EV Charging Stations in DeKalb, IL

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

17
Stations
1
With DC Fast
60 kW
Fastest Charger
0
Listed as Free

DeKalb EV charging at a glance

DeKalb, IL has 17 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (17 open to the public): 1 with DC fast charging and 16 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is NIU Visitor Parking Lot at 60 kW (SWTCH). Only 1 of 17 stations list a per-kWh price; the lowest listed is $0.40/kWh at NIU Visitor Parking Lot. Most common networks: ChargePoint Network (16), SWTCH (1). Common places to charge: hospital & clinic (6), public building (2), gas & travel stop (2).

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 Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app.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 DeKalb

The 17 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.

NIU Visitor Parking Lot
7.8
121 Carroll Ave SWTCH Parking DC Fast 60 kW max $0.40/kWh 24 hours daily
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KISHWAUKEE WRD KWRD CHARGER #3
5.3
1301 Sycamore Rd. ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KISHWAUKEE WRD KWRD CHARGER #2
5.3
1301 Sycamore Rd. ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KISHWAUKEE WRD KWRD CHARGER #1
5.3
115 Hollister Ave ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published Mon: 12:00am-11:59pm; Tue: 12:00am-11:59pm; Wed: 12:00am-11:
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CITY OF DEKALB STATION 1
5.3
210 S 1st St ChargePoint Network Public building Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KISHHEALTH DOCTORS LOT 1
5.3
1 Kish Hospital Dr ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY OF DEKALB STATION 2
5.3
145 N 3rd St ChargePoint Network Public building Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KISHHEALTH MOB 1
5.3
MOB 5 Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, Illinois 6011 ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KISHHEALTH DOCTORS LOT 2
5.3
1 Kish Hospital Dr ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KISHHEALTH ER LOT 1
5.3
1 Kish Hospital Dr ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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DEKALB SW 1
5.3
1510 E Gurler Rd ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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DEKALB SW 2
5.3
1510 E Gurler Rd ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KISHHEALTH N CANCER CENTER
5.3
10 Health Services Dr ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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- NIU
5.3
175 Normal Rd ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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KISHHEALTH S CANCER CENTER
5.3
10 Health Services Drive ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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IL TOLLWAY DEKALB OASIS WB
4.9
Dekalb Oasis WB ChargePoint Network Gas & travel stop Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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IL TOLLWAY DEKALB OASIS EB
4.9
Dekalb Oasis EB ChargePoint Network Gas & travel stop Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Charging Networks in DeKalb

ChargePoint Network
16 stations
SWTCH
1 station · from $0.40/kWh published

Charger Types in DeKalb

DC Fast Charging
1 stations
Level 2 Charging
16 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for DeKalb, IL

How many EV charging stations are in DeKalb?
DeKalb, Illinois has 17 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 17 of them open to the public, run by 2 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in DeKalb?
Yes. 1 stations in DeKalb have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is NIU Visitor Parking Lot at 60 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
How much does EV charging cost in DeKalb?
Most stations do not publish a price: only 1 of 17 list a per-kWh rate. The lowest listed price is $0.40/kWh at NIU Visitor Parking Lot. Prices change, so confirm in the network's app before you charge.
Which charging networks operate in DeKalb?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (16 stations), SWTCH (1 stations). In total 2 networks or operators have stations in DeKalb.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in DeKalb?
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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