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EV Charging Stations in Des Moines

Electric vehicles are known for their minimal maintenance needs, but one important aspect of day-to-day upkeep is ensuring your EV is always sufficiently charged. At home, this is easy to do, but when you’re out and about, you need to know where to find public EV charging stations in Des Moines. Fortunately, the area offers no shortage of options. Below, learn more about charging stations for EVs in Des Moines, and keep your EV charged and ready for every drive from Waukee to West Des Moines and beyond.

Types of Charging Stations for EVs in Des Moines

There are three types of EV charging stations in Des Moines. While any of them can charge your vehicle, charging speeds differ based on whether the station is Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3. Let’s take a quick look at each one:

• Level 1 – You usually find Level 1 chargers in private residences, but if you can access a 110-volt electrical outlet when away from home, you can charge on the go with Level 1. Just remember that this is the slowest option, giving you about four miles of range per hour.
• Level 2 – Level 2 stations use more power, so they can typically recoup an 80% charge from empty in four to 10 hours.
• Level 3/DC Fast Charging – Because of its increased power needs, Level 3 or DC Fast Charging is only available at certain public stations. But this is the fastest solution, often restoring a charge of 80% or more in less than an hour.

Where to Find Charging Stations for EVs in Des Moines

So, where can you charge your EV in Des Moines? Here is a non-exhaustive list of the stations available to you throughout the area:

ChargePoint Charging Stations

• 402 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA
• 81 NW 49th Pl, Des Moines, IA
• 210 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA
• 5th & Walnut Parking Garage, 420 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
• Hy-Vee, 1107 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA
• 525 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA
• 304 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
• 4301 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
• Wellabe, 519 Park St, Des Moines, IA
• 9th and Locust Ramp, 801 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
• ABM Parking, 237 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
• Hy-Vee, 8601 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA
• 9625 Frontage Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

Shell Recharge Charging Stations

• Hy-Vee, 4605 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
• 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
• Hy-Vee Bakery, 5750 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA
• 1711 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA
• 1010 National Dr, Ankeny, IA
• 1701 SE 37th St, Grimes, IA
• 751 NE Gateway Dr, Grimes, IA
• 9993 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA

Your Next EV Awaits in Urbandale

If you have any questions about where to find EV charging stations in Des Moines, don’t hesitate to contact us. And when you’re in the market for a new vehicle, check out our current selection and stop by our showroom near Clive to test-drive your favorite models. Until then, feel free to continue your research with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about EV ownership.