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Minnesota Electric Vehicle Rebates, Tax Credits and EV Incentives
From EV purchase rebates to EV charging incentives, Minnesota offers a variety of programs to help residents and businesses make the switch to driving electric.
Tax Credits For Electric Vehicles
A state EV tax credit is no longer available, but Minnesota residents may qualify for federal EV tax credits like the$7,500 clean vehicle tax credit for new vehicles, or the $4,000 used clean vehicle tax credit. Income restrictions as well as battery component and critical mineral restrictions may apply. Be sure to speak to a qualified CPA or tax professional to check your eligibility.
EV Toll Credit Pilot Program
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is offering a one-time account credit to eligible EV drivers for use in Minnesota toll lanes. Drivers who purchase or lease a new or used PHEV may receive a $125 credit, and drivers who purchase or lease a new or used EV may receive a $250 credit. Eligible vehicles must be purchased or leased between November 1, 2019, and October 31, 2025. See the MnDOT E-ZPass website for more information.
In addition to statewide initiatives, many Minnesota utility providers and cooperatives offer targeted rebates to offset the cost of EV ownership. Below are some of the available EV rebate programs from local utilities.
Beltrami Electric Coop
Residential customers of the Beltrami Electric Coop can receive up to $1,250 toward a light-duty EV purchase.
Businesses can also take advantage of this offering, with up to $2,750 in savings on heavy-duty, commercial-grade electric vehicles and up to $2,000 on medium-duty EVs.
Blue Earth Light & Water
As a Blue Earth Light & Water customer, you can qualify for $1,200 toward a new EV or $600 for a used EV.
Alternatively, if you’re in the market for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) instead of an EV, you could get $600 for a new PHEV or $300 for a used PHEV.
City of Owatonna
The City of Owatonna’s municipal utility offers a $200 rebate to help you save on an EV as well as an extra $50 per additional EV.
Clearwater-Polk Electric Cooperative
Customers of the Clearwater-Polk Electric Cooperative can earn $50 per kW of EV battery with a limit of $750.
Businesses can separately qualify for a rebate of up to $1,500 for medium-duty EVs and up to $2,250 for heavy-duty EVs.
Heartland Energy
Heartland Energy customers can benefit with a utility rebate of up to $500 to help save on an EV purchase.
Lake Country Power
Similarly, you can get $500 toward an EV purchase as a customer of Lake Country Power.
Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative
Get a $500 rebate on a new EV or a $100 rebate toward a new PHEV through the Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative.
Otter Tail Power Company
Eligible Otter Tail Power Company customers can receive $3,000 toward a new EV, $1,500 for a new PHEV or used EV, and $750 for a used PHEV.
Sioux Valley SW Electric Cooperative
With the Sioux Valley SW Electric Cooperative’s EV incentive program, you can save $300 on a new EV and $150 on a PHEV.
Minnesota EV Charger Rebates
Charging your EV at home is both affordable and convenient. To achieve the best charging speed with your residential electrical infrastructure, it is essential to install a Level 2 EV charger with the help of a qualified EV charger installation professional.
Several utility providers in Minnesota offer rebates on EV chargers to make at-home charging more affordable, around $500 for residential customers on average. Before scheduling your installation, be sure to verify whether your electricity provider currently offers any rebates for EV chargers, as programs and program requirements are subject to change.
Agralite Electric Cooperative
You can save up to $500 on your hardwired Level 2 charger with Agralite Electric Cooperative by joining the utility’s load management program.
ALP Utilities
Customers of ALP Utilities can receive $500 toward a WiFi-connected Level 2 EV charger. If you choose to opt for a model that doesn’t support WiFi connectivity, you can still get up to $150 toward your charger.
Arrowhead Electric Cooperative
As a member of the Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, you can get $500 toward your purchase of a Level 2 EV charger.
BENCO Electric Cooperative
To help customers save on a Level 2 charger installation, this Minnesota utility offers up to a $500 rebate designed to cover up to 50% of the project cost.
Blue Earth Light & Water
You can receive up to $500 for an EV charger installation as a utility customer of Blue Earth Light & Water.
