Does Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey Allow EV Charging?
Here's what you need to know about EV charging at this RV park in Newton, Iowa.
Location
1601 E 36th St S
Newton, IA 50208
EV Charging Policy
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.
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.
DC Fast Charging Near Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey
- Grinnell18 miTesla Supercharger
- Altoona20 miTesla Supercharger
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