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EV charging in Clear Lake, IA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Clear Lake, IA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Clear Lake has 4 public charging stations with 6 Level 2 ports, including 4 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 4Public stations
- 6Level 2 ports
- 4DC fast ports
- 40%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 3 networks: ChargePoint Network (2), eVgo Network (1), TURNONGREEN (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 3 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
How Clear Lake compares
- 5.3 public stations per 10,000 residents — 3.5× the Iowa rate (1.5).
- 5.3 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 2.9× the Iowa rate (1.8).
Who runs Clear Lake's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| eVgo Network | 4 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Clear Lake's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (7,602 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. Clear Lake has 4 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Travel Center 407 2411 US Highway 18 East | eVgo Network | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| PRITCHARDS LAKE LIFE RENT 2 N 8th St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| FCAC LAKE CHEVY L2 3005 Willow Creek Ct | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Best Western Clear Lake Holiday Lodge 2023 7th Avenue N, I-35 & Highway 18 | TURNONGREEN | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | March 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 Clear Lake?
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 Clear Lake
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.