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Free EV charging stations in Iowa
56 public charging locations in Iowa list charging as free. 45 of them work with any EV; 11 are reserved for Teslas. 3 have a free DC fast charger. The list below is rebuilt every day from U.S. Department of Energy data.
56Free charging locations
45Work with any EV
11Teslas only
3With free DC fast charging
47Open 24 hours
What "free" means on this page
These are public locations whose operator lists the price as free in the U.S. Department of
Energy database. Where the listing adds a condition — customers only, hotel guests, a time limit,
a parking fee — we print it word for word in the Price column. Free chargers are mostly Level 2:
good for topping up while you eat, shop or sleep, not for a quick stop. Prices and access change
without notice, so check the network's app or call ahead before you rely on one.
The free listings in Iowa come mostly from independent non-networked chargers (24), Tesla Destination (19), Blink Network (12). Where the listing names the venue, the most common are hotels (9), office buildings (5), car dealerships (4).
Free fast charging in Iowa
3 free locations in Iowa have at least one DC fast charger, the kind that can add most of a battery in under an hour.
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's General 1010 SE National Dr, Ankeny · Map | CHAdeMO, CCS | 2 DC fast | Free |
| McGrath Chevrolet - Dubuque 3255 University Ave, Dubuque · Map | J1772, CCS | 1 DC fast, 1 Level 2 | Free |
| McGrath Chevyland 1600 51st St NE, Cedar Rapids · Map | J1772, CCS | 1 DC fast, 1 Level 2 | Free |
Why so many free chargers are Tesla-only
A large share of free listings are Tesla Destination chargers: wall units that hotels, restaurants and wineries install for their customers. Many are set to accept Teslas only, and the listing says so. Those are marked Teslas only below and are not counted as usable by other EVs. A Tesla-plug charger that is not restricted can serve another EV with a Tesla-to-J1772 adapter, but we still do not count it as "works with any EV", because most drivers do not carry one.
Every free charger in Iowa, by city
Chargers that any EV can use are listed first in each city.
Altoona (1)Amana (2)Ankeny (2)Bettendorf (4)Cedar Falls (1)Cedar Rapids (7)Center Point (1)Chariton (1)Coralville (1)Cresco (1)Davenport (5)Des Moines (4)Dubuque (2)Fort Dodge (1)Fort Madison (1)Guttenberg (1)Homestead (1)Indianola (1)Iowa City (3)Lamoni (2)Malvern (1)Marquette (1)Mc Gregor (1)Newton (1)Northwood (1)Norwalk (1)Osage (1)Pella (1)Postville (1)Strawberry Point (1)Urbandale (1)Waterloo (1)West Des Moines (2)
Cedar Rapids 7 free, 7 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGrath Chevyland 1600 51st St NE · Map | J1772, CCS | 1 DC fast, 1 Level 2 | Dealership business hours | Free |
| Best Western - Longbranch Reported out of service 90 Twixt Town Rd NE · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; for guest use only | Free for guests |
| NewBo City Market 1100 3rd St SE · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 10am-8pm W-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun; ask station employee for access card | Free |
| Park Cedar Rapids - 4th Avenue Ramp 349 4th Ave SE · Map | J1772 | 8 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free; pay lot |
| Park Cedar Rapids - Convention Center Ramp 361 1st Ave SE · Map | J1772 | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free; pay lot |
| Schneider Electric - Visitor Lot 3400 Square D Dr SW · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Van Meter Inc 850 32nd Ave SW · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 7:30am-4:30pm M-F | Free |
Davenport 5 free, 3 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport City Hall Reported out of service 226 W 4th St · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| West Campus Patient Parking 1351 W. Central Park Avenue · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Yoshis Bar and Filipino Canteen - Tesla Destination 831 W 3rd St · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 6 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
| Beiderbecke Inn - Tesla Destination 532 W 7th St · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
| Candlewood Suites Davenport - Tesla Destination 3800 Market Square Cir · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Bettendorf 4 free, 3 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Bettendorf - Tesla Destination 907 Utica Rdg Pl · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Bettendorf Quad Cities - Tesla Destination 975 Utica Rdg Pl · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
| SpringHill Suites Bettendorf - Tesla Destination 5235 Competition Dr · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 6 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
| Teriyaki Madness - Tesla Destination 3721 State St · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Des Moines 4 free, 3 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conlin Properties Inc 3721 SW 61st St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Drake University - Knapp Center 2601 Forest Ave · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | Campus hours; parking permit required for use | Free |
| Drake University - Olmsted Center Visitor Parking Lot 2875 University Ave · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | Campus hours; parking permit required for use | Free |
| Hilton Des Moines Downtown - Tesla Destination 435 Park St · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Iowa City 3 free, 3 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Iowa City 809 Hwy 1W · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Pearson Iowa City stations location Reported out of service 2510 N. Dodge Street · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Van Meter Inc 470 Ruppert Rd · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 7:30am-4:30pm M-F | Free |
