How many EV charging stations are in Ames?

SpotCharge lists 22 EV charging locations in Ames, Iowa, with 27 stations in total. Each location page shows connector types, networks, hours, pricing, and driver reviews.

Are there DC fast chargers in Ames?

Yes — 5 of the 22 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, Noodoe, Tesla and Blink. ChargePoint 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.

Which hotels in Ames have EV charging?

2 hotels and lodging properties in Ames, Iowa have on-site EV charging (2 with J1772 or CCS plugs any EV can use). See the full list with addresses, plug types and guest-access notes on the Ames hotels with EV charging page.

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EV Charging Stations in Ames, Iowa

SpotCharge tracks 22 EV charging locations in Ames, Iowa — 5 with DC fast charging and 17 with Level 2. ChargePoint is the most common network in Ames.

22 public charging locations in Ames, Iowa as of September 19, 2026. Sources: OpenChargeMap, the US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center, and OpenStreetMap, merged and refreshed weekly by SpotCharge; owner-managed listings are marked as such.

Charging infrastructure in Ames

Public locations: 22
Stations: 27
Ports: 79
DC fast locations: 5
Level 2 locations: 17
Fastest: 250 kW
Avg DC fast: 215.8 kW
Avg Level 2: 8.5 kW

The fastest stations in Ames reach 250 kW, so a compatible vehicle can pick up a meaningful charge during a coffee stop.

Tap any location below for details — operating hours, pricing, photos, connector types, and driver reviews.

Networks in Ames

ChargePoint15 Noodoe2 Tesla2 Blink1 EV Connect1

Hotels with EV charging in Ames

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Courtyard-Ames

311 S. 17th Street, Ames, IA

Level 2J1772PublicNoodoe

1 station · 2 ports7 kW

Courtyard by Marriott

311 South 17th Street, Ames, IA

Level 2J1772PublicNoodoe

1 station · 1 port7 kW

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 2,941 publicly-listed ports in Iowa (2,010 Level 2 and 920 DC fast), that works out to roughly 6.5 EVs per public port and 12.7 BEVs per DC fast port.

EVs per public port: 6.5
BEVs per DC fast port: 12.7
DC fast ports: 920

DC FastTesla

2 stations · 16 ports250 kW

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Ames?: SpotCharge lists 22 EV charging locations in Ames, Iowa, with 27 stations in total. Each location page shows connector types, networks, hours, pricing, and driver reviews.
Are there DC fast chargers in Ames?: Yes — 5 of the 22 locations in Ames offer DC fast charging, and 17 offer Level 2. See all DC fast charging in Ames →
What charging networks operate in Ames?: Charging in Ames is served by ChargePoint, Noodoe, Tesla and Blink. ChargePoint 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.
Which hotels in Ames have EV charging?: 2 hotels and lodging properties in Ames, Iowa have on-site EV charging (2 with J1772 or CCS plugs any EV can use). See the full list with addresses, plug types and guest-access notes on the Ames hotels with EV charging page.

EV charging in other Iowa cities

Des Moines36 Iowa City29 Cedar Rapids21 Davenport20 West Des Moines16 Dubuque14 Sioux City12 Muscatine12 Waukee12 Altoona12 Bettendorf11 Waterloo10

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