Prairie Winds Motel
1764 US Highway 136, Carthage, IL 62321
- Max power
- 90 kW
- DC fast
- Charging ports
- 4
- CCS1
- Price
- Price not listed
- Per network listing
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Prairie Winds Motel is a DC fast-charging station run by Universal at 1764 US Highway 136 in Carthage, IL. It has 4 charging ports with CCS1 connectors and delivers up to 90 kw. Pricing is set by the network app, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~58min
Range added in 15 minutes
~46mi
Estimates for a typical long-range EV. Real times depend on your car's maximum charging rate, battery temperature, state of charge and whether power is shared between neighbouring stalls. How charging speed works
Connectors and compatibility
CCS1
4 ports · 90 kW
DC fast
The DC fast-charging plug used by most non-Tesla EVs sold in North America before 2025.
Works with: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Bolt and Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6/EV9, VW ID.4, BMW i4/iX, Rivian, Lucid and most other EVs. Teslas can use it with a CCS adapter.
Pricing
Price not listed
Prices can vary by time of day and membership. The Universal app shows the live rate before you start.
Location and access
- Address
- 1764 US Highway 136
Carthage, IL 62321 - Coordinates
- 40.40914, -91.16659
- Hours
- 24/7
- Highway
- Hwy-136
- Phone
- 866-350-2738
- Network
- Universal
- On site
- LodgingRestrooms24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Prairie Winds Motel?
It delivers up to 90 kW. A typical 77 kWh EV charging from 10% to 80% here needs roughly 58 minutes, though your car's own charging curve, battery temperature and shared power can change that.
How much does it cost to charge at Prairie Winds Motel?
Universal has not published a fixed price for this site. Rates are shown in the Universal app or on the charger screen before you start a session.
What plugs does Prairie Winds Motel have?
4 × CCS1 (Combined Charging System) up to 90 kW.
Is Prairie Winds Motel open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 416760. Last confirmed by the network on Aug 12, 2025; opened Jun 10, 2025.