Where to Install EV Chargers in Iowa

Where to install EV chargers in Iowa: 497 existing locations, 41 chargers per 100k residents, NEVI corridor status, top opportunity ZIPs, network share data, and per-charger install cost bands. Free 0–100 site profitability score for any address.

Iowa install metrics

Public locations
497
DC fast sites
156
Chargers per 100k residents
41
Demand-gap score
58/100 — Moderate opportunity

Top opportunity ZIPs

ZIP codes with the highest charger demand-gap — many existing chargers, few of them DC fast.

Top metros for EV charger installation

  1. Des Moines — 43 locations · 9 DC fast (21%)
  2. Iowa City — 40 locations · 5 DC fast (13%)
  3. Cedar Rapids — 30 locations · 4 DC fast (13%)
  4. Ames — 20 locations · 5 DC fast (25%)
  5. Davenport — 19 locations · 6 DC fast (32%)
  6. Altoona — 17 locations · 3 DC fast (18%)
  7. Dubuque — 15 locations · 5 DC fast (33%)
  8. West Des Moines — 13 locations · 1 DC fast (8%)

Install cost bands

Level 2 dual-port
$6,500 – $14,500
DC fast 150 kW
$110,000 – $175,000
DC fast 350 kW
$195,000 – $285,000

Network share in Iowa

NEVI corridor status

Iowa has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Projects within one travel mile of a corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify for NEVI Formula Program cost-share.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I install an EV charger in Iowa?
Iowa has 497 public charging locations and 156 DC fast sites for a population of 3,207,000, or about 41 chargers per 100,000 residents. The highest-opportunity ZIP codes are 50309, 52404, 50009. Run any candidate address through our free profitability analyzer to get a 0–100 score.
Is Iowa good for EV charger investment?
Moderate opportunity. With an EV adoption multiplier of 0.6× the national average and 4.9 DC fast locations per 100k people, Iowa shows meaningful undersupply that creates a window for new sites.
How much does it cost to install a DC fast charger in Iowa?
Industry benchmarks place a 150 kW DC fast charger at $110,000–$175,000 per port, and a 350 kW high-power port at $195,000–$285,000. Dual-port Level 2 stations run $6,500–$14,500.
Does Iowa have NEVI funding for EV chargers?
Yes. Iowa participates in the NEVI Formula Program and has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors eligible for federal cost-share. Sites within one travel mile of a designated corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify.
Which charging networks dominate Iowa?
ChargePoint Network (48.9%), Blink Network (10.9%), CHARGELAB (9.7%) lead by location count.

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