Electric vehicle incentives & rebates in Minnesota
17 utilities with residential EV programs — plus EV fees, HOV rules, public charging and the cost to charge in Minnesota. Every program links to its official page and the U.S. Department of Energy AFDC entry.
Updated November 2026 · AFDC data retrieved November 6, 2026
Minnesota EV rebates, tax credits and perks
The U.S. Department of Energy lists no current state or local purchase incentive for individual EV drivers in Minnesota as of November 6, 2026. Check utility programs below.
Minnesota home and community charging incentives
No current state-level charger incentive for residents is listed for Minnesota; many utilities below offer charger rebates.
Minnesota utility EV programs
17 utilities list residential EV programs; 11 offer an EV or time-of-use rate and 12 charger incentives
| Utility | Type | Residential EV programs | Business / fleet programs | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Anoka | municipal utility | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| City of Buffalo Utilities | municipal utility | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| City of Chaska | municipal utility | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Installation Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Installation Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Connexus Energy | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Managed Charging Program 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Dakota Electric Association | cooperative | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| East Central Energy | cooperative | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | — | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) | cooperative | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate | — | Utility EV page AFDC |
| McLeod Cooperative Power | cooperative | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🚗 Off-Road EV Equipment Rebates | — | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Minnesota Power | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate | ⚡ EV Managed Charging Program | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Minnesota Propane Association | — | 🚗 New Propane Vehicle Rebate 🚗 Propane Engine Rebate 🚗 Propane Vehicle Conversion Rebate | 🚗 New Propane Vehicle Rebate 🚗 Propane Engine Rebate 🚗 Propane Vehicle Conversion Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | cooperative | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| New Prague Utilities Commission | municipal utility | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate | — | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Otter Tail Power | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Runestone Electric Association | cooperative | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | — | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Shakopee Public Utilities | municipal utility | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association | cooperative | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Xcel Energy | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 Make-Ready or Pre-Wiring Rebate for EV Chargers 🔌 EV Charger Deployment Pilot Programs 🚗 New EV Rebate 🚗 Pre-Owned EV Rebate | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate | Utility EV page AFDC |
⚡ rates and fuel pricing · 🔌 charging equipment and installation · 🚗 vehicle rebates. AFDC lists program types; amounts, eligibility and waitlists are on the utility's own page — follow the link and confirm the program is open before you buy.
Minnesota EV registration fees, HOV and toll rules
EV fees
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Registration Fees
CurrentLaws and RegulationsBeginning Jan. 1, 2026, the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services will adjust EV and PHEV registration fees by an amount relative to the vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price. Between Jan. 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, the additional registration fee will be a minimum of $150 for EVs and $75 for PHEVs. Beginning July 1, 2027, the additional registration fee will be a minimum of $100 for EVs and $50 for PHEVs. For more information, including the fee schedule, see the Driver and Vehicle Services Vehicle Fees website. (Reference Minnesota Statutes 168.013)
Official program page: Vehicle Fees · AFDC entry · amended June 14, 2025 · AFDC updated March 27, 2026
HOV and toll lanes
No current HOV-lane or toll exemption for EVs listed for Minnesota.
Recently ended Minnesota EV programs
2 programs ended in the last 3 years
Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate
Ended (archived 2027-06-30)State IncentivesThe Minnesota Department of Commerce offers rebates to residents for the purchase or lease of new or pre-owned all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Eligible EVs may not have a pre-tax purchase price above $55,000 for new vehicles or $25,000 for pre-owned vehicles. Rebates are available in the following amounts: Vehicle Type Rebate Amount -------------- --------------- New Up to $2,500 Pre-Owned Up to $600 Eligible applicants may receive a maximum of one rebate. For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Commerce EV Program website.
Official program page: EV Program · AFDC entry · enacted May 25, 2023 · AFDC updated August 3, 2023
Electric Vehicle (EV) Toll Credit Pilot Program
Ended (expired 2025-10-31)State IncentivesThe 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 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle may receive a $125 credit, and drivers who purchase or lease a new or used all-electric vehicle may receive a $250 credit. Eligible vehicles must be purchased or leased between November 1, 2019, and October 31, 2025. For more information, see the MnDOT E-ZPass website.
