EV Charging in Minnesota

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Minnesota is served by 1,151 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 3,248 individual chargers. 319 of those locations (28%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 830 (72%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Minnesota are Minneapolis (150), Saint Paul (94), Rochester (51), Bloomington (35), Plymouth (29). Across the state, charging is provided by a mix of national networks and regional operators.

EV Data Map is an EVSE and DC Fast Charger location analyzer that scores every potential charging site in the United States from 0 to 100 for DC Fast Charger ROI — combining EV ownership density, daytime population, traffic, demographics, nearby competing chargers, dwell-time characteristics of surrounding land use, and grid capacity. Use the analyzer to enter any address in Minnesota and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Minnesota charging by the numbers

Locations
1,151
Chargers
3,248
DC Fast locations
319
Level 2 locations
830

DC fast share: 28% · Level 2 share: 72% · 224 cities with public charging.

Top cities in Minnesota

The strongest EV charging hubs in Minnesota — explore site analysis and coverage detail:

Top cities for EV charging in Minnesota

The following Minnesota cities have the most public EV charging locations.

  1. Minneapolis — 150 locations (11 DC fast)
  2. Saint Paul — 94 locations (10 DC fast)
  3. Rochester — 51 locations (11 DC fast)
  4. Bloomington — 35 locations (4 DC fast)
  5. Plymouth — 29 locations (17 DC fast)
  6. Edina — 28 locations (1 DC fast)
  7. Maplewood — 27 locations (2 DC fast)
  8. Eden Prairie — 24 locations (4 DC fast)
  9. St. Louis Park — 23 locations (5