The Adventures of Elektra, and Voltron: EVs in Michigan: September 2024

Approximately a year after the round one awards, Illinois announced the round two site selections on September 17, 2025. These additional NEVI funded awards will continue to build out charging infrastructure throughout Illinois. A total of 25 projects in round two to 7 different applicants. The conditional award release information included full location (business and address) and proposed funding amount. Francis Energy again had the largest number of site awards at 7 for a total of $4.8M. Love’s Travel Stops was again a big award winner with a total of 6 sites and $5M. Universal EV continued to win awards in Illinois with 4 sites for $3.4M. Tesla was awarded 3 sites. EVgo had one site award, but Pilot/Flying J a big NEVI player did not gain any new awards. In this award Illinois filled in gaps along I-55 and I-70 from the round 1 awards. They should have covered the Alternative Fuel Corridors if all sites selected get fully built out.

Site Map with 25 Mile Radius Loops

Site listings:

Normal I-55 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 2007 N Main St, Normal, IL 61761. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 4 charging ports.

Atlanta I-55 – High Confidence

Shell gas station at 102 Empire St, Atlanta, IL 61723 will host a new site awarded to Universal EV. The NEVI site awards build upon the previous large number of other EV sites Illinois has awarded Universal EV. Based on current installations have been ABB but, the expectation is that these sites will use hardware from ChargeTronix.

Pontiac I-55 – High Confidence

Rivian has not been a big NEVI participant, but they have won a couple of awards in states they have a strong presence. With the factory in Illinois, no surprise that they won the site at Wally’s 1 Holiday Road, Pontiac, IL 61764. Per the award list there are 12 ports of Rivian hardware planned at this site which is double the standard 6 port install.

Pontiac I-55 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 7-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. Taco Bell at 1600 W Reynolds St, Pontiac, IL 61764 should have the standard SK Signet charger layout with 4 ports.

Williamsville - I-55

Another Francis Energy site from this round. Casey’s at 111 Old Rte 66, Williamsville, IL 62693 should have the standard SK Signet charger layout with 4 ports. Casey’s has become a fairly standard site partner with Francis Energy.

Williamsville - I-55

The Loves Travel Stop at 991 Ann Rutledge Dr, Williamsville, IL 62693. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Springfield - I-55

Midtown Inn at 3125 Wide Track Dr, Springfield, IL 62703 will host a new site awarded to Universal EV. The NEVI site awards build upon the previous large number of other EV sites Illinois has awarded Universal EV. Based on current installations have been ABB but, the expectation is that these sites will use hardware from ChargeTronix.

Effingham - I-57

EvGateway is another CPO that has some footprint in the Midwest. They recently had a large award in California. This site is at the Baymont, 1811 W Fayette Ave, Effingham, IL 62401. Hardware to be installed may be ChargeTronix.

Mattoon - I-57

Relax Inn at 4200 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL 61938 will host a new site awarded to Universal EV. The NEVI site awards build upon the previous large number of other EV sites Illinois has awarded Universal EV. Based on current installations have been ABB but, the expectation is that these sites will use hardware from ChargeTronix.

Okawville - I-64

Dairy Queen at 1504 E Frontage Rd, Okawville, IL 62271 will host a new site awarded to Universal EV. The NEVI site awards build upon the previous large number of other EV sites Illinois has awarded Universal EV. Based on current installations have been ABB but, the expectation is that these sites will use hardware from ChargeTronix.

Grayville - I-64

Quality Inn at 2200 S Court St, Grayville, IL 62844 will host a new site awarded to EvGateway. Hardware to be installed may be ChargeTronix.

Mount Vernon - I-64

The Loves Travel Stop at 3101 S 10th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports. This site also wins the award for the most money in this round coming in at just over $1M for this site alone.

Effingham - I-70

Crossroads Plaza at 1304 Thelma Keller Ave, Effingham, IL 6240. This is the only site award for EVgo in this round. In the past EVgo has supported minimum 4 stall locations, but in this case the report lists 8 stalls at this location. To support this expect 4 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.

Bloomington - I-74

Another Francis Energy site from this round. Eric's Too Family Restaurant at 921 Maple Hill Rd, Bloomington, IL 61705 should have the standard SK Signet charger layout with 4 ports.

Tilton - I-74

Another Francis Energy site from this round. County Market at 1628 Georgetown Rd, Tilton, IL 61833 should have the standard SK Signet charger layout with 4 ports.

Champaign - I-74

Here we have a site upgrade award. There is an existing Electrify America location at the Meijer at 2401 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL 61821. The award is to upgrade the existing 6 stall site to all the latest Buy America compliant hardware.

Champaign - I-74

While the Meijer about has a V2 Tesla site, this award is for a Tesla site at a Target (2102 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL 61822) very close to the other Champaign site and this one is a little closer to the highway. The award document shows 16 stalls at this site.