Amana 2 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Millwright 800 48th Ave · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; for guest use only | Free |
| Hotel Millwright - Tesla Destination 800 48th Ave · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Ankeny 2 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's General 1010 SE National Dr · Map | CHAdeMO, CCS | 2 DC fast | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Ankeny Best Western Premier - Tesla Destination 2502 SE Tones Dr · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Dubuque 2 free, 2 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGrath Chevrolet - Dubuque 3255 University Ave · Map | J1772, CCS | 1 DC fast, 1 Level 2 | Dealership business hours | Free |
| McGrath Volkswagen - Dubuque 2075 Holliday Dr · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | Dealership business hours | Free |
Lamoni 2 free, 2 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoni Cobblestone Inn and Suites Reported out of service 226 Spruce Dr · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; for guest use only | Free |
| Lamoni, IA - Tesla Destination 109 Spruce Drive · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
West Des Moines 2 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Inn & Suites West Des Moines - Tesla Destination 1625 Jordan Creek Pkwy · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
| Holiday Inn & Suites West Des Moines - Tesla Destination 6075 Mills Civic Pkwy · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Altoona 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - Tesla Destination 1 Prairie Meadows Dr · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Cedar Falls 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Bien VenU Event Center 7400 Hudson Rd · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; for guest use only | Free |
Center Point 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Ford Reported out of service 1001 Ford Lane · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Chariton 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Pommier Chariton - Tesla Destination 169 Grace Ave · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
Coralville 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeye Hotels Corporate Headquarters 2706 James St · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Cresco 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cresco - Fareway Parking Lot 112 S. Elm St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Fort Dodge 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota 2773 5th Ave S · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | Dealership business hours | Free |
Fort Madison 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shottenkirk Chevrolet 5031 Avenue O · Map | J1772 | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Guttenberg 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Guttenberg 111 Herder Street · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Homestead 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Die Heimat Country Inn B & B 4434 V St · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; for guest use only; see front desk for access | Free |
Indianola 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeYarman Ford 2406 N Jefferson Way · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Malvern 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Bank - Tesla Destination 404 Main St · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
Marquette 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette City Park 136 Edgar St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Mc Gregor 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of McGregor 123 1st St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Newton 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Newton 220 N 2nd Ave W · Map | J1772 | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Northwood 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Jo Casino - Tesla Destination 777 Diamond Jo Ln · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Norwalk 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tru by Hilton Norwalk Des Moines Airport - Tesla Destination 1401 Chatham Ave · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
Osage 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Public Parking 624 Chase St · Map | J1772 | 6 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Pella 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Co-op Electric 2615 Washington St · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Postville 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Co-op 229 IA-51 · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Strawberry Point 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Strawberry Point 111 Commercial Street · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Urbandale 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kum & Go #572 4860 NW Urbandale Dr · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Waterloo 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn Waterloo - Tesla Destination 2034 Laporte Rd · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Where these listings come from
- Station records: U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center, pulled 2026-10-01. Public locations only.
- "Free" means the operator's price field says free. 3 listings here add a condition, shown in the Price column.
- 5 of these locations are currently reported out of service and are flagged in the list.
- For every charger in the state, paid and free, see EV charging stations in Iowa. For other states, see free EV charging across the U.S.
Data updated 2026-10-01