Max speed
250 kW
Level 3 DC FastTotal plugs
8
8 fast / 0 L2
CCSNACS
IA local charging directory
EV Charging Stations in Ames, Iowa
Compare 21 public locations by plug type, reported charging power, network, access hours, pricing, and driving directions.
- Public stations
- 21
- Total listed plugs
- 52
- DC fast plugs
- 19
- Fastest reported
- 250 kW
active public locations
33 Level 2
at 4 locations
3 locations at 150 kW+
Local snapshot
Charging in Ames
The public charging inventory in Ames includes 52 plugs across 21 locations. 4 stations offer DC fast charging, representing about 19% of listed locations. For longer stops, the directory contains 33 Level 2 plugs.
The most widely represented connector types include J1772, CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO. Compatibility matters as much as proximity: select your vehicle’s connector below, then compare reported power and plug count before choosing a stop.
19 locations report 24-hour access and 0 are described as free or complimentary. Access, fees, and live availability can change, so confirm critical trip stops in the charging network’s app.
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Station directory
Best-equipped EV charging stations in Ames
Locations are ordered using reported charging power, fast-plug count, connector choice, access hours, and amenities. This is a planning score, not a live reliability ranking.
StationMax speedPlugsConnectors
Max speed
180 kW
Level 3 DC FastTotal plugs
8
8 fast / 0 L2
CCS
Max speed
180 kW
Level 3 DC FastTotal plugs
2
2 fast / 0 L2
CCS
Max speed
40 kW
Level 3 DC FastTotal plugs
1
1 fast / 0 L2
CHAdeMOCCS
Max speed
19.2 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772NACS
Max speed
15.4 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772NACS
Max speed
9.6 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
9.6 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
6.5 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
6.5 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
6.5 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
6.5 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
6.5 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
6.5 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
6.5 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
6.5 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
6.5 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
6.5 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
6.5 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
7 kW
Level 2Total plugs
2
0 fast / 2 L2
J1772
Max speed
7 kW
Level 2Total plugs
1
0 fast / 1 L2
J1772
Local operators
Charging networks in Ames
Location counts show directory coverage, not real-time uptime or plug availability.
- 1ChargePoint16 stations
- 2Noodoe2 stations
- 3Tesla Supercharger1 station
- 4EV Connect1 station
- 5Blink1 station
Connector coverage
Plug types reported
- J1772
- 17 station locations
- CCS
- 4 station locations
- NACS
- 3 station locations
- CHAdeMO
- 1 station location
Planning answers
Frequently asked questions
How many public EV charging stations are in Ames?
This directory currently lists 21 active public charging locations in Ames, Iowa, with 52 reported Level 2 and DC fast plugs.
Does Ames have DC fast charging?
Yes. 4 locations list DC fast charging, with 19 fast plugs in total. The fastest reported station power is 250 kW.
Which charging network has the most locations in Ames?
ChargePoint has the largest presence in the current directory, with 16 listed locations. Network coverage does not indicate live charger availability.
Are EV chargers in Ames open 24 hours?
19 listed locations report 24-hour access—about 90% of the city directory. Confirm access rules and live status with the network before arrival.