Sitting along I-80 between Des Moines and Iowa City, Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey does not allow EV charging at the campsite. Our current electrical pedestals were originally designed for non-continuous loads typical of today's RV usage, and therefore simply cannot support EV charging. Plugging your EV into a traditional 50-30 amp campground pedestal could permanently damage your vehicle as well as the campground's electrical system. Fair enough; those pedestals were built for a different era. The nearest DC fast charging is in Grinnell, about 18 miles away, with Tesla Supercharger stations. Altoona is another option at roughly 20 miles, with Tesla Supercharger. Newton was once the washing machine capital of the world; now the trick is finding electrons instead of Maytags.
Our current electrical pedestals were originally designed for non-continuous loads typical of today's RV usage, and therefore simply cannot support EV charging. Plugging your EV into a traditional 50-30 amp campground pedestal could permanently damage your vehicle as well as the campground's electrical system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey does not allow EV charging on the property, so you'll need to arrive with enough range or charge nearby. The nearest DC fast charging is in Grinnell, about 18 miles away, with Tesla Supercharger. Newton was once the washing machine capital of the world; now the trick is finding electrons instead of Maytags.
Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey does not offer EV charging of any kind on the property. Your nearest options are public charging stations in the area. The nearest DC fast charging is in Grinnell, about 18 miles away, with Tesla Supercharger. Beyond that, Altoona is about 20 miles away with Tesla Supercharger.
Since Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey doesn't allow EV charging, you'll want to know your nearest options. The nearest DC fast charging is in Grinnell, about 18 miles away, with Tesla Supercharger. Beyond that, Altoona is about 20 miles away with Tesla Supercharger. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.
No. Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey does not allow EV charging, so it's not what you'd call EV-friendly. That doesn't mean you can't stay there with an EV. It just means you need to arrive charged and have a plan for your next charging stop. The nearest fast charging is in Grinnell, about 18 miles away. Newton was once the washing machine capital of the world; now the trick is finding electrons instead of Maytags.
Since Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey doesn't permit EV charging, you'll need to charge before you arrive or find a nearby station. The nearest DC fast charging is in Grinnell, about 18 miles away, with Tesla Supercharger. Beyond that, Altoona is about 20 miles away with Tesla Supercharger. Newton was once the washing machine capital of the world; now the trick is finding electrons instead of Maytags.
Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey hasn't published a specific reason for their no-charging policy. Most campgrounds that restrict EV charging do so because of electrical infrastructure limitations. An EV drawing 40+ amps for hours can strain a system designed for RVs cycling through air conditioning and appliances. Sitting along I-80 between Des Moines and Iowa City, Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey does not allow EV charging at the campsite.