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Latest reported · Oct 13, 2026

2 working DC-fast stations in Johnston

All verified working this week, with 3 Level 2 ports across ChargePoint Network, CHARGELAB, NOODOE.

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Charging around Johnston, IA

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Active charging locations · 4

97% working at Iowa · verified Oct 13, 2026

Showing 4 useful public-access records selected from 4 active locations. Counts distinguish locations from 9 ports and 5 connector-type records; availability is periodically refreshed, not live.

Getting there

Getting into Johnston

North · Merle Hay Rd
2 stations · closest 0.4 km from downtown
5750 Merle Hay Rd· 4 DC fast
South · Merle Hay Rd
2 stations · closest 0.8 km from downtown
L195 LVL 3 EXPP 1· 2 DC fast

5750 Merle Hay Rd

5750 Merle Hay Rd

5750 Merle Hay Rd on Merle Hay Rd has 4 DC fast ports (CHAdeMO, CCS) on the CHARGELAB network.

Working
CHARGELAB DC Fast 4 ports CHAdeMO + CCS/SAE Combo
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L195 LVL 3 EXPP 1

5138 Merle Hay Road

L195 Lvl 3 Expp 1 on Merle Hay Rd has 2 DC fast ports (CCS) on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

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ChargePoint Network DC Fast 2 ports CCS/SAE Combo
Directions

GrandStay Suites Johnston

6215 Merle Hay Road

GrandStay Suites Johnston on Merle Hay Rd has 2 Level 2 ports on the NOODOE network.

Working
NOODOE Level 2 2 ports J1772
Directions

L195 CPF-50 SERVICE1

5200 Merle Hay Rd

L195 Cpf-50 on Merle Hay Rd has 1 Level 2 port on the ChargePoint Network, open 24/7.

Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 1 port J1772
Directions

Local charging snapshot

Johnston charging basics

4 public stations with 9 charging ports. 6 DC fast ports (67%) for quicker stops , plus 3 Level 2 ports (33%) for longer stays.

AFDC data last synced October 13, 2026.

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Top networks
ChargePoint Network 2 · 50% CHARGELAB 1 · 25% NOODOE 1 · 25%
Charging costs and cheapest hours in Johnston
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Cheapest time to charge today

The cheapest, greenest grid window in Johnston today is 1 AM – 4 AM CDT, based on MISO day-ahead wholesale prices. On a time-of-use plan, your off-peak rate runs about ~12 AM - 6 AM.
Cheapest grid window
1 AM – 4 AM
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EV charging questions for Johnston

Which EV charging networks operate in Johnston, IA?

Johnston has 3 charging networks. ChargePoint Network operates 50% of stations, serving 4 total stations.

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

Today's cheapest, greenest grid window in Johnston is 1 AM – 4 AM CDT, 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: October 13, 2026. Availability is periodically refreshed.

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