EV Charge Minnesota’s average of 17.20¢ per kWh puts a Tesla Model Y at about $47 per 1,000 miles charged at home, or $0.047 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car would burn about $139 of fuel over the same miles.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Minnesota drivers pay to charge at home
| Vehicle (EPA efficiency) | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (27.5 kWh/100 mi) | $47 | $568 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $56 | $673 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $82 | $989 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $139 | $1,674 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Minnesota
Minnesota electricity averaged 17.20¢ per kWh in August 2026, #21 of 51, and it rose 1.8% over the past year. Gas in Minnesota ran about $4.18 a gallon the week of October 12, 2026.
Xcel Energy, the largest utility in the state, offers Minnesota customers an EV-specific time-of-use option, in which overnight charging is priced well below the standard rate. Combined with a below-average state price, that makes Minnesota a good place to charge at home, even if winter cuts efficiency for a few months a year.
Minnesota vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $47 | — |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $37 | -23% |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $42 | -12% |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $47 | -1% |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $53 | +13% |
Three of Minnesota’s four neighbors pay less per kWh. North Dakota is the cheapest at 13.31¢; Wisconsin is the priciest at 19.41¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Minnesota
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $47 | $568 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $51 | $611 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $54 | $654 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $56 | $673 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $58 | $694 |
| Kia EV9 | $74 | $888 |
| Rivian R1S | $76 | $916 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $82 | $989 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Minnesota
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Minnesota average (17.20¢/kWh) | $47 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.57/kWh) | $157 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.40/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $109 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.18/gal) | $139 |
In Minnesota, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 3.3 times as much per kWh as charging at home, and more than the gas a 30-mpg car burns over the same miles. Fast charging is for road trips; the savings come from charging at home.
How to pay less to charge in Minnesota
If you’re an Xcel Energy customer, look at its residential EV rate and its time-of-use hours before you install a charger. Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power and the state’s many electric cooperatives have their own rates and EV programs, and some cooperatives offer low off-peak prices for EV charging.
Xcel Energy lists its Minnesota EV rate and time-of-use hours online, and most cooperatives publish their own off-peak prices. Enter yours in the EV charging cost calculator to see the monthly difference.
Minnesota EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Minnesota per month?
At the Minnesota average of 17.20¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $47 in a Tesla Model Y, $56 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $82 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Minnesota?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $568 to charge here, against about $1,674 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $1,110 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Minnesota?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Minnesota Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.57 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $157 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $47 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Minnesota?
On a standard flat-rate plan the hour doesn’t matter. On a time-of-use plan, the cheapest hours are usually overnight; our time-of-use guide explains how to check your plan. To use your exact rate, try the EV charging cost calculator.