EV Charging in Iowa

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Iowa is served by 499 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 1,313 individual chargers. 157 of those locations (31%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 342 (69%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Iowa are Des Moines (43), Iowa City (40), Cedar Rapids (30), Ames (20), Davenport (19). Across the state, charging is provided by a mix of national networks and regional operators.

EV Data Map is an EVSE and DC Fast Charger location analyzer that scores every potential charging site in the United States from 0 to 100 for DC Fast Charger ROI — combining EV ownership density, daytime population, traffic, demographics, nearby competing chargers, dwell-time characteristics of surrounding land use, and grid capacity. Use the analyzer to enter any address in Iowa and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Iowa charging by the numbers

Locations
499
Chargers
1,313
DC Fast locations
157
Level 2 locations
342

DC fast share: 31% · Level 2 share: 69% · 138 cities with public charging.

Top cities in Iowa

The strongest EV charging hubs in Iowa — explore site analysis and coverage detail:

Top cities for EV charging in Iowa

The following Iowa cities have the most public EV charging locations.

  1. Des Moines — 43 locations (9 DC fast)
  2. Iowa City — 40 locations (5 DC fast)
  3. Cedar Rapids — 30 locations (4 DC fast)
  4. Ames — 20 locations (5 DC fast)
  5. Davenport — 19 locations (6 DC fast)
  6. Altoona — 17 locations (3 DC fast)
  7. Dubuque — 15 locations (5 DC fast)
  8. West Des Moines — 13 locations (1 DC fast)
  9. Coralville — 13 locations (3 DC fast)
  10. Waukee — 11 locations (3 DC fast)
  11. Sioux City — 11 locations (7 DC fast)
  12. Bettendorf — 10 locations (4 DC fast)
  13. Ankeny — 10 locations (5 DC fast)
  14. Council Bluffs — 8 locations (7 DC fast)
  15. Forest City — 8 locations (5 DC fast)
  16. Urbandale — 8 locations (2 DC fast)
  17. Muscatine — 8 locations (1 DC fast)
  18. Decorah — 8 locations (1 DC fast)
  19. Marshalltown — 7 locations (2 DC fast)
  20. Waterloo — 6 locations (3 DC fast)
  21. Mason City — 6 locations (3 DC fast)
  22. Johnston — 5 locations (2 DC fast)
  23. Centerville — 5 locations
  24. Grimes — 5 locations (2 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in Iowa

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand inputs include the registered EV count, commute and through-traffic patterns, daytime worker population, retail and hospitality footprint, and tourism inflows. Competition uses the count and quality of nearby existing chargers — DC fast power, network reliability and dwell-fit. Operating economics include estimated electricity tariffs, demand-charge exposure, expected utilization, and capital cost for the recommended hardware mix.

For Iowa the model accounts for the existing footprint of 157 DC fast and 342 Level 2 sites distributed across 138 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Iowa?
There are 499 public electric vehicle charging locations across Iowa operating 1,313 individual chargers — 157 DC fast locations and 342 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Iowa has the most EV chargers?
Des Moines leads Iowa with 43 public charging locations, followed by Iowa City (40) and Cedar Rapids (30).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Iowa?
Level 2 chargers in Iowa typically install for $4,000–$12,000 per port including make-ready; DC fast installs run $80,000–$250,000+ per port depending on power level, utility upgrades and trenching.
What permits and incentives apply to EV chargers in Iowa?
Most Iowa projects need an electrical permit (and a building permit plus utility coordination for DC fast). Sites can typically stack the federal 30C tax credit (up to 30% / $100,000 per commercial charger in eligible census tracts) with Iowa state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Iowa?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Iowa energize in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs typically run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear procurement.
How long does it take an EV charger in Iowa to become profitable?
Payback in Iowa depends on utilization, electricity tariffs (especially demand charges) and incentives captured. Well-sited Level 2 stations typically reach payback in 3–5 years; DC fast sites with strong throughput in 3–6 years.

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