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Latest reported · Nov 9, 2026

2 working DC-fast stations in Grimes

All verified working this week, with 5 Level 2 ports across ChargePoint Network, CHARGELAB.

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Charging around Grimes, IA

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Active charging locations · 5

96% working at Iowa · verified Nov 9, 2026

Showing 5 useful public-access records selected from 5 active locations. Counts distinguish locations from 13 ports and 6 connector-type records; availability is periodically refreshed, not live.

1401 E 1st St

1401 E 1st St

1401 E 1st St on E 1st St has 4 DC fast ports (CHAdeMO, CCS) on the CHARGELAB network.

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CHARGELAB DC Fast 4 ports CHAdeMO + CCS/SAE Combo
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1701 Southeast 37th Street, Grimes, IA, 50111

1701 Southeast 37th Street

1701 Southeast 37th Street, Grimes, IA, 50111 on Southeast 37th St has 4 DC fast ports (CCS) on the CHARGELAB network.

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CHARGELAB DC Fast 4 ports CCS/SAE Combo
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HY VEE GRIMES 2

351 NE Gateway Dr

Hy Vee Grimes 2 on NE Gateway Dr has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772
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HY VEE GRIMES 1

351 NE Gateway Dr

Hy Vee Grimes 1 on NE Gateway Dr has 2 Level 2 ports on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772
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TDM1650 SERVICE BAY

1650 SE 37th Street

Tdm1650 Service Bay on SE 37th St has 1 Level 2 port on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network Level 2 1 port J1772
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Local charging snapshot

Grimes charging basics

5 public stations with 13 charging ports. 8 DC fast ports (62%) for quicker stops , plus 5 Level 2 ports (38%) for longer stays.

AFDC data last synced November 9, 2026.

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ChargePoint Network 3 · 60% CHARGELAB 2 · 40%
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Cheapest time to charge today

The cheapest, greenest grid window in Grimes today 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.
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11 AM – 2 PM
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EV charging questions for Grimes

Which EV charging networks operate in Grimes, IA?

Grimes has 2 charging networks. ChargePoint Network operates 60% of stations, serving 5 total stations.

What is the EV charging outlook for Grimes?

62% of Grimes's charging ports are DC fast chargers and 38% are Level 2.

When is the cheapest time to charge an EV in Grimes?

Today's cheapest, greenest grid window in Grimes 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.

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