City of Anoka
Customers of this municipal utility can access the Residential EV Charger Rebate and get $325 with a fully electric vehicle and $215 with a PHEV. You can access this program by enrolling in the utility’s time-of-use (TOU) program, helping you save even more on your long-term EV charging costs.
City of Barnesville
Residents in Barnesville can access a $500 rebate for buying and installing WiFi-connected Level 2 chargers and up to $150 for other models.
City of Benson
City of Benson residents are also provided a $500 rebate toward a Level 2 charger with WiFi connectivity or $150 toward non-connected chargers.
City of Breckenridge
With the City of Breckenridge Minnesota EV charging incentive, you can get $500 to save on qualifying Level 2 chargers while a $150 rebate is available for other EV chargers.
City of Buffalo
You can get a $500 Level 2 charger rebate as a bill credit if you get your power through the City of Buffalo municipal utility.
City of Chaska
As a customer of the Chaska municipal utility, you can save $250 on a Level 2 charger. Businesses can qualify for a $500 rebate toward a DC Fast charger.
City of Detroit Lakes
Get a $500 rebate toward a connected Level 2 charger or $150 if you’d rather use a non “smart” charger without a WiFi connection.
City of Elk River
The City of Elk River offers an EV charger rebate of up to $700 for a Level 2 charger.
City of Jackson
You can save $500 on a WiFi-connected Level 2 charger and $150 on non-connected models.
City of Luverne
Get a $500 rebate on WiFi-connected Level 2 chargers with the City of Luverne and a $150 rebate on other non-connected models.
City of Marshall
City of Marshall customers can receive a $500 rebate on qualifying connected Level 2 chargers and $150 toward a non-qualifying charger.
Moorhead Public Service
This utility has a $500 rebate for connected Level 2 chargers and a $150 rebate on other qualifying chargers.
City of Saint Peter
The City of Saint Peter has an EV charging rebate program coming soon where residents are provided a $250 rebate on an EV charger.
City of Sauk Centre
You can save $500 on a connected Level 2 charger and $150 on other models with the City of Sauk.
City of St. James
The City of St. James has a $500 rebate program for qualifying connected Level 2 chargers and a $150 rebate for other models.
City of Staples
As a City of Staples electric customer, you can save $500 on a WiFi-capable Level 2 EV charger and $150 on other models.
City of Wadena
The City of Wadena has an EV charger rebate program with a $500 rebate for connected chargers and $150 for other chargers.
City of Worthington
This municipal utility offers $500 toward a WiFi-capable Level 2 charger and $150 toward a non-connected charger.
Connexus Energy
Connexus Energy customers can qualify for a rebate of up to $500, covering up to 50% of the charger’s cost, for a Level 2 EV charger.
Commercial customers can receive up to $1,000 for workplace EV charging projects.
Cooperative Light & Power
As a member of Cooperative Light & Power, you can get $500 toward a Level 2 charger if you enroll in the utility’s TOU program.
Crow Wing Cooperative
This cooperative offers a $350 rebate to help you save on a Level 2 EV charger.
Dakota Electric Association
As a customer of the Dakota Electric Associations, you can save $500 on a Level 2 charger through the utility’s EV charger rebate.
East Central Energy
You can get a $500 rebate toward a Level 2 charger as a customer of East Central Energy’s utility.
Federated Rural Electric Association
There is a $500 EV charger rebate available through the Federated Rural Electric Association utility.
Freeborn Mower Cooperative Services
You can receive up to $400 toward a Level 2 EV charger with Freeborn Mower Cooperative Services.
Glencoe Light & Power
If you’re upgrading your home with a Level 1 or Level 2 EV charger, you can get up to $250 to help cover the cost of your EV charging project.
Additionally, commercial customers can receive up to $500 toward a Level 2 or DC fast-charging project.
Goodhue County Cooperative Electric Association
The Goodhue County Cooperative Electric Association has a $500 rebate you can qualify for if you join its TOU program.
City of Hawley
The City of Hawley offers a rebate of $50 per kW of charging capacity, with a $500 limit, for your Level 2 EV charger.
