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EV charging in West Des Moines, IA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in West Des Moines, IA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, West Des Moines has 12 public charging stations with 20 Level 2 ports, including 20 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 12Public stations
- 20Level 2 ports
- 20DC fast ports
- 50%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 2 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 6 networks: ChargePoint Network (5), Tesla Destination (2), TURNONGREEN (2), Tesla (1), and 2 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 9 stations; NACS / Tesla at 3 stations.
Of these stations, 2 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 10. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
3 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How West Des Moines compares
- 1.6 public stations per 10,000 residents — about the Iowa rate (1.5).
- 2.7 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 1.5× the Iowa rate (1.8).
Who runs West Des Moines's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 20 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 92% of West Des Moines's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (73,664 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. West Des Moines has 12 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines, IA - Tesla Supercharger 1725 Jordan Creek Parkway | Tesla | DC fast 20 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Holiday Inn & Suites West Des Moines - Tesla Destination 6075 Mills Civic Pkwy | Tesla Destination | 3 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| HY VEE RPC NORTH 5820 Westown Parkway | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| HY VEE RPC SOUTH 5820 Westown Parkway | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Comfort Inn & Suites West Des Moines - Tesla Destination 1625 Jordan Creek Pkwy | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| LITTLE OAKS STATION 1 5725 Raccoon River Drive | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan West by IHG 240 Jordan Creek Pkwy | TURNONGREEN | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | December 2025 |
| OBE SHERATON DEMO L 1800 50th Street | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| OBE SHERATON DEMO R 1800 50th Street | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Dallas County Partners II. 7000 Vista Drive | Blink Network | 1 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 West Des Moines?
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 West Des Moines
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.