A 12-stall Tesla Supercharger opened on November 4, 2026, at Riverside Square & River's Edge, 3145 S Ashland Ave in Chicago, Illinois. Every stall is a V4 post rated up to 325 kW, and the site is open to non-Tesla EVs. It is the newest fast-charging option on Chicago's South Side, a short drive from I-55.
At a glance
- Address: 3145 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
- Stalls: 12 (all V4 posts)
- Peak power: up to 325 kW per stall
- Connectors: NACS (J3400) on all 12 stalls; all 12 also have a CCS1 connector (dual-cable stalls)
- Non-Tesla EVs: yes, open to all EVs
- Accessible stalls: 1
- Host site: Riverside Square & River's Edge shopping center (anchored by Mariano's Fresh Market)
- Date opened: November 4, 2026
- Source: supercharge.info site record
Who can charge here
Three groups of drivers can use this site.
Tesla owners. Pull in, plug in, and charging starts on its own. Billing runs through your Tesla account.
Other NACS cars. A growing number of non-Tesla models now ship with a NACS (SAE J3400) port. Those cars plug in directly, the same way a Tesla does.
CCS cars. supercharge.info lists all 12 stalls at this site as dual-cable stalls with both a NACS and a CCS1 connector. That means a CCS car can plug in with no adapter. If a stall's CCS cable is out of service, you can still use an automaker-approved NACS adapter on the NACS cable. Do not use an unapproved third-party adapter. Your automaker's guidance on adapters is the one to follow.
Non-Tesla drivers start a session in the Tesla app. Open the app, choose "Charge Your Non-Tesla," pick the site and the stall number printed on the post, and confirm. You will need a Tesla account and a payment method on file.
New to adapters and access rules? Our guide on using a NACS adapter at a Tesla Supercharger walks through each step.
How fast it charges
This is a DC fast charging site. The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) puts DC fast charging at roughly 100 to 200+ miles of range per 30 minutes. For comparison, AFDC lists Level 2 charging at about 25 miles of range per hour and Level 1 at about 5 miles per hour. These are approximate figures. Your actual speed depends on your car.
The 325 kW rating is the most each post can deliver. Few cars can accept that much. Your car's own peak charge rate, its battery temperature and its state of charge set the real number. Most EVs charge fastest when the battery is low and slow down as it fills, often sharply above about 80%. AFDC also notes that DC fast charging times can be under 20 minutes, depending on the car and the equipment.
What this means in practice:
- If your car peaks at 150 kW, you will see about 150 kW or less here, not 325 kW.
- Arriving with a low battery gets you the fastest minutes.
- In Chicago winters, a cold battery charges slower. Preconditioning helps (see Tips).
For a plain-language breakdown of Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging, read EV charging levels explained.
Getting there
The charger sits at Riverside Square & River's Edge, 3145 S Ashland Ave. The center's leasing listing describes it as a Mariano's-anchored shopping center at a high-traffic intersection with access to I-55. Other listed anchors include Dollar Tree and Party City.
By transit, the site is served by the CTA Orange Line's Ashland station and CTA bus routes 9 Ashland, 31 31st and 62 Archer, plus the N9 and N62 night "Owl" routes. That makes it a practical stop if you drop the car and run an errand, or if someone else picks you up.
Drivers on I-55 can use this stop to top up close to the expressway.
What it costs
Tesla does not post a single fixed price for every site. The live per-kWh rate for this location shows in the Tesla app and on a Tesla's touchscreen before you plug in. Keep three things in mind:
- Price varies by time of day. Many Superchargers charge more during busy hours and less off-peak.
- Non-Tesla pricing is different. The app shows non-Tesla drivers their own rate for this site, which can differ from the Tesla owner rate.
- Leaving the car plugged in can cost you. Check the app for any fees that apply after your session ends, and move the car promptly.
Check the app before you arrive, and again before you plug in. For typical price ranges and how public charging compares with charging at home, see how much public EV charging costs.
Other chargers nearby
If every stall is full, these are the five closest open Tesla Superchargers. Distances are straight-line miles from 3145 S Ashland Ave.
- Chicago, IL – South Canal Street (1100 S Canal St): 2.5 miles, 14 stalls
- Chicago, IL – S Pulaski Rd (4433 S Pulaski Rd): 3.4 miles, 12 stalls
- Chicago, IL – N Columbus Dr (225 N Columbus Dr): 4.1 miles, 10 stalls
- Chicago, IL – North Halsted (1457 N Halsted St): 4.9 miles, 10 stalls
- Chicago, IL – W Roosevelt Rd (5660 W Roosevelt Rd): 5.6 miles, 16 stalls
See every public charger in the city, across all networks, on our Chicago EV charging stations page. You can also check the station page for this Supercharger or use the free EV charging stations near me map to find the closest plug from wherever you are.
Tips
- Precondition the battery. In a Tesla, set this Supercharger as your destination in the car's maps so the car warms the battery on the way. Many other EVs offer a manual preconditioning setting. A warm battery charges faster, which matters in a Chicago winter.
- Charge to 80%, then go. Speeds drop as the battery fills. Unless you need the range, unplugging around 80% frees the stall and saves you time.
- Note your stall number. Non-Tesla drivers need the number printed on the post to start a session in the app. Check that the stall you pick has a working cable for your car's port.
- Plan the wait. The shopping center has a grocery anchor, so a 20- to 30-minute charge fits a quick shopping run. Move the car when the app says you are done so the next driver can plug in.
- Have a backup. The South Canal Street site is 2.5 miles away. Save it in your app before you leave in case this site is busy.