Heartland Power Cooperative
You can get up to $800 on a Level 2 EV charger with an integrated meter or $400 toward a standard, non-metered Level 2 charger.
Hutchinson Utilities Commission
This utility offers a $500 rebate to help you save on a connected Level 2 charger and $150 toward a non-connected charger.
Itasca-Mantrap Cooperative Electrical Association
Take advantage of this cooperative’s EV charger rebate and save $500 on a Level 2 charger.
Kandiyohi Power Cooperative
You can qualify for a $200 EV charger rebate with the Kandiyohi Power Cooperative.
Lake Park Public Utilities
With the Lake Park Public Utilities, there is a $500 rebate toward a WiFi-connected Level 2 charger with this utility and a $150 rebate for other models.
Lake Region Electric Cooperative
You can save $500 on a Level 2 EV charger with this utility.
McLeod Cooperative Power Association
This cooperative has an EV charger rebate program with a $500 incentive toward a Level 2 at-home charger.
Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association
Save $500 on your Level 2 charger with the Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association’s rebate program.
Melrose Public Utilities
As a customer of Melrose Public Utilities, you can receive a $500 rebate toward a connected Level 2 charger and $150 if you choose a non-connected charger.
MiEnergy Cooperative
As a member of this cooperative, you can receive up to $800 to save on upgrading your home with a Level 2 charger.
Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative
The Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative has a $500 EV charger rebate program that is currently scheduled to reopen in 2025.
Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative
There is a $150 rebate available through this utility to help you save on a Level 2 at-home EV charger.
Minnkota Power Cooperative
This cooperative offers a $50 per kW incentive, with a cap of $500, to help you save on buying and installing an EV charger at home.
Nobles Cooperative Electric
The Nobles Cooperative Electric utility has a rebate program with a $500 incentive toward the purchase of a Level 2 EV charger.
North Star Electric Cooperative
Get $50 per kW of charging capacity to save on your EV charger, with a limit of $500.
People’s Cooperative Services
Customers of the People’s Cooperative Services can get up to $800 to offset the cost of installing an EV charger.
Red Lake Electric Cooperative
The Red Lake Electric Cooperative will give you $50 per kW of charging capacity to help support you in covering the cost of your Level 2 EV charger.
Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association
As a customer of the Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association, you can receive up to $750 with $50 per kW of charging capacity to help you save on your Level 2 EV charger.
Rochester Public Utilities
You can qualify for a $200 rebate toward an EV charger if you’re a customer of the Rochester Public Utilities.
Roseau Electric Cooperative
As a customer of the Roseau Electric Cooperative, you can earn $100 per kW of charging capacity with a limit of $750 to save on your EV charger.
Runestone Electric Association
The Runestone Electric Association offers savings of $500 on Level 2 EV charger that the utility can control remotely, or a $250 rebate toward a charger they do not have access to monitor and adjust as needed based on grid demand.
Stearns Cooperative Electric Association
Being a member of the Stearns Cooperative Electric Association grants you the ability to take advantage of their offer of a $500 rebate toward a Level 2 EV charger for your EV.
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
The Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric has an EV charger incentive program through which you can earn $500 toward a Level 2 charger.
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative
You can get $500 as a rebate toward a Level 2 EV charger with the Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative.
Wild Rice Electric Cooperative
With a maximum rebate amount of $500, the Wild Rice Electric Cooperative will offer you $50 per kW of charging capacity to save on the purchase of your Level 2 EV charger.
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
As a customer of this utility, you can get $500 back as a bill credit after submitting proof of your Level 2 charger purchase to the Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association.
EV Charging Rates in Minnesota
Enrolling in a time-of-use (TOU) plan allows EV drivers to take advantage of lower rates for EV chargers when the demand for electricity is lower.
For EV owners who can adjust their charging schedule to align with discounted rates, this can lead to significant savings and help alleviate pressure on the grid.
Below is a list of Minnesota utilities that provide TOU and load management programs to help customers save on EV charging costs across the state.
Arrowhead Electric Cooperative
This utility offers a load management program that allows you to charge your EV from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. for just $0.05 per kWh.
It is important to note that in exchange for this low rate, you are unable to charge outside of these hours.
