MONTHLY CHARGING
$38/mo
EV Charging Costs in Minnesota
At 14.21¢/kWh, Minnesota is 12% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 32 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 14.2¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Minnesota savings
YOU SAVE$1,143/year
In Minnesota, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,715.
72%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,143/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.036 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,715 total
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What the rate means for you
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 per 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 per 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 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.56 to $3.41.
FAQ
Frequently asked
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 per day, monthly charging costs are about $37.30.