Le Roy - I-74

The Loves Travel Stop at 505 Persimmon Dr, Le Roy, IL 61752. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Homewood - I-80

The second of 3 Tesla awards. Another Target, this time at 17605 S Halsted St, Homewood, IL 60430. The award document shows 16 stalls at this site.

Lansing - I-80

Another Francis Energy site from this round. Another Taco Bell site at 17943 Torrence Ave, Lansing, IL 60438 should have the standard SK Signet charger layout with 4 ports.

Atkinson - I-80

The Loves Travel Stop at 5 S State Street Plaza, Atkinson, IL 61235. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Morris - I-80

The Loves Travel Stop at 8909 Brisbin Rd, Morris, IL 60450. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Minooka - I-80

It what may be a first for Francis Energy, here they have been awarded the smallest amount from this round at $554k for this site. Another Taco Bell site at 501 Bob Blair Rd, Minooka, IL 60447 should have the standard SK Signet charger layout with 4 ports.

Loves Park - I-90

Another Francis Energy site from this round. Home2 Suites at 4150 N Bell School Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111 should have the standard SK Signet charger layout with 4 ports.

Gurnee - I-94

Finally, the last site award from this round goes to Tesla. Another Target, this time at 6601 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031. The award document shows 16 stalls at this site.

Original Award Analysis Details:

Illinois round one awards were announced on September 9, 2024. These NEVI funded Design-Build-Operate-Maintain (DBOM) awards will build out charging infrastructure throughout Illinois. A total of 37 projects in round one to 9 different applicants. The conditional award release information included full location (business and address) and proposed funding amount. Love’s Travel Stops was again a big award winner and Francis Energy also did very well. Michigan based Red E Charge conditionally awarded one site, and both Tesla and Pilot/Flying J did not have any site awards.

Site Map with 25 Mile Radius Loops

Site listings:

Vienna I-24 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. Miles Brother Food at 97 Red Bud Ln, Vienna, IL 62995 should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

Minonk I-39 – High Confidence

Modern Stay 39 at 1312 Carolyn Dr, Minonk, IL 61760 will host a new site awarded to Universal EV. The NEVI site awards build upon the previous large number of other EV sites Illinois has awarded Universal EV. Based on current installations, the expectation is that these sites will use hardware from ChargeTronix.

Oglesby I-39 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 1001 W Walnut St, Oglesby, IL 61348. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Rochelle I-39 – High Confidence

Electrify America has 3 site awards in this round, including this site at 900 Petro Rd, Rochelle, IL 61068. The Petro Travel Center will be the host site for this new installation. We can expect the standard 6 stall location with Electrify America’s Gen4 BTC Power dispensers.

Bolingbrook I-55 – High Confidence

Electrify America has 3 site awards in this round, including this site at 111 Lily Cache Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. Bank Of America will be the host site for this new installation. We can expect the standard 6 stall location with Electrify America’s Gen4 BTC Power dispensers.

Dwight I-55 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 12 W Northbrook Dr, Dwight, IL 60420. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Litchfield I-55 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. Burger King at 2 Corvette Dr, Litchfield, IL 62056 should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

Cicero I-55 – High Confidence

For Red E Charging, this is another NEVI site award won outside of their home state of Michigan. Partnering with a Gas N Wash as the site host. The stop at 3800 S Cicero Ave, Cicero, IL 60804 should look very similar to Autel charger sites planned for MI.

Ullin I-57 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. Triple E Barbeque at 24 Cheekwood Ln, Ullin, IL 62992 should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

Marion I-57 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 1900 The Hill Ave, Marion, IL 62959. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Arcola I-57 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. The Best Western Plus at 917 Green Mill Rd, Arcola, IL 61910 is hosting in a common occurrence for Francis Energy to partner with hotels. This site should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

Champaign I-57 - High Confidence

Microtel Inn at 1615 Rion Dr, Champaign, IL 61822 will host a new site awarded to Universal EV. The NEVI site awards build upon the previous large number of other EV sites Illinois has awarded Universal EV. Based on current installations, the expectation is that these sites will use hardware from ChargeTronix.

Gilman I-57 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. The Super 8 at 1301 S Crescent St, Gilman, IL 60938 is hosting in a common occurrence for Francis Energy to partner with hotels. This site should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

Kankakee I-57 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 3407 US-45 #52, Kankakee, IL 60901. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Calumet Park I-57 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. A Taco Bell at 12716 Ashland Ave, Calumet Park, IL 60827 will host. This site should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

Mount Vernon I-57 – High Confidence

EVgo managed 2 site awards in round 1 from Illinois. This site will be installed at Kohl’s address 141 Davidson Ave, Mt Vernon, IL 62864. We can expect 3 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

New Baden I-64 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 8690 Richter School Rd, New Baden, IL 62265. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

O'Fallon I-64 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. Casey’s at 504 Hartman Ln, O'Fallon, IL 62269 will host. This site should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

Casey I-70 – High Confidence

Meyer Oil Company at 939 IL-49, Casey, IL 62420 will host this site. Philips 66 is the winner of this award, and thus extending their network that has been more western states based towards the Midwest. We can expect standard ChargePoint Express Plus hardware built at this location.

