EV Charging Stations in Ames, Iowa

Charging infrastructure in Ames

Public locations

21

Stations

23

Ports

67

DC fast locations

4

Level 2 locations

17

Fastest

250 kW

Avg DC fast

144.1 kW

Avg Level 2

7.2 kW

Networks in Ames

EV adoption in Iowa

As of 2024, Iowa had 19,000 plug-in vehicles registered — 11,700 fully battery-electric (62%) and 7,300 plug-in hybrid (38%). That ranks Iowa #34 nationally and represents about 0.3% of all US plug-in registrations.

Battery-electric

11,700

Plug-in hybrid

7,300

National rank

#34

Share of US EVs

0.3%

Supply vs. demand in Iowa

Across 1,291 publicly-listed ports in Iowa (535 Level 2 and 745 DC fast), that works out to roughly 14.7 EVs per public port and 15.7 BEVs per DC fast port.

EVs per public port

14.7

BEVs per DC fast port

15.7

DC fast ports

745

Iowa has comparatively strong public charging coverage today. Listing here keeps your stations visible as more Iowa drivers switch to electric.

All charging locations in Ames

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Ames?

SpotCharge lists 21 EV charging locations in Ames, Iowa, with 23 stations in total. Each location page shows connector types, networks, hours, pricing, and driver reviews.

Are there DC fast chargers in Ames?

Yes — 4 of the 21 locations in Ames offer DC fast charging, and 17 offer Level 2.

What charging networks operate in Ames?

Charging in Ames is served by ChargePoint Network, NOODOE, Non-Networked and Blink Network. ChargePoint Network is the most common network across the city's listings.

What's the fastest EV charger in Ames?

The fastest stations in Ames reach 250 kW. A compatible vehicle can add a meaningful charge in the time it takes to grab a coffee.

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