46 EV Charging Stations in Des Moines, IA

Locations, networks, and charger types — updated weekly from U.S. DOE data

46
Charging Stations

46 EV charging stations in Des Moines — 27 ChargePoint Network, 5 Non-Networked, 5 CHARGELAB , 32 public DC fast chargers. Last updated May 9, 2026.

Where Are the 46 Charging Stations in Des Moines?

Charles Gabus Ford

4545 Merle Hay Road
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger

5050 Northwest 2nd Street
24 hours daily. Please check Tesla's online station map to see if an adapter is required at this location.
Tesla Gas Station
Tesla

Lauridsen Skatepark

901 2nd Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

Des Moines Fleur HyVee

4605 Fleur Dr
24 hours daily
CHARGELAB
CHAdeMO (DC Fast) CCS/SAE Combo

Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA)

4365 Merle Hay Rd
24 hours daily
CCS/SAE Combo

Journey CU Credit Union

2930 SE 14th St
24 hours daily
CHARGELAB
CHAdeMO (DC Fast) CCS/SAE Combo

Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW 9th Street
24 hours daily
CHARGELAB
CHAdeMO (DC Fast) CCS/SAE Combo

Charles Gabus Ford - DCFC

4545 Merle Hay Road
24 hours daily
CCS/SAE Combo

CITY GARAGES 9TH & LOCUST -2

717 Locust St
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

Drake University - Olmsted Center Visitor Parking Lot

2875 University Ave
Campus hours; parking permit required for use
Free
Non-Networked College Campus
J1772 (Level 2)

HY VEE DES MOINES 5E

1107 E Army Post Rd
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

CITY GARAGES E 2ND GARAGE -1

402 E 2nd St
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

Hilton Des Moines Downtown - Tesla Destination

435 Park St
J1772 (Level 2) Tesla

CHARGE PORT 1 STATION 1

712 5th Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

HY VEE DES MOINES 5W

1107 E Army Post Rd
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

CITY GARAGES 3RD & COURT - 2

216 Court Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

CITY GARAGES 3RD & COURT - 1

216 Court Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

CITY GARAGES 5TH & KEO - 1

525 5th Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

CITY GARAGES 5TH AND KEO-2

525 5th Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)
All 46 stations active as of 2026-05-09 See full Iowa outage report →

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Des Moines, IA?

Infrastructure Grade

28% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

32 of 114 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 46
Ports per Station 2.5

Data Status

Current

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

As of May 2026, Des Moines, Iowa has 46 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 114 charging ports. ChargePoint Network operates 58.7% of stations in the area, followed by Non-Networked at 10.9% — part of Iowa's 509 stations statewide.

28% of ports (32) are DC fast chargers capable of adding 100+ miles of range in under 30 minutes, while 72% (82) are Level 2 chargers suited for longer stops. Available connector types include CCS, Tesla (NACS), 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 Des Moines?

Diverse Network Coverage

With 9 different charging networks available, EV drivers in Des Moines have excellent flexibility in choosing their preferred provider.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Des Moines?

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

Last synced: May 9, 2026

🏨 Charge While You Stay — Hotels with EV Charging in Des Moines

1 hotel with on-site EV charging · 1 Tesla Destination · 2 Level 2 ports

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

⚡ Tesla

435 Park St

🔌 2 ports · Public

Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight

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"These results show we're moving in the right direction, but there's still work to do to ensure all EV drivers have access to reliable, welcoming public charging."

Joel Levin

Executive Director, Plug In America

Source: Plug In America (October 2025)