EV Charging Stations in Rockford, IL

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

23
Stations
14
With DC Fast
350 kW
Fastest Charger
5
Listed as Free

Rockford EV charging at a glance

Rockford, IL has 23 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (22 open to the public): 14 with DC fast charging and 9 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Sams Club 8297 (Rockford, IL) at 350 kW (Electrify America); 8 stations offer 150 kW or more. 5 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: ChargePoint Network (6), UNIVERSAL (4), Tesla Destination (3). Common places to charge: food & drink (4), hotel (4), parks & leisure (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 Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app.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 Rockford

The 22 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.

Rockford, IL - 11th Street - Tesla Supercharger
10.0
3168 11th Street Tesla Shopping DC Fast 325 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. NACS partner enabled.
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Rockford, IL - McFarland Road - Tesla Supercharger
10.0
3155 McFarland Road Tesla Grocery DC Fast 250 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. NACS partner enabled.
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Sams Club 8297 (Rockford, IL)
9.2
7151 Walton St Electrify America Shopping DC Fast 350 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
8.0
7150 E Riverside Blvd UNIVERSAL Hotel DC Fast 90 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
8.0
1601 Sandy Hollow Rd UNIVERSAL Food & drink DC Fast 90 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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DQ Grill & Chill
8.0
2222 S Perryville Rd UNIVERSAL Food & drink DC Fast 90 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Motel 6 Rockford, IL
8.0
4850 E State St UNIVERSAL Hotel DC Fast 90 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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GPM INVESTMENTS 5222 DC3
7.9
3302 11th St ChargePoint Network DC Fast 160 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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GPM INVESTMENTS 5222 DC2
7.9
3302 11th St ChargePoint Network DC Fast 160 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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GPM INVESTMENTS 5222 DC4
7.9
3302 11th St ChargePoint Network DC Fast 160 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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GPM INVESTMENTS 5222 DC1
7.9
3302 11th St ChargePoint Network DC Fast 160 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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City of Rockford IL
7.8
501 S. Main St Blink Network Public building Level 2 17.3 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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Hard Rock Casino Rockford - Tesla Destination
7.8
7801 E State St Tesla Destination Parks & leisure Level 2 Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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FasCharge 5199 Fasmart Rockford
7.5
172 S. Bell School Rd Red E DC Fast 160.3 kW max Price not published
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HOP CHARGERS HOP1-NORTH LOT
7.2
343 N Perryville Rd ChargePoint Network DC Fast 62.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HOP CHARGERS HOP2-NORTH LOT
7.2
343 N Perryville Rd ChargePoint Network DC Fast 62.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens
7.1
1354 N 2nd St Non-networked Parks & leisure Level 2 Free 24 hours daily
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Machine Shed Restaurant Rockford - Tesla Destination
6.9
7475 E State St Tesla Destination Food & drink Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Thunder Bay Grille Rockford - Tesla Destination
6.5
7652 Potawatomi Trl Tesla Destination Food & drink Level 2 13 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
5.7
7676 Walton St TURNONGREEN Hotel Level 2 7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Swedish American Hospital
5.7
1418 E State St Non-networked Hospital & clinic Level 2 Price not published 24 hours daily
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Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
4.5
7675 Walton St TURNONGREEN Hotel Level 2 7.7 kW max Price not published
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Charging Networks in Rockford

ChargePoint Network
6 stations
UNIVERSAL
4 stations
Tesla Destination
3 stations
Tesla
2 stations
TURNONGREEN
2 stations
Non-networked
2 stations
Red E
1 station
Blink Network
1 station
Electrify America
1 station
AMPUP
1 station

Charger Types in Rockford

DC Fast Charging
14 stations
Level 2 Charging
9 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Rockford, IL

How many EV charging stations are in Rockford?
Rockford, Illinois has 23 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 22 of them open to the public, run by 10 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Rockford?
Yes. 14 stations in Rockford have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Sams Club 8297 (Rockford, IL) at 350 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Rockford?
5 stations in Rockford 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 Rockford?
None of the 23 stations in Rockford 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 Rockford?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (6 stations), UNIVERSAL (4 stations), Tesla Destination (3 stations). In total 10 networks or operators have stations in Rockford.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Rockford?
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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