Free & cheap EV charging in Des Moines
Compare public EV charging in Des Moines, Iowa, including free stations, Level 2 chargers and DC fast chargers. Prices come from published Department of Energy data; confirm rates and access with the station before charging.
Charging stations in Des Moines
Conlin Properties Inc
3721 SW 61st St, Des Moines, 50321
FREELEVEL 22 portsJ1772TURNONGREENFree / no feeDrake University - Knapp Center
2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, 50311
FREELEVEL 21 portsJ1772Free / no feeDrake University - Olmsted Center Visitor Parking Lot
2875 University Ave, Des Moines, 50311
FREELEVEL 21 portsJ1772Free / no feeHilton Des Moines Downtown - Tesla Destination
435 Park St, Des Moines, 50309
FREELEVEL 22 portsNACS / TeslaTesla DestinationFree / no fee1961 INDIANOLA 1961 INDIANOLA
1961 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines, 50315
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listed2540 E Euclid Ave
2540 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, 50317
DC FAST4 portsCHAdeMOCCSCHARGELABPrice not listed2930 SE 14th St
2930 SE 14th St, Des Moines, 50320
DC FAST4 portsCHAdeMOCCSCHARGELABPrice not listed300mlk
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, 50309
DC FAST4 portsCHAdeMOCCSCHARGELABPrice not listed4605 Fleur Dr
4605 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, 50321
DC FAST4 portsCHAdeMOCCSCHARGELABPrice not listed6500 Grand Ave West
6500 Grand Ave West, Des Moines, 50266
DC FAST4 portsCHAdeMOCCSCHARGELABPrice not listed901 GRAND EAST CHARGER
901 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listed901 GRAND WEST CHARGER
901 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedBlank Park Zoo
=-7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, 50315
DC FAST4 portsCHAdeMOCCSCHARGELABPrice not listedBrixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA)
4365 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, 50310
DC FAST4 portsCCSElectrify AmericaPrice not listedCHARGE PORT 1 STATION 1
712 5th Ave, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedCharles Gabus Ford
4545 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, 50310
LEVEL 210 portsJ1772Blink NetworkPrice not listedCharles Gabus Ford - DCFC
4545 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, 50310
DC FAST4 portsCCSBlink NetworkPrice not listedCITY GARAGES 3RD & COURT - 1
216 Court Ave, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedCITY GARAGES 3RD & COURT - 2
216 Court Ave, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedCITY GARAGES 4TH & GRAND - 2
325 Grand Ave, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedCITY GARAGES 5TH & KEO-1
525 5th Ave, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedCITY GARAGES 5TH & KEO-2
525 5th Ave, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedCITY GARAGES 5TH & WALNUT -1
420 Walnut St, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedCITY GARAGES 5TH & WALNUT -2
420 Walnut St, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedCITY GARAGES 5TH & WALNUT -3
420 Walnut St, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedCITY GARAGES E 2ND GARAGE -1
402 E 2nd St, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedDES MOINES 4TH & GRAND - 1
325 Grand Ave, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedDES MOINES 9TH & LOCUST -4
717 Locust St, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedDES MOINES 9TH & LOCUST -5
717 Locust St, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedDES MOINES CENTER ST PARK1
610 Center St, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedDES MOINES CENTER ST PARK2
610 Center St, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedDES MOINES E 2ND GARAGE -2
402 E 2nd St Floor 1, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedDes Moines, IA - Tesla Supercharger
5050 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, 50313
DC FAST8 portsNACS / TeslaTeslaPrice not listedEaster Lake Athen North Shore
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, 50320
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772Blink NetworkPrice not listedHEARTLAND ANIM HEARTLAND ANIM
1216 41st St, Des Moines, 50311
LEVEL 21 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedHummel's Nissan
4770 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, 50322
LEVEL 21 portsJ1772Price not listedHY VEE DES MOINES 5E
1107 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, 50315
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedHY VEE DES MOINES 5W
1107 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, 50315
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedLauridsen Skatepark
901 2nd Ave, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 26 portsJ1772Blink NetworkPrice not listedLAWMARK LP NORTH
606 Walnut Street, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedMaverik #5168
2110 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, 50317
LEVEL 21 portsJ1772Price not listedMLK RIVER PARK 300MLK
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listedOBE EMBASSY DESMOIN
101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, 50309
LEVEL 22 portsJ1772ChargePoint NetworkPrice not listed
Updated October 15, 2026. Free = published pricing says free.
Tips for cheap charging in Des Moines
Des Moines sits where I-35 and I-80 cross, so it is a natural fast-charging stop on trips between Minneapolis and Kansas City or Omaha and Chicago. Compare per-kWh prices below before you leave the interstate, since the next city in any direction is a long drive away.
Downtown, the East Village and the Court Avenue area are good places to look for Level 2 charging while you eat or walk around. Read the access notes on garage stations, since parking may cost more than the charge.
In August, the Iowa State Fair draws huge crowds to the east side, and parking near the fairgrounds fills fast. Charge before you go or at a station well away from the fair traffic.
Iowa winters are cold and windy, which can cut range noticeably. Plugging in at home overnight is usually the cheapest option, and starting a trip with a warm, full battery helps a lot in January.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I charge my EV for free in Des Moines?
We currently list 4 public stations in Des Moines whose published pricing says charging is free. They appear at the top of the list on this page. Parking fees or guest-only rules may still apply, so check the details before you go.
How much does fast charging cost in Des Moines?
The data currently available on this page lists 9 DC fast stations in Des Moines, without a published per-kWh price. Check the network's app for current rates before charging.
Why do some stations say "Price not listed"?
We only show prices that the station owner or network has published to the U.S. Department of Energy. When no price is published, we don't guess. Open the network's app to see the current rate.
How often is this list updated?
City pages check the cached Department of Energy data when visited and request a refresh if it is more than 24 hours old. If the data service is unavailable, older cached details may remain visible.