6 working DC-fast stations in Ames
Plus 1 reported down this week and 35 Level 2 ports across ChargePoint Network, NOODOE, Tesla.
Charging around Ames, IA
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Active charging locations · 24
Showing 20 useful public-access records selected from 24 active locations. Counts distinguish locations from 56 ports and 30 connector-type records; availability is periodically refreshed, not live.
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Ames, IA - Tesla Supercharger
1910 Isaac Newton DrThis charging site on Isaac Newton Dr has 8 DC fast ports (CCS, Tesla/NACS) on the Tesla network, open 24/7.
AMES EV DC 4
636 Lincoln WayAmes Ev Dc 4 on Lincoln Way has 1 DC fast port (CCS, Tesla/NACS) on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
Ames Ford Lincoln
123 Airport Rd.Ames Ford Lincoln on Airport Rd has 8 DC fast ports (CCS) on the EV Connect network, open 24/7.
DeYarman CDJR Ames
1700 SE 16th St.DeYarman CDJR Ames on SE 16th St has 2 DC fast ports (CCS) on the Blink Network, open 24/7.
AMES EV DC1
2108 Isaac Newton DrAmes Ev on Isaac Newton Dr has 1 DC fast port (CHAdeMO, CCS) on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
AMES EV DC 3
636 Lincoln WayAmes Ev Dc 3 on Lincoln Way has 1 DC fast port (CCS, Tesla/NACS) on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
Courtyard-Ames
311 S. 17th StreetCourtyard-Ames on S 17th St has 2 Level 2 ports on the NOODOE network.
Courtyard by Marriott
311 South 17th StreetCourtyard by Marriott on South 17th St has 1 Level 2 port on the NOODOE network.
AMES EV WATER PLANT
1800 East 13th StreetAmes Ev Water Plant on East 13th St has 2 Level 2 ports (J1772, Tesla/NACS) on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
AMES EV LOT N PUBLIC
525 6th StreetAmes Ev Lot N Public on 6th St has 2 Level 2 ports (J1772, Tesla/NACS) on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
GATEWAYHOTEL GATEWAY 1
2100 Green Hills DrGatewayhotel Gateway 1 on Green Hills Dr has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
AMES EV INTERMODAL
225 Hayward AveAmes Ev Intermodal on Hayward Ave has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
AMES EV INIS GROVE PARK
117 24th StAmes Ev Inis Grove Park on 24th St has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
STORY CO CNSRVN CONSERVATION
56461 180th StreetStory Co Cnsrvn Conservation on 180th St has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
AMES EV LOT M
515 Clark AvenueAmes Ev Lot M on Clark Ave has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
AMES EV BANDSHELL PARK
100 E 5th StAmes Ev Bandshell Park on E 5th St has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
AMES EV W LINCOLN WAY
3800 Lincoln WayAmes Ev W Lincoln Way on Lincoln Way has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
AMES EV LIBRARY
603 Douglas AveAmes Ev Library on Douglas Ave has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
AMES EV MGMC
1114 Duff AveAmes Ev Mgmc on Duff Ave has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
AMES EV CBD LOT
300 Clark AveAmes Ev Cbd Lot on Clark Ave has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.
Local charging snapshot
Ames charging basics
24 public stations with 56 charging ports. 21 DC fast ports (38%) for quicker stops , plus 35 Level 2 ports (63%) for longer stays.
AFDC data last synced November 9, 2026.
Charging costs and cheapest hours in Ames
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EV charging questions for Ames
Which EV charging networks operate in Ames, IA?
Ames has 5 charging networks. ChargePoint Network operates 79.2% of stations, serving 24 total stations.
What is the EV charging outlook for Ames?
38% of Ames's charging ports are DC fast chargers and 63% are Level 2. The city has diverse network coverage with 5 providers.
When is the cheapest time to charge an EV in Ames?
Today's cheapest, greenest grid window in Ames is 11 AM – 2 PM CST, based on MISO day-ahead wholesale prices. On a time-of-use plan, your off-peak rate runs about ~12 AM - 6 AM.
Data sourced from the US DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator (AFDC), maintained by NREL.
Dataset snapshot: November 9, 2026. Availability is periodically refreshed.