL.

Last synced: June 21, 2026

"City-to-city differences in climate, travel patterns, housing, charging preferences, and demographics aren't considerations captured in other infrastructure assessments. Making that data publicly available will prove pivotal as cities work to determine their network needs."

Eric Wood

Senior Researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Source: NREL (June 2023)

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