IA / Ames
IA · EV charging
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 July 2026, Ames has 21 public charging stations with 33 Level 2 ports, including 19 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
DC fast Level 2 not recently confirmed · click a marker for details, directions & Street View
- 21Public stations
- 33Level 2 ports
- 19DC fast ports
- 37%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 5 networks: ChargePoint Network (16), NOODOE (2), Tesla (1), EV Connect (1), and 1 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 17 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 4 stations; NACS / Tesla at 3 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station.
3 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Ames has 21 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) | July 2026 |
| DeYarman CDJR Ames 1700 SE 16th St. | Blink Network | DC fast 2 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| AMES EV DC2 2108 Isaac Newton Dr | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| AMES EV LOT M 515 Clark Avenue | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| AMES EV BANDSHELL PARK 100 E 5th St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| GATEWAYHOTEL GATEWAY 1 2100 Green Hills Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| AMES EV INTERMODAL 225 Hayward Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| AMES EV W LINCOLN WAY 3800 Lincoln Way | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| AMES EV LIBRARY 603 Douglas Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
Spotted something out of date or missing? Report a correction.
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 July 2026. Public stations only.