Beltrami Electric Cooperative
If you enroll in this utility’s load management program, you’ll have access to a rate of $0.07 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. in the winter.
In the summer, you’ll be able to charge your EV from midnight to 10 a.m. for $0.06 per kWh.
BENCO Electric Cooperative
This utility offers an EV charging rate of $0.40 per kWh during on-peak hours from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., $0.10 per kWh during mid-peak hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., and $0.06 per kWh during off-peak hours from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Blue Earth Light & Water
Save on EV charging with this utility’s TOU program. You’ll pay $0.10 during on-peak hours and only $0.04 during off-peak periods from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
City of Anoka
This municipal utility offers off-peak prices of $0.05 per kWh from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and on-peak prices of $0.25 per kWh outside of these hours.
City of Chaska
Customers of the Chaska municipal utility can enroll in a TOU plan with seasonal pricing.
On-peak hours happen from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week. The off-peak rate is $0.07 year-round, while on-peak charging costs $0.20 per kWh in the summer and $0.16 per kWh in the winter.
City of Elk River
Save on EV charging with this utility’s TOU plan during off-peak hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a rate of just $0.13 per kWh in the summer and $0.12 per kWh in the winter.
At night, the rate is even more affordable and you’ll be able to charge your EV for only $0.06 per kWh.
City of Owatonna
In the summer, you could pay $0.33 per kWh from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., $0.10 per kWh from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and $0.07 per kWh from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
The winter off-peak rate is $0.07 per kWh from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and you’ll pay $0.19 per kWh during the day.
Connexus Energy
This utility offers a time-of-day program with off-peak, mid-peak, and on-peak rates. If you enroll, you’ll pay $0.06 per kWh from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., $0.12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and $0.21 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
You can also enroll in the utility’s EV subscription program. For a flat fee of $30 a month, you’ll get up to 600 kWh of energy during off-peak hours from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. You can also get 1,200 kWh of charging during these hours for $50 a month. If you charge outside of these hours, you’ll pay $0.21 per kWh.
Cooperative L&P Association Lake County
Once you install a separate meter, you’ll become eligible for this utility’s TOU program and pay $0.05 per kWh from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. You’ll pay $0.13 per kWh from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and $0.10 per kWh from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Crow Wing Cooperative
This cooperative offers a TOU rate and an interruptible rate where on-peak charging isn’t allowed.
With the TOU rate, you can charge your EV for $0.05 per kWh from 10 p.m. to 11 a.m. in the summer and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the winter. During on-peak hours, you’ll pay $0.22 per kWh.
If you opt for the interruptible rate, you’ll pay $0.04 per kWh from 10 p.m. to 11 a.m. in the summer and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the winter.
Dakota Electric Association
With this utility’s TOU program, you can pay $0.07 per kWh from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. During the day, you’ll pay $0.44 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and $0.12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
East Central Energy
East Central Energy offers TOU pricing with off-peak, intermediate, and on-peak time periods. You can save by charging your EV for $0.07 per kWh from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m.
Outside of these hours, you’ll pay an intermediate rate of $0.12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and an on-peak rate of $0.35 per kWh from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Federated Rural Electric Association
This EV charging program allows you to save by charging your EV from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. for only $0.05 per kWh.
From 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., your rate will increase to $0.07 per kWh, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. you’ll pay $0.11 per kWh.
Freeborn Mower Cooperative Services
This cooperate offers an interruptible load management rate where you aren’t able to charge your EV from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., but you’ll only pay $0.07 per kWh to charge outside of these hours.
Goodhue County Cooperative Electric Association
If you enroll in this cooperative’s TOU plan, you’ll save by charging your EV during the off-peak time from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. with a rate of $0.08 per kWh. You’ll pay $0.18 per kWh from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. from June to August and $0.16 per kWh during the remainder of the year.
City of Hawley
This municipal utility offers an interruptible rate for EV charging. You can charge from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. for $0.07 per kWh in the winter and 12 p.m. to 10 a.m. in the summer.
Itasca-Mantrap Cooperative Electrical Association
You can enroll in the utility’s interruptible rate and pay $0.05 per kWh of EV charging from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. EV charging won’t be available outside of these hours.
