EV Charging Stations in Crystal Lake, IL

Data updated October 25, 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of Energy (NREL)

7
Stations
2
With DC Fast
150 kW
Fastest Charger
3
Listed as Free

Crystal Lake EV charging at a glance

Crystal Lake, IL has 7 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (6 open to the public): 2 with DC fast charging and 6 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Thorntons Tek Drive, Crystal Lake, IL at 150 kW (Bp Pulse). 3 stations are listed as free to charge. None of the stations here publish a per-kWh price; check the network app before you charge. Most common networks: Blink Network (4), Non-networked (1), ChargePoint Network (1). Common places to charge: school & campus (1), car dealer (1), public building (1).

Station data: U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center (NREL), updated October 25, 2026. Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app. How we score stations.

Top-rated charging stations in Crystal Lake

The 6 best public stations by PlugCompass Score (price, speed, reliability, access, ports), always including the fastest, free and cheapest ones. Distance and ads never change the score.

Thorntons Tek Drive, Crystal Lake, IL
8.7
911 Tek Drive Bp Pulse DC Fast 150 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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McHenry County College - Main Campus
7.3
8900 US Hwy 14 Blink Network School & campus Level 2 6.2 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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Algonquin Township Road District
7.1
3702 U.S. Highway 14 Blink Network Workplace Level 2 7.2 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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Nunda Township Road District
7.1
3518 Bay Road Blink Network Parking Level 2 6.2 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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City of Crystal Lake (IL)
5.8
54 Railroad Street Blink Network Public building Level 2 10 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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PAULY TOYOTA CT4020 STATION
5.3
1035 South Illinois Route 31 ChargePoint Network Shopping Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Charging Networks in Crystal Lake

Blink Network
4 stations
Bp Pulse
1 station
ChargePoint Network
1 station
Non-networked
1 station

Charger Types in Crystal Lake

DC Fast Charging
2 stations
Level 2 Charging
6 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Crystal Lake, IL

How many EV charging stations are in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake, Illinois has 7 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 6 of them open to the public, run by 4 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Crystal Lake?
Yes. 2 stations in Crystal Lake have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Thorntons Tek Drive, Crystal Lake, IL at 150 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Crystal Lake?
3 stations in Crystal Lake are listed as free to charge. Free charging is often limited to customers, guests or opening hours, and parking may cost extra, so check the station's access notes.
How much does EV charging cost in Crystal Lake?
None of the 7 stations in Crystal Lake publish a per-kWh price in the national database. Check the network's app or the charger screen before you plug in.
Which charging networks operate in Crystal Lake?
The most common are Blink Network (4 stations), Non-networked (1 stations), ChargePoint Network (1 stations). In total 4 networks or operators have stations in Crystal Lake.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Crystal Lake?
Every station gets a PlugCompass Score from 0 to 10 built from published facts: price compared with similar chargers, charging speed in kW, driver check-ins, access hours and number of ports. Distance and advertising never change the score. The method is explained at https://plugcompass.com/how-we-score.

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