Verified · Jun 21, 2026

2 working DC fast chargers in Charles City

Plus 1 reported down this week and 4 Level 2 ports across ChargePoint Network, CHARGELAB, Blink Network.

Live reliability
2 working now 1 reported down

Stations · 4

97% working at Iowa · verified Jun 7, 2026

Mike Molstead Motors - DCFC

1501 South Grand Avenue
Down
Blink Network DC Fast 6 ports CCS/SAE Combo
95% working

Kwik Star 419 Charles City

1510 S Grand Ave
Working
CHARGELAB DC Fast 4 ports CHAdeMO + CCS/SAE Combo
98% working

MOLSTEAD MOLSTEAD SOUTH

1501 S Grand Ave
Down
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772
99% working

MOLSTEAD MOLSTEAD 2

1501 S Grand Ave
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772
99% working
Home charging in Iowa costs 13.42¢/kWh — a full charge (60 kWh) costs about $8.05. Compare electricity prices →
2 stations reported unavailable as of 2026-06-21 See full Iowa outage report →

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Charles City, IA?

Infrastructure Grade

71% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

10 of 14 ports

How is this graded?

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio:

  • A: 40%+ DC Fast ports
  • B: 30–39%
  • C: 20–29%
  • D: 10–19%
  • F: Under 10%

Learn about charging levels

Density Metrics

Total Stations 4
Ports per Station 3.5

Data Status

Current

Last updated: Jun 23, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

As of June 2026, Charles City, Iowa has 4 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 14 charging ports. ChargePoint Network operates 50% of stations in the area, followed by CHARGELAB at 25% — part of Iowa's 505 stations statewide.

71% of ports (10) are DC fast chargers capable of adding 100+ miles of range in under 30 minutes, while 29% (4) are Level 2 chargers suited for longer stops. Available connector types include CCS, CHAdeMO. Learn more in our ChargePoint network. View national charging statistics for broader context.

For regional context, see how Iowa's EV infrastructure compares with Illinois.

What Is the EV Charging Outlook for Charles City?

High-Speed Charging Hub

Charles City has exceptional DC fast charging coverage with 71% of ports being high-speed chargers, well above the national average.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Charles City?

Data sourced from the US DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator (AFDC), maintained by NREL.

Last synced: June 21, 2026

"City-to-city differences in climate, travel patterns, housing, charging preferences, and demographics aren't considerations captured in other infrastructure assessments. Making that data publicly available will prove pivotal as cities work to determine their network needs."

Eric Wood

Senior Researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Source: NREL (June 2023)

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