EV Charging Stations in Ames, IA

Data updated October 25, 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of Energy (NREL)

23
Stations
6
With DC Fast
250 kW
Fastest Charger
0
Listed as Free

Ames EV charging at a glance

Ames, IA has 23 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (23 open to the public): 6 with DC fast charging and 17 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Ames, IA - Tesla Supercharger at 250 kW (Tesla); 5 stations offer 150 kW or more. None of the stations here publish a per-kWh price; check the network app before you charge. Most common networks: ChargePoint Network (18), NOODOE (2), Tesla (1). Common places to charge: parking (6), hotel (2), parks & leisure (2).

Station data: U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center (NREL), updated October 25, 2026. Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app. How we score stations.

Top-rated charging stations in Ames

The 23 best public stations by PlugCompass Score (price, speed, reliability, access, ports), always including the fastest, free and cheapest ones. Distance and ads never change the score.

Ames, IA - Tesla Supercharger
9.6
1910 Isaac Newton Dr Tesla Gas & travel stop DC Fast 250 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Ames Ford Lincoln
9.1
123 Airport Rd. EV Connect DC Fast 180 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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DeYarman CDJR Ames
8.3
1700 SE 16th St. Blink Network Car dealer DC Fast 180 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV DC 4
7.9
636 Lincoln Way ChargePoint Network Shopping DC Fast 160 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV DC 3
7.9
636 Lincoln Way ChargePoint Network Shopping DC Fast 160 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV WATER PLANT
6.0
1800 East 13th Street ChargePoint Network Level 2 19.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV LOT N PUBLIC
6.0
525 6th Street ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 15.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV DC1
5.9
2108 Isaac Newton Dr ChargePoint Network DC Fast 40 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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TRAN SERV ISU 01
5.8
1015 Haber Road ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 9.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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STORY CO CNSRVN CONSERVATION
5.8
56461 180th Street ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 9.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV LOT M
5.3
515 Clark Avenue ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV BANDSHELL PARK
5.3
100 E 5th St ChargePoint Network Parks & leisure Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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GATEWAYHOTEL GATEWAY 1
5.3
2100 Green Hills Dr ChargePoint Network Hotel Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV INTERMODAL
5.3
225 Hayward Ave ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV W LINCOLN WAY
5.3
3800 Lincoln Way ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV LIBRARY
5.3
603 Douglas Ave ChargePoint Network Public building Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV MGMC
5.3
1114 Duff Ave ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV CBD LOT
5.3
300 Clark Ave ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV INIS GROVE PARK
5.3
117 24th St ChargePoint Network Parks & leisure Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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AMES EV LOT Z
5.3
2320 Chamberlain St ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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DIGITAL AG STATION 1
5.3
3800 University Blvd ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Courtyard-Ames
4.1
311 S. 17th Street NOODOE Level 2 7 kW max Price not published
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Courtyard by Marriott
3.7
311 South 17th Street NOODOE Hotel Level 2 7 kW max Price not published
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Charging Networks in Ames

ChargePoint Network
18 stations
NOODOE
2 stations
Blink Network
1 station
EV Connect
1 station
Tesla
1 station

Charger Types in Ames

DC Fast Charging
6 stations
Level 2 Charging
17 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Ames, IA

How many EV charging stations are in Ames?
Ames, Iowa has 23 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 23 of them open to the public, run by 5 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Ames?
Yes. 6 stations in Ames have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Ames, IA - Tesla Supercharger at 250 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
How much does EV charging cost in Ames?
None of the 23 stations in Ames publish a per-kWh price in the national database. Check the network's app or the charger screen before you plug in.
Which charging networks operate in Ames?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (18 stations), NOODOE (2 stations), Tesla (1 stations). In total 5 networks or operators have stations in Ames.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Ames?
Every station gets a PlugCompass Score from 0 to 10 built from published facts: price compared with similar chargers, charging speed in kW, driver check-ins, access hours and number of ports. Distance and advertising never change the score. The method is explained at https://plugcompass.com/how-we-score.

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