5 EV Charging Stations in Empire, MI

Locations, networks, and charger types — updated weekly from U.S. DOE data

5
Charging Stations

5 EV charging stations in Empire — 4 Non-Networked, 1 RED_E , 2 public DC fast chargers. Last updated May 9, 2026.

Where Are the 5 Charging Stations in Empire?

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Maintenance Area

12447 Wisniewski Rd
Non-Networked Natl Park
J1772 (Level 2)
RED_E Public
CCS/SAE Combo

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Headquarters

9922 Front St
Non-Networked Natl Park
J1772 (Level 2)

MWRO: SLBE-- DHDCG ENTRANCE STATION

8010 N M-109
Non-Networked Fed Gov
NEMA 14-50

MWRO: SLBE-- EMPIRE MAINTENANCE AREA 2

McClary Rd
Non-Networked Fed Gov
NEMA 14-50
All 5 stations active as of 2026-05-09 See full Michigan outage report →

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Empire, MI?

Infrastructure Grade

29% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

2 of 7 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 1.4

Data Status

Current

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

As of May 2026, Empire, Michigan has 5 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 7 charging ports. Non-Networked operates 80% of stations in the area, followed by RED_E at 20% — part of Michigan's 2,114 stations statewide.

29% of ports (2) are DC fast chargers capable of adding 100+ miles of range in under 30 minutes, while 71% (5) are Level 2 chargers suited for longer stops. Available connector types include CCS. Learn more in our EV connector types guide. View national charging statistics for broader context.

For regional context, see how Michigan's EV infrastructure compares with Ohio.

What Is the EV Charging Outlook for Empire?

Non-Networked Stronghold

Non-Networked leads the market in Empire with 80% of stations, making their membership particularly valuable here.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Empire?

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

Last synced: May 9, 2026

"Charging stations are critical services, but when they're out of order or barely functional, it wastes consumers' valuable time."

Drew Toher

Sustainability Campaign Manager, Consumer Reports

Source: Consumer Reports (2025)