Ames EV Library
AvailableEV charging station in Ames, Iowa on the ChargePoint network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 261118.
At a glance
Ames EV Library is a public EV charging station at 603 Douglas Ave in Ames, Iowa, on the ChargePoint network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since May 20, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 261118 |
| Network | ChargePoint |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | May 20, 2023 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
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What kind of charging does Ames EV Library offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 25% below the Iowa average of 2.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does Ames EV Library compare with other stations in Ames?
Ames has 25 charging stations in the DOE registry with 57 ports, the 4th-most of 131 cities and towns in Iowa. Ames EV Library accounts for 4% of the charging ports in Ames. ChargePoint runs 19 stations in Ames. Statewide, Iowa has 528 stations and 1,404 ports, the 33rd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Iowa, Wells Fargo West Des Moines Campus in West Des Moines, has 24 ports.
Who operates Ames EV Library?
The largest US charging network by station count — mostly Level 2 at workplaces, retail and municipal sites. ChargePoint operates 48,998 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 5,017 DC fast and 83,427 Level 2 ports in total. 254 of those stations are in Iowa, 48% of the state's 528.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on May 20, 2023, one of 72 stations in Iowa with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Ames EV Library have?
Ames EV Library has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Ames EV Library have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Ames EV Library have?
Ames EV Library has J1772 connectors.
Is Ames EV Library open to the public?
Yes. Ames EV Library is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Ames EV Library?
Ames EV Library is at 603 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010. Its coordinates are 42.02712, -93.61271.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 261118, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Ames EV Library, Ames, IA (AFDC station 261118)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/iowa/ames-ev-library-261118 (data as of October 12, 2026).