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Latest reported · Nov 9, 2026

3 working DC-fast stations in River Forest

Plus 1 reported down this week and 12 Level 2 ports across ChargePoint Network.

Latest reported availability
3 working now 1 reported down

Charging around River Forest, IL

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Active charging locations · 9

98% working at Illinois · verified Nov 9, 2026

Showing 9 useful public-access records selected from 9 active locations. Counts distinguish locations from 15 ports and 12 connector-type records; availability is periodically refreshed, not live.

Getting there

Getting into River Forest

West · Thatcher Ave
5 stations · closest 0.3 km from downtown
East · Franklin Ave
3 stations · closest 0.4 km from downtown

RIVER FOREST PAIRED 1

418 Franklin Avenue

River Forest Paired 1 on Franklin Ave has 1 DC fast port (CHAdeMO, CCS) on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network DC Fast 1 port CHAdeMO + CCS/SAE Combo

RIVER FOREST PAIRED 2

418 Franklin Avenue

River Forest Paired 2 on Franklin Ave has 1 DC fast port (CHAdeMO, CCS) on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network DC Fast 1 port CHAdeMO + CCS/SAE Combo

RIVER FOREST PAIRED 4

418 Franklin Avenue

River Forest Paired 4 on Franklin Ave has 1 DC fast port (CHAdeMO, CCS) on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network DC Fast 1 port CHAdeMO + CCS/SAE Combo

RIVER FOREST VILLAGE HALL

400 Park Ave

River Forest Village Hall on Park Ave has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

RIVER FOREST STATION 5

400 Thatcher Avenue

River Forest Station 5 on Thatcher Ave has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

RIVER FOREST STATION 1

400 Thatcher Avenue

River Forest Station 1 on Thatcher Ave has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

RIVER FOREST STATION 4

400 Thatcher Avenue

River Forest Station 4 on Thatcher Ave has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

RIVER FOREST STATION 2

400 Thatcher Avenue

River Forest Station 2 on Thatcher Ave has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

RIVER FOREST STATION 3

400 Thatcher Avenue

River Forest Station 3 on Thatcher Ave has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

Local charging snapshot

River Forest charging basics

9 public stations with 15 charging ports. 3 DC fast ports (20%) for quicker stops , plus 12 Level 2 ports (80%) for longer stays.

AFDC data last synced November 9, 2026.

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Charging costs and cheapest hours in River Forest
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Cheapest time to charge today

The cheapest, greenest grid window in River Forest today is 2 AM – 5 AM EST, based on PJM Interconnection day-ahead wholesale prices. On a time-of-use plan, your off-peak rate runs about ~12 AM - 6 AM.

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EV charging questions for River Forest

Which EV charging networks operate in River Forest, IL?

River Forest has 1 charging networks. ChargePoint Network operates 100% of stations, serving 9 total stations.

What is the EV charging outlook for River Forest?

20% of River Forest's charging ports are DC fast chargers and 80% are Level 2.

When is the cheapest time to charge an EV in River Forest?

Today's cheapest, greenest grid window in River Forest is 2 AM – 5 AM EST, based on PJM Interconnection day-ahead wholesale prices. On a time-of-use plan, your off-peak rate runs about ~12 AM - 6 AM.

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

Dataset snapshot: November 9, 2026. Availability is periodically refreshed.