MidAmerican Energy today (Oct 1) announced it will significantly expand its developing electric vehicle direct-current fast-charging network in the Des Moines metro area, and also announced plans to add additional sites elsewhere in Iowa.
The company plans to add seven 50 kW DC fast charging stations and 25 150 kW DC ultra-fast charging stations, with two chargers per station. Fast chargers can generally provide an electric vehicle with an 80% charge in less than 40 minutes. Ultra-fast chargers can provide the same charge in half the time, depending on certain factors.
MidAmerican launched fast charging stations in Altoona, Clarinda, Emmetsburg, Fort Dodge, Sheldon and Waterloo, and a site is under construction in Oskaloosa. The company opened ultra-fast chargers in Avoca, Davenport, De Soto, Early, Fort Dodge and Waterloo. Three more sites are in development, including locations in Sioux City, Ankeny and Iowa City. Drivers can locate the nearest charger, check their charging status and pay from their phone through the Greenlots mobile app.
Electric vehicle and charger rebates
- To further promote EV adoption in Iowa, MidAmerican offers its customers EV and charging station rebates.
- The company provides $500 rebates to its residential customers who buy or lease a new EV.
- The company also offers $1,500 rebates to its business customers that purchase "level 2" charging stations, which generally charge vehicles in 4-8 hours.
- Rebate information is available on the company's website at MidAmericanEnergy.com/ev.
MidAmerican Energy Company, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, serves more than 791,000 electric customers in Iowa, Illinois and South Dakota, and 771,000 natural gas customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota. Information about MidAmerican Energy is available at MidAmericanEnergy.com and company social media channels.