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Iowa's EV PLAN

Learn About electric vehicles in Iowa and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan


 

 

DRIVING GROWTH

 
  • U.S. electric car sales jumped to a record high of over 200,000 vehicles in Q1 of 2022. EV sales continue to grow in the U.S. as automakers build more options, and consumers fuel the demand.
  • With statewide growing popularity, approximately 12,800 EVs were registered in Iowa as of June 2023 - at least one was registered in every county.
  • To support this growth, Iowa has 270 EV charging locations across the state for public use.

 

 

 

As of June 2023, a approximately 12,800 EVs were registered in Iowa. To support the growing popularity for electric vehicles in Iowa, 270 Level 2 and Level 3 fast-charging stations are available for public use across the state. Most of these stations have more than one spot to plug in.

Iowa's Fast-Charging Stations

Fast-Charging Stations

 

Charging Stations 101

 

CHARGING STATION - LEVEL 1

  • Residential outlet
  • 120 volts
  • Good for overnight charging
  • 2-5 miles/charging hour
  • 8+ hours for full charge
  • Billed at public utility rate
  • Charging Unit Cost: $600+

CHARGING STATION - LEVEL 2

  • Charging stations across the U.S.
  • 240 volts
  • Good for short-range charging
  • 10-20 miles/charging hour
  • 2+ hours full charge
  • Host sets billing rate
  • Charging Unit Cost: $7,000+

CHARGING STATION - LEVEL 3 / FAST CHARGER

  • Charging stations across the U.S.
  • 480 volts
  • Good for long-range charging
  • Up to 180 miles/charging hour
  • ~30 minutes for full charge
  • Host sets billing rate
  • Charging Unit Cost: $125,000+

 

Electric Vehicle Types

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HEVs

Low-emission vehicles that use an electric propulsion system to assist liquid fueled engines. Cannot plug-in to charge.


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PHEVs

Similar to a hybrid, but with a larger battery and electric motor. Has a fuel tank and a charging port.


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BEVs

Powered solely by an electric battery, with no gas engine parts. Most BEVs are capable of faster charging and have zero tailpipe emissions.


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FCEVs

Powered by electricity using a fuel cell powered by hydrogen. FCEVs do not plug-in for charging and have zero tailpipe emissions.


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