Does Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday Allow EV Charging?
Here's what you need to know about EV charging at this RV park in Union, Illinois.
Park Information
Current EV Charging Policy
EV Charging Not Allowed
Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday in Union, Illinois does not allow EV charging. Charging your vehicle at this campground is prohibited and unsafe. None of our electric pedestals are rated for EV charging. That said, there is DC fast charging right in Union from IONNA and EVgo. South Barrington is also nearby, about 7 miles away, with Tesla Supercharger stations. The Prairie State is well served by chargers along I-55, I-57, and I-80, but things thin out off the main routes. Despite the campground's policy, you will have no trouble finding a fast charger nearby.
Charging your vehicle at this campground is prohibited and unsafe. None of our electric pedestals are rated for EV charging.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday does not allow EV charging on the property, so you'll need to arrive with enough range or charge nearby. The good news: there's DC fast charging right in Union from IONNA and EVgo, so you won't have to go far. The Prairie State is well served by chargers along I-55, I-57, and I-80, but things thin out off the main routes.
Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday does not offer EV charging of any kind on the property. Your nearest options are public charging stations in the area. There is DC fast charging right in Union from IONNA and EVgo. Beyond that, South Barrington is about 7 miles away with Tesla Supercharger.
Since Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday doesn't allow EV charging, you'll want to know your nearest options. There is DC fast charging right in Union from IONNA and EVgo. Beyond that, South Barrington is about 7 miles away with Tesla Supercharger. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.
No. Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday does not allow EV charging, so it's not what you'd call EV-friendly. That doesn't mean you can't stay there with an EV. It just means you need to arrive charged and have a plan for your next charging stop. Fortunately, there's fast charging right in Union, so you're not stranded. The Prairie State is well served by chargers along I-55, I-57, and I-80, but things thin out off the main routes.
Since Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday doesn't permit EV charging, you'll need to charge before you arrive or find a nearby station. There is DC fast charging right in Union from IONNA and EVgo. Beyond that, South Barrington is about 7 miles away with Tesla Supercharger. The Prairie State is well served by chargers along I-55, I-57, and I-80, but things thin out off the main routes.
Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday hasn't published a specific reason for their no-charging policy. Most campgrounds that restrict EV charging do so because of electrical infrastructure limitations. An EV drawing 40+ amps for hours can strain a system designed for RVs cycling through air conditioning and appliances. Despite the campground's policy, you will have no trouble finding a fast charger nearby.