If you want a less restrictive option, the utility has a whole-house TOU plan with rates of $0.08 per kWh from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. and $0.02 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Kandiyohi Power Cooperative
You could pay as little as $0.05 per kWh if you enroll in this utility’s interruptible rate, which only allows EV charging from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
You can also opt for the cooperative’s TOU program with seasonal pricing. In the summer, you’ll pay $0.33 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and $0.07 from 9 p.m. to 3 p.m. Summer rates include $0.07 per kWh from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and $0.033 per kWh outside of these hours.
Lake Country Power
With this utility’s TOU billing plan, you can pay as little as $0.05 during off-peak hours. During on-peak hours, you’ll pay $0.14 per kWh in the winter and $0.15 in the summer.
Lake Region Electric Cooperative
As an EV driver, you can qualify for a TOU rate with prices of $0.07 per kWh from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. and $0.10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During on-peak hours, which last from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., you’ll pay $0.47 kWh in the summer and $0.35 in the winter.
If you drive a PHEV, you can qualify for a year-round rate of $0.06 per kWh to charge your vehicle at any time.
McLeod Cooperative Power Association
This cooperative offers a TOU plan with rates of $0.10 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and $0.15 per kWh outside of these hours.
MiEnergy Cooperative
If you enroll in this cooperative’s EV charging rate, you’ll pay $0.04 per kWh during off-peak hours, $0.19 per kWh during summer on-peak hours, and $0.17 during winter on-peak hours. Off-peak hours last from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative
The Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative has a TOU program with three tiers. During EV-wise hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., you’ll only pay $0.05 per kWh.
When demand increases during EV-general hours from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., you’ll pay $0.08 per kWh and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., during EV-critical hours your rate will be $0.24 per kWh.
New Prague Utilities Commission
This utility’s TOU program comes with an off-peak rate of $0.08 per kWh from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. and an on-peak rate of $0.23 per kWh outside of these hours.
Nobles Cooperative Electric
Save on EV charging with the Nobles Cooperative Electric’s TOU rate. Pricing starts as low as $0.05 from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. and increases to $0.09 per kWh from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Otter Tail Power Company
With this utility’s TOU plan, charging your EV only costs $0.01 per kWh from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., but if you charge outside of these hours, the utility will add a penalty to your bill, which is the equivalent of paying $0.05 per kWh in the winter and $0.07 per kWh in the summer.
Owatonna Public Utilities
In the winter, you can pay $0.07 per kWh to charge your EV during off-peak hours from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. and $0.19 per kWh outside of these hours.
In the summer, the off-peak rate is the same, but you’ll pay $0.33 per kWh from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and $0.19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rochester Public Utilities
This utility offers a TOU program with off-peak hours that last from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. at a rate of $0.07 per kWh. During the day, you’ll pay $0.26 per kWh in the summer and $0.21 per kWh in the winter.
Runestone Electric Association
If you enroll in this utility’s EV charging program, you’ll pay a rate of $0.04 per kWh from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. if you have a controlled charger. Your rate will go up to $0.09 per kWh if you use an uncontrolled charger. You should note that charging will not be available outside of these hours.
Shakopee Public Utilities Commission
When charging on a separate meter with this utility, EV charging costs $0.05 per kWh from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. and $0.25 per kWh outside of these hours.
Sioux Valley SW Electric Cooperation
This utility offers an EV plug-in rate with prices of $0.05 per kWh during off-peak hours and $0.58 per kWh during on-peak hours. On-peak hours last from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., while the off-peak rate is in effect the rest of the time.
Stearns Cooperative Electric Association
Thanks to this utility’s TOU rate, you can charge your EV for $0.06 per kWh in the winter and $0.08 per kWh in the summer from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., the winter on-peak rate is $0.11 per kWh, while the summer day rate is $0.13 per kWh.
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
Charging your EV during the off-peak hours between 9 p.m. and 4 p.m. the next day under this utility’s TOU plan only costs $0.08 per kWh. Charging costs $0.26 per kWh during on-peak hours from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative
The utility offers an EV rate designed to help you save by charging during the off-peak hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. During these hours, you’ll only pay $0.06 per kWh. Outside of these hours, you’ll pay $0.30 per kWh.