Official program page: E-ZPass · AFDC entry · AFDC updated December 3, 2019
Minnesota programs for businesses, fleets and public agencies
3 programs
Electric School Bus and Infrastructure Grants
CurrentState IncentivesThe Minnesota Department of Commerce provides grants to public, private, and charter school districts for the purchase of new electric school buses or repower of existing school buses with electricity. Grant awards may cover up to 95% of vehicle and associated infrastructure costs. For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Commerce Electric School Bus Program website. (Reference Minnesota Statutes 216C.374)
Official program page: Electric School Bus Program · AFDC entry · enacted July 1, 2023 · AFDC updated August 3, 2023
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
CurrentState IncentivesThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency provides grants of up to $150,000 for the installation of public direct-current (DC) fast chargers. Eligible DC fast chargers must be dual port and have a capacity of at least 150 kilowatts. Grantees must provide a 20% funding match. Eligible applicants include businesses; nonprofit organizations; and, state, local, and Tribal governments. Additional access and uptime requirements apply. This program is funded by Minnesota's portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust.
Official program page: Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust · AFDC entry
Minnesota’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
CurrentState IncentivesThe U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) NEVI Formula Program required the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to submit an annually updated EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to their FHWA Division Office, describing how the state intended to distribute NEVI funds and their physical and cybersecurity strategies, and including a Community Engagement Outcomes Report. The submitted plans must address updated NEVI Guidance. For more information about Minnesota's NEVI planning process, see the MnDOT EV Infrastructure Plan website.
Official program page: NEVI Guidance · AFDC entry · AFDC updated September 14, 2022
Public EV charging stations in Minnesota
1,165 stations · 2,264 Level 2 ports · 1,081 DC fast ports
| City | Stations | DC fast ports |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 142 | 37 |
| Saint Paul | 98 | 14 |
| Rochester | 52 | 38 |
| Bloomington | 37 | 29 |
| Plymouth | 29 | 29 |
| Edina | 27 | 6 |
| Maplewood | 26 | 3 |
| Eden Prairie | 24 | 14 |
| Eagan | 23 | 18 |
| Lakeville | 21 | 27 |
| Mankato | 21 | 11 |
| St. Louis Park | 21 | 6 |
| Duluth | 18 | 22 |
| Northfield | 15 | 5 |
| Shakopee | 15 | 10 |
| Roseville | 14 | 17 |
| Austin | 14 | 4 |
| Minnetonka | 14 | 15 |
| St. Paul | 13 | 16 |
| New Brighton | 12 | 25 |
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| ChargePoint | 538 |
| ZEF Network | 199 |
| Blink | 92 |
| Non-networked | 66 |
| Tesla Destination | 56 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 39 |
| Dirt Road | 28 |
| EV Connect | 26 |
| ChargeLab | 14 |
| Ford Charge | 13 |
| Electrify America | 11 |
| Red E | 11 |
Connectors: J1772 at 902 stations, CCS at 283, NACS/Tesla at 158, CHAdeMO at 109.
Cost to charge an EV at home in Minnesota
About $6.08 per 100 miles at 16.44¢/kWh
Defaults: 12,000 miles a year and 30 MPG are examples — enter your own. Energy only (no maintenance, insurance or depreciation). Efficiency is the EPA combined kWh/100 mi rating (window sticker); real-world use varies with speed, weather and charging.
Electric cars for sale in Minnesota
122 EVs and 69 plug-in hybrids · 2.7% of Minnesota listings · median EV asking $37,349
Frequently asked questions
- Are there EV rebates or tax credits in Minnesota?
- The U.S. Department of Energy lists no current state-level purchase rebate or tax credit for EV drivers in Minnesota as of November 6, 2026. 17 electric utilities in Minnesota offer EV programs such as charger rebates or EV rates.
- Is there still a federal EV tax credit in Minnesota?
- No. The federal new and used clean vehicle credits are not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025 (IRS), and the home charger credit (30C) ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
- Does Minnesota charge an EV registration fee?
- Yes — Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Registration Fees: Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services will adjust EV and PHEV registration fees by an amount relative to the vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price. Between Jan. 1, 2026, and June 30, (AFDC, as of November 6, 2026).
- Can EVs use HOV lanes in Minnesota?
- AFDC lists no current HOV-lane exemption for EVs in Minnesota.
- How many public EV charging stations are in Minnesota?
- 1,165 open public charging stations with 2,264 Level 2 and 1,081 DC fast charging ports, per the U.S. Department of Energy station locator (November 6, 2026).
- How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Minnesota?
- At Minnesota's average residential electricity price of 16.44¢ per kWh (EIA, Year-to-Date through August 2026), about $6.08 per 100 miles for an EV using 37 kWh/100 mi. Regular gasoline averaged $4.02/gal (Minnesota, EIA week of November 2, 2026).
- How many electric cars are for sale in Minnesota on AutosXchange?
- 122 EVs and 69 plug-in hybrids from Minnesota dealers, 2.7% of listings in the state; median EV asking price $37,349.
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.