EV Charging Stations in Des Moines, IA

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

45
Stations
8
With DC Fast
350 kW
Fastest Charger
4
Listed as Free

Des Moines EV charging at a glance

Des Moines, IA has 45 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (42 open to the public): 8 with DC fast charging and 37 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) at 350 kW (Electrify America); 7 stations offer 150 kW or more. 4 stations are listed as free to charge. None of the stations here publish a per-kWh price; check the network app before you charge. Most common networks: ChargePoint Network (25), Non-networked (5), CHARGELAB (5). Common places to charge: parking (9), car dealer (4), parks & leisure (4).

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 Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app.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 Des Moines

The 40 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.

Des Moines, IA - Tesla Supercharger
9.6
5050 Northwest 2nd Street Tesla Gas & travel stop DC Fast 250 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. NACS partner enabled.
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Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA)
9.2
4365 Merle Hay Rd Electrify America Food & drink DC Fast 350 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Charles Gabus Ford - DCFC
8.7
4545 Merle Hay Road Blink Network Car dealer DC Fast 180 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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4605 Fleur Dr
7.5
4605 Fleur Dr CHARGELAB DC Fast 150 kW max Price not published
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2540 E Euclid Ave
7.5
2540 E Euclid Ave CHARGELAB Grocery DC Fast 150 kW max Price not published
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2930 SE 14th St
7.5
2930 SE 14th St CHARGELAB DC Fast 150 kW max Price not published
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300mlk
7.5
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy CHARGELAB Parks & leisure DC Fast 150 kW max Price not published
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Conlin Properties Inc
7.4
3721 SW 61st St TURNONGREEN Workplace Level 2 11.5 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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Charles Gabus Ford
7.2
4545 Merle Hay Road Blink Network Car dealer Level 2 16.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Blank Park Zoo
6.8
=-7401 SW 9th St CHARGELAB Parks & leisure DC Fast 50 kW max Price not published
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Lauridsen Skatepark
6.8
901 2nd Ave Blink Network Parks & leisure Level 2 16.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Hilton Des Moines Downtown - Tesla Destination
6.2
435 Park St Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 13 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Easter Lake Athen North Shore
6.0
2816 Shoreline Road Blink Network Level 2 16.6 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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OBE EMBASSY DESMOIN
5.8
101 East Locust Street ChargePoint Network Hotel Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Drake University - Olmsted Center Visitor Parking Lot
5.5
2875 University Ave Non-networked School & campus Level 2 Free Campus hours; parking permit required for use
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Drake University - Knapp Center
5.5
2601 Forest Ave Non-networked School & campus Level 2 Free Campus hours; parking permit required for use
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HEARTLAND ANIM HEARTLAND ANIM
5.4
1216 41st St ChargePoint Network Shopping Level 2 12 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY GARAGES E 2ND GARAGE -1
5.3
402 E 2nd St ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CHARGE PORT 1 STATION 1
5.3
712 5th Ave ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HY VEE DES MOINES 5W
5.3
1107 E Army Post Rd ChargePoint Network Shopping Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY GARAGES 3RD & COURT - 2
5.3
216 Court Ave ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY GARAGES 3RD & COURT - 1
5.3
216 Court Ave ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY GARAGES 5TH & KEO-1
5.3
525 5th Ave ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY GARAGES 5TH & KEO-2
5.3
525 5th Ave ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY GARAGES 5TH & WALNUT -1
5.3
420 Walnut St ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY GARAGES 5TH & WALNUT -3
5.3
420 Walnut St ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY GARAGES 5TH & WALNUT -2
5.3
420 Walnut St ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY GARAGES 4TH & GRAND - 2
5.3
325 Grand Ave ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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DES MOINES 4TH & GRAND - 1
5.3
325 Grand Ave ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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MLK RIVER PARK 300MLK
5.3
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy ChargePoint Network Parks & leisure Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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DES MOINES 9TH & LOCUST -5
5.3
717 Locust St ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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DES MOINES 9TH & LOCUST -4
5.3
717 Locust St ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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DES MOINES E 2ND GARAGE -2
5.3
402 E 2nd St Floor 1 ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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901 GRAND EAST CHARGER
5.3
901 Grand Avenue ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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901 GRAND WEST CHARGER
5.3
901 Grand Avenue ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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1961 INDIANOLA 1961 INDIANOLA
5.3
1961 Indianola Avenue ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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DES MOINES CENTER ST PARK2
5.3
610 Center St ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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DES MOINES CENTER ST PARK1
5.3
610 Center St ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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LAWMARK LP NORTH
5.3
606 Walnut Street ChargePoint Network Workplace Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HY VEE DES MOINES 5E
5.3
1107 E Army Post Rd ChargePoint Network Shopping Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Charging Networks in Des Moines

ChargePoint Network
25 stations
Non-networked
5 stations
CHARGELAB
5 stations
Blink Network
4 stations
AMPUP
2 stations
TURNONGREEN
1 station
Electrify America
1 station
Tesla
1 station
Tesla Destination
1 station

Charger Types in Des Moines

DC Fast Charging
8 stations
Level 2 Charging
37 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Des Moines, IA

How many EV charging stations are in Des Moines?
Des Moines, Iowa has 45 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 42 of them open to the public, run by 9 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Des Moines?
Yes. 8 stations in Des Moines have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) at 350 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Des Moines?
4 stations in Des Moines are listed as free to charge. Free charging is often limited to customers, guests or opening hours, and parking may cost extra, so check the station's access notes.
How much does EV charging cost in Des Moines?
None of the 45 stations in Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (25 stations), Non-networked (5 stations), CHARGELAB (5 stations). In total 9 networks or operators have stations in Des Moines.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Des Moines?
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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