Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines
AvailableEV charging station in Des Moines, New Mexico on the Francis Energy network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 354753.
At a glance
Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines is a public EV charging station at 6 Sierra Grande Rd in Des Moines, New Mexico, on the Francis Energy network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 1, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 354753 |
| Network | Francis Energy |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CHAdeMO — Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era).
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 6 Sierra Grande Rd
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88418
- Coordinates
- 36.75394, -103.82165
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
No other registered stations within ~15 km.
What kind of charging does Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 are DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 51% above the New Mexico average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: CHAdeMO, Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era); CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines compare with other stations in Des Moines?
Des Moines has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 4 ports. It is the only Francis Energy station in Des Moines. Statewide, New Mexico has 549 stations and 1,450 ports, the 32nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in New Mexico, Avanya Plaza - Tesla Supercharger in Albuquerque, has 24 ports.
Who operates Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines?
Francis Energy operates 182 stations in the registry across 20 states, with 798 DC fast and 231 Level 2 ports in total. 19 of those stations are in New Mexico, 3% of the state's 549.
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 Sep 1, 2024, one of 93 stations in New Mexico with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines have?
Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines have?
Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines open to the public?
Yes. Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines?
Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines is at 6 Sierra Grande Rd, Des Moines, NM 88418. Its coordinates are 36.75394, -103.82165.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 354753, 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, “Sierra Grande Travel Center Des Moines, Des Moines, NM (AFDC station 354753)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-mexico/sierra-grande-travel-center-des-moines-354753 (data as of October 12, 2026).