Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, maintains a network of 71 active EV charging locations [4]. Within the city, there are 12 working DC-fast stations and 137 Level 2 ports distributed across networks including ChargePoint, Blink, and non-networked options [4]. The total number of ports in the city is listed at 170, with 81 connector-type records [4].
City-Specific Charging Locations
Public-access charging in Milwaukee is available through various commercial and institutional sites, many of which operate 24/7 [4]:
- High-Capacity DC Fast Charging: McDonald's #976 Layton on West Layton Ave and Lake Ford on South 27th St both provide 6 DC fast ports [4]. The Residence Inn on N Port Washington Rd, Uptown Ford on N Mayfair Rd, and Gigahub on W Edgerton Ave each offer 4 DC fast ports [4].
- Specialized and Free Charging: Rosen Kia Milwaukee on S 27th St provides one DC fast port that is free to use [4]. The Potawatomi Hotel & Casino on W Canal St offers 6 Level 2 ports that are non-networked and free to use [4]. The InterContinental Milwaukee on East Kilbourn Ave provides a free Tesla Destination Level 2 port [4].
- Automotive Dealerships: Multiple dealerships host charging infrastructure, including Russ Darrow of Milwaukee (2 DC fast ports), Umansky Toyota (1 DC fast port), Heiser Toyota 1 (1 DC fast port), and Rusdarrow Honda (1 DC fast port) [4].
Milwaukee County Distribution
Beyond the city center, Milwaukee County features 12 charging stations spread across seven smaller towns, totaling 22 DC fast chargers and 21 Level 2 ports [3]. The distribution by town is as follows:
- West Milwaukee: 1 station with 10 ports, all of which are DC fast, located at Walmart 5669 [3].
- Cudahy: 2 stations with 12 ports, including 6 DC fast, with Blink Network leading local coverage [3].
- Brown Deer: 3 stations with 5 ports, led by the ChargePoint Network [3].
- Hales Corners: 2 stations with 4 ports, including 2 DC fast [3].
- Franklin: 1 station with 4 ports, all of which are DC fast, led by FORD_CHARGE [3].
- Whitefish Bay: 1 station with 4 ports, led by ZEFNET [3].
Regional Data Summary
| Location/Metric | Charging Stations/Ports | Key Network/Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee City (Active Locations) | 71 [4] | 12 DC-fast stations [4] |
| Milwaukee City (Total Ports) | 170 [4] | 137 Level 2 ports [4] |
| Milwaukee County (Total Stations) | 12 [3] | Across 7 smaller towns [3] |
| Milwaukee County (Total Ports) | 43 [3] | 22 DC fast / 21 Level 2 [3] |
| West Milwaukee (Walmart) | 1 station / 10 ports [3] | 10 DC fast [3] |
| Cudahy | 2 stations / 12 ports [3] | 6 DC fast [3] |
Practical Application for Local Stakeholders
Residents, visitors, and business owners can use this infrastructure data to plan travel and operations within the region:
- EV Drivers: Users should note that chargers across Milwaukee County can go down without warning; weekly outage reports are available every Tuesday to track reliability [3]. For those visiting American Family Field for events like the World Series, fast chargers in the surrounding area are available [9].
- Visitors: Travelers staying at hotels such as the Residence Inn or Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee West can utilize on-site charging ports [4].
- Business Owners: Local businesses can see that a significant portion of the current infrastructure is hosted by automotive dealerships and retail locations like Walmart and McDonald's, indicating common sites for public-access charging partnerships [3], [4].