Iowa EV charging
EV charging stations in Iowa
173 public charging locations and 568 ports mapped across 87 Iowa communities, including 78 DC fast-charging sites.
Networks in Iowa
- ChargePoint44
- ChargeLab40
- Independent27
- Tesla24
- Electrify America6
- Ford Motor Company6
- EVgo5
- Blink4
- Red E4
- EV Connect3
Connector availability
- CCS178 locations
- CHAdeMO44 locations
- NACS (Tesla)28 locations
- J177211 locations
Charging by city
| City | Locations | DC fast | Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | 12 | 1 | 32 |
| Ames | 11 | 2 | 34 |
| Des Moines | 9 | 3 | 29 |
| Cedar Rapids | 6 | 0 | 18 |
| Coralville | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| Fort Dodge | 5 | 5 | 22 |
| Waverly | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Council Bluffs | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Bettendorf | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Altoona | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| West Des Moines | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| Davenport | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| Sioux City | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| Clive | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| Williamsburg | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Waterloo | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| Walcott | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Waukee | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| Norwalk | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| Dubuque | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Saylorville | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| West Burlington | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Ankeny | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Fairfax | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| North Liberty | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| University Heights | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Marion | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Bellevue | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Independence | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Johnston | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Charles City | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Hiawatha | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Grimes | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Marshalltown | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Sergeant Bluff | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Winterset | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dows | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Shelby | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Decorah | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Carter Lake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Home charging incentives in Iowa
- Federal §30C Alternative Fuel Credit (ended) — No longer available for new installs. §30C was terminated for charging equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. State and utility programs below are now the main incentives.
- Check your local utility — Varies. Most investor-owned utilities now offer at least a Level 2 install rebate or off-peak EV rate. Search DOE AFDC for current programs.
Program funding and terms change frequently — confirm availability with the program administrator before purchasing equipment.
Electricians in Iowa
All Iowa EV installers →Baker Electric
Electrical contractor in Des Moines, IA
Baker Group
Commercial contractor in Ankeny, IA
Bluffs Electric
Electrical contractor in Council Bluffs, IA
Morse Electric
Electrical contractor in Dubuque, IA
Prime Electric
Electrical contractor in Waukon, IA
QCA Electric
Electrical contractor in Bettendorf, IA
FAQs
How many EV charging stations are in Iowa?
WireCircuitPro maps 173 public charging locations in Iowa from OpenStreetMap data, 78 of which offer DC fast charging. Community-mapped data can lag new openings.
Do I need a permit to install a home EV charger in Iowa?
Yes — a new 240V EV charger circuit needs an electrical permit and inspection in virtually every Iowa jurisdiction. Permits are pulled at the local building department; a licensed electrician of record is required for service-level work.
Are there EV charger rebates in Iowa?
Incentives change often. Check your electric utility's EV programs and Iowa's energy office. The federal 30C home-charger credit ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Snapshot 2026-10-15.