MONTHLY CHARGING
$43/mo
EV Charging Costs in Minnesota
At 16.25¢/kWh, Minnesota is 11% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 28 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 16.3¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Minnesota savings
YOU SAVE$1,434/year
In Minnesota, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,169.
73%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,434/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.041 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,169 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,434
/yr
EV519/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (you) | 16.25¢ | $43.25 | #28 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $41.17 | #25 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $42.40 | #26 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $42.74 | #27 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $44.02 | #29 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $44.50 | #30 |
What the rate means for you
Minnesota's residential electricity rate of 16.25¢/kWh is 11% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $43.25 per month in charging costs, or $518.98 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,434 per year.
At $0.041 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Minnesota costs 73% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,169 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $12.19 in Minnesota. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.66 to $4.88.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Minnesota's average residential rate of 16.25¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $12.19. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $43.25.