EV Charging Costs in Minnesota
At 14.21¢/kWh, Minnesota is 12% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked #32 cheapest out of 51.
Data: EIA residential electricity rates · EPA vehicle efficiency · March 2026
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EV Charging in Minnesota: What You Need to Know
Minnesota's residential electricity rate of 14.21¢/kWh is 12% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $37.30 per month in charging costs — or $447.62 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon, you save $1,127 per year.
At $0.036 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Minnesota costs 72% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles/year), that adds up to $5,637 in fuel savings alone — before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $8.53 in Minnesota. Most daily charging sessions only use 20-40% of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.56 to $3.41.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Minnesota's average residential rate of 14.21¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $8.53. For a typical driver covering 35 miles/day, monthly charging costs are about $37.30.