EV Charging Cost in Minnesota
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Minnesota's average residential electricity rate is 15.1¢/kWh — 11% below the U.S. average, ranking #26 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $12.58 to fully charge at home here (4.3¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $55.42/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
Full-charge cost by model in Minnesota
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $10.07 | 4.0¢ | $39.95 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $12.58 | 4.3¢ | $43.02 |
| Tesla Model S | $16.78 | 4.5¢ | $45.35 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $20.64 | 6.7¢ | $67.11 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $14.26 | 4.9¢ | $49.35 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $12.08 | 5.1¢ | $50.84 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $16.44 | 7.6¢ | $76.26 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $12.92 | 4.9¢ | $49.35 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $12.92 | 4.2¢ | $41.94 |
| Kia EV6 | $12.92 | 4.7¢ | $46.60 |
| Kia EV9 | $16.78 | 6.0¢ | $59.92 |
| Nissan Ariya | $14.60 | 5.6¢ | $55.93 |
| Nissan Leaf | $10.07 | 4.9¢ | $49.35 |
| Rivian R1T | $22.65 | 7.0¢ | $69.91 |
| Rivian R1S | $22.65 | 7.3¢ | $72.95 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $12.92 | 5.6¢ | $55.93 |
| BMW i4 | $13.59 | 4.8¢ | $47.94 |
| Lucid Air | $18.79 | 4.2¢ | $41.94 |
| Honda Prologue | $14.26 | 5.2¢ | $52.43 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $11.91 | 5.1¢ | $50.84 |
| Tesla Model X | $16.78 | 5.6¢ | $55.93 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $14.26 | 5.6¢ | $55.93 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $28.52 | 7.0¢ | $69.91 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $28.52 | 7.0¢ | $69.91 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $34.39 | 10.5¢ | $104.86 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $17.11 | 5.8¢ | $57.85 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $14.26 | 5.6¢ | $55.93 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $10.91 | 4.7¢ | $46.60 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $18.46 | 5.8¢ | $57.85 |
| Kia Niro EV | $10.74 | 4.8¢ | $47.94 |
| BMW iX | $17.62 | 5.8¢ | $57.85 |
| BMW i5 | $13.59 | 5.1¢ | $50.84 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $11.24 | 5.4¢ | $54.12 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $14.93 | 5.1¢ | $50.84 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $18.12 | 5.2¢ | $52.43 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $12.92 | 5.6¢ | $55.93 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $15.77 | 5.4¢ | $54.12 |
| Porsche Taycan | $14.93 | 5.6¢ | $55.93 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $15.94 | 5.4¢ | $54.12 |
| Polestar 2 | $13.25 | 4.9¢ | $49.35 |
| Polestar 3 | $17.95 | 6.0¢ | $59.92 |
| Volvo EX40 | $13.25 | 5.2¢ | $52.43 |
| Volvo EX90 | $17.95 | 6.2¢ | $62.14 |
| Subaru Solterra | $11.91 | 5.2¢ | $52.43 |
| Lexus RZ | $11.91 | 5.4¢ | $54.12 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $14.43 | 6.5¢ | $64.53 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $10.74 | 5.4¢ | $54.12 |
| Fiat 500e | $7.05 | 4.7¢ | $46.60 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $15.60 | 5.8¢ | $57.85 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $15.60 | 5.6¢ | $55.93 |
| Acura ZDX | $17.11 | 5.8¢ | $57.85 |
| Genesis GV60 | $12.92 | 5.1¢ | $50.84 |
| Lucid Gravity | $18.79 | 5.1¢ | $50.84 |
Run your own numbers
$12.58
Full charge at home (75 kWh, ~320 mi)
4.3¢
Per mile at home charging
$43.02
Per 1,000 miles / month
$32.25 (11.0¢/mi)
Public DC fast charging (~43¢/kWh)
9.8¢/mi
Comparable gas car (32 mpg @ $3.15/gal)
$55.42/mo saved
vs gas at 1,000 mi/month, home charging
Using Minnesota's average residential rate (15.1¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.