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EV charging in Ames, IA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Ames, IA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Ames has 23 public charging stations with 33 Level 2 ports, including 21 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 23Public stations
- 33Level 2 ports
- 21DC fast ports
- 39%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 5 networks: ChargePoint Network (18), NOODOE (2), Tesla (1), EV Connect (1), and 1 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 17 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 6 stations; NACS / Tesla at 5 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station.
5 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Ames compares
- 3.3 public stations per 10,000 residents — 2.2× the Iowa rate (1.5).
- 3 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 1.7× the Iowa rate (1.8).
Who runs Ames's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 8 | 38% |
| EV Connect | 8 | 38% |
| ChargePoint Network | 3 | 14% |
| Blink Network | 2 | 10% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Ames's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (69,026 residents; Iowa 3,241,488). Station counts use NREL's address city, which can extend past city limits, so rates are approximate.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Ames has 23 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA - Tesla Supercharger 1910 Isaac Newton Dr | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Ames Ford Lincoln 123 Airport Rd. | EV Connect | DC fast 8 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| DeYarman CDJR Ames 1700 SE 16th St. | Blink Network | DC fast 2 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| AMES EV DC1 2108 Isaac Newton Dr | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| AMES EV DC 4 636 Lincoln Way | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | October 2026 |
| AMES EV DC 3 636 Lincoln Way | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | October 2026 |
| AMES EV LOT M 515 Clark Avenue | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| AMES EV BANDSHELL PARK 100 E 5th St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| GATEWAYHOTEL GATEWAY 1 2100 Green Hills Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| AMES EV INTERMODAL 225 Hayward Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
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What this means
Level 2 is the standard public and home charger (240V) — a few hours for a full charge, fine for shopping, work, or overnight. DC fast charging is the highway kind: 20–40 minutes to most of a charge, but not every station has it.
Connectors are the plug shape. J1772 is the universal Level 2 plug almost every non-Tesla EV uses. CCS and CHAdeMO are DC fast-charging plugs (CHAdeMO is older, mostly older Nissan Leafs). NACS is Tesla's plug, now the emerging US standard — many newer non-Teslas use it or an adapter.
This page summarizes NREL's own station records and is not a live availability map — a charger listed here can still be busy, broken, or behind a gate. Check the network's app before you rely on a specific plug.
Charging at home in Ames?
Most EV owners do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 charger. See our home EV charger buying guide for what to look for and how to match a charger to your car's connector.
EV charging near Ames
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.