Verified · Jun 21, 2026

1 working DC fast charger in Empire

All verified working this week, with 5 Level 2 ports across Non-Networked, RED_E.

Live reliability
1 working now none down

Stations · 5

97% working at Michigan · verified Jun 7, 2026

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Maintenance Area

12447 Wisniewski Rd
Working
Non-Networked Level 2 2 ports J1772
98% working
Working
RED_E DC Fast 2 ports CCS/SAE Combo
96% working

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Headquarters

9922 Front St
Working
Non-Networked Level 2 1 port J1772
98% working

MWRO: SLBE-- DHDCG ENTRANCE STATION

8010 N M-109
Working
Non-Networked Level 2 1 port NEMA 14-50
98% working

MWRO: SLBE-- EMPIRE MAINTENANCE AREA 2

McClary Rd
Working
Non-Networked Level 2 1 port NEMA 14-50
98% working
Home charging in Michigan costs 21.2¢/kWh — a full charge (60 kWh) costs about $12.72. Compare electricity prices →
All 5 stations active as of 2026-06-21 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: Jun 23, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

As of June 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 2,139 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: June 21, 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)

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