Willmar Municipal Utilities
You can earn a $10 monthly credit on your bill if you allow the utility to control your EV charging speed remotely.
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
This utility offers a TOU plan with rates of $0.06 per kWh from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. During the day, you’ll pay $0.12 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and $0.30 per kWh from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
You can also opt for the utility’s EV subscription program. For $35 a month, you’ll get access to unlimited EV charging between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. If you need to charge outside of these hours, you’ll pay $0.12 per kWh from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and $0.30 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Public EV Charging Stations in Minnesota
How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in Minnesota?
As of February 2025, Minnesota has more than 900 public charging stations including over 700 Level 2 and 200 DC Fast stations. There are 33 Tesla Supercharger stations and 288 Tesla Supercharger ports in Minnesota.
As mentioned above, the state also has robust at-home EV charger installation and charging incentives that can help reduce the reliance of EV drivers on public charging, provide the convenience of at-home charging, and offer greater cost savings than utilizing public EV charging stations.
How Much Do Public EV Charging Stations Cost in Minnesota?
Public charging prices can vary from one network to another, but as a general rule, rates for charging at public EV charging stations tend to be higher than at-home charging costs.
For example, if you charge your EV at the public EV charging stations in Redwood Falls, you can expect to pay $2 per hour of Level 2 charging and $0.43 per minute of DC Fast charging.
Alternatively, if you use one of the chargers available on the University of Minnesota campus, pricing will vary from $1 to $3 an hour based on the time of day.
Are There Free EV Charging Stations in Minnesota?
Yes, you can find free charging stations throughout the state, but while these stations exist, it’s important to note that they are limited and you can typically locate more free charging in urban areas, including places such as shopping centers, hotels, and government buildings.
For instance, the city of Minneapolis offers free EV charging at the Westwood Hills Nature Center, the Rec Center, and city hall.
Where Are Public EV Charging Stations Located in Minnesota?
Public EV charging stations are readily available throughout the state, but finding charging options is often easier in larger cities.
Tesla has built a Supercharger network of fast charging stations throughout the state, with locations approximately 150 miles apart along I-35 and I-94.
Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center Map of EV Charging Station Locations in Minnesota, which can be sorted and filtered based on public access, charger type (Level 1, Level 2, DC Fast), and connector type (NACS, J1772, CCS, CHAdeMO).
Home Electrification Incentives in Minnesota
Combining EV ownership with other electrification projects, such as upgrading your home with solar panels & battery storage, or investing in a heat pump, will help you save even more while reducing your environmental impact.
You may qualify for home electrification incentives through your local electricity provider in addition to the U.S. federal government. Scroll down to read tax credit and incentive details for specific home electrification technologies.
Battery Storage
The 25D Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit provides a 30% federal tax credit on the cost of new battery storage systems size 3kWh and larger.
Electrical Panels
The 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit provides a federal tax credit for electrical panel upgrades needed to complete electrification projects like heat pumps and heat pump water heaters (up to 30% of project costs, capped at $600). The 25C tax credit can be used by renters, and homeowners making upgrades to their primary or secondary home.
Qualifying electrical panels must meet the standards of the National Electric Code (NEC) and have a capacity of 200 Amps or more. This means that your new/upgraded panel must be able to serve a load of at least 200 Amps, but you don’t need 200 Amps of incoming utility service. Smart panels may qualify if they allow you to serve a load of 200 Amps.
If you’re claiming 25D for a residential solar or battery storage project and the installation required you to upgrade your main panel, you may be able to apply 25D to electrical panel costs as well.
Heat Pumps & Heat Pump Water Heaters
The 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit also applies to heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. A 30% federal tax credit is available (capped at $2,000 dollars). Eligible technologies must meet certain energy efficiency requirements.
Solar Panels
The 25D Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit also provides a 30% federal tax credit on the cost of photovoltaic (PV) solar panel systems.
Why Qmerit is the #1 EV Charger Installer in Minnesota
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