Greenville I-70 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 1900 S State St #127, Greenville, IL 62246. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Collinsville I-70 – High Confidence

La Quinta Inn at 6 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234 will host a new site awarded to Universal EV. The NEVI site awards build upon the previous large number of other EV sites Illinois has awarded Universal EV. Based on current installations, the expectation is that these sites will use hardware from ChargeTronix.

Decatur I-72 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 3925 County Fair Dr, Decatur, IL 62526. This is the most expensive site award of this group at over $1M. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Jacksonville I-72 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 201 Loves Dr, Jacksonville, IL 62650. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

East Peoria I-74 – High Confidence

EVgo managed 2 site awards in round 1 from Illinois. This site will be installed at Kohl’s address 401 N Main St, East Peoria, IL 61611. We can expect 3 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Knoxville I-74 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 1405 Knox Hwy 9, Knoxville, IL 61448. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Moline I-74 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. The South Park Mall at 4401 27th St, Moline, IL 61265 will host. This site should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

Joliet I-80 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. Another Taco Bell at 125 S Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60435 will host. This site should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

Utica I-80 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 3020 E 8th Rd, North Utica, IL 61373. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports. Of note, it looks like this site already received funding from the state in previous years in the amount of $160,000.

Princeton I-80 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. Casey’s at 2125 N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356 will host. This site should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

North Aurora I-88 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. Red Roof Inn at 201 Smoketree Plaza, North Aurora, IL 60542 will host. This site should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

Rochelle I-88 – High Confidence

The Loves Travel Stop at 400 S Steward Rd, Rochelle, IL 61068. Love’s recent press releases continue to showcase ChargePoint Express Plus in the pictures, so this is the expected hardware. The award list shows this site as having 6 charging ports.

Rock Falls I-88 – High Confidence

Francis Energy has a 12-site award in Illinois, helping them to build out their footprint into the Midwest. Country Inn & Suites at 2106 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 will host. This site should have the standard SK Signet charger layout.

Chicago I-90 – High Confidence

In the Chicago area BP Pulse has been awarded a couple of sites. This location in Chicago is at the Amoco with address 4306 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609. The recent awards to BP Pulse following a usage of Alpitronic Hyperchargers, I expect the same at this site.

Elgin I-90 – High Confidence

In the Chicago area BP Pulse has been awarded a couple of sites. The PRIDE of Eglin BP with address 1700 N State St, Elgin, IL 60123 will host this site. The recent awards to BP Pulse following a usage of Alpitronic Hyperchargers, I expect the same at this site.

Rolling Meadows I-90 – High Confidence

Meijer has expanded upon their awards from Ohio and other states into Illinois. The Meijer at 1301 Meijer Dr, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 will host this site. Meijer has the option to partner with just about any of the CPOs, but my guess is for the NEVI sites that they will stick with EVgo and thus this site will have Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.

Westchester I-290 – High Confidence

The Thorntons at 5760 Crawfordsville Rd, Speedway, IN 46224 will host this site awarded to BP. We can expect to see either Alpitronic, Tritium or Tesla hardware here to provide charging on the BP network.

Elmhurst I-290 – High Confidence

Electrify America has 3 site awards in this round, including this site at 601 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126. The York Center Plaza will be the host site for this new installation. We can expect the standard 6 stall location with Electrify America’s Gen4 BTC Power dispensers.

Illinois EV Charging Website

https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/environment/drive-electric.html

Illinois’ plan to build out in round 1 focused on interstate highways. Most of the interstates have some coverage. Not unsurprisingly, a lot of the coverage is around Chicago and focused on the northeast corner of the state. I am surprised to see as many gaps remain along some of the southward interstates. The southeast corner of the state looks almost completely left out.

Greater Chicago Map with 25 Mile Radius Loops

Money Summary:

In this first round of funding IDOT has awarded over $25.3 million dollars. Love's Travel Stops 11 awarded sites takes just over $8.8 million of this money. Francis Energy is second with 12 and $8.1 million. Three companies each won three sites: EA worth $1.6 million, Universal EV worth $1.9 million, BP Pulse worth $1.5 million. The most expensive award is $1.1 million for the Decatur site. The least expensive award is for $429k for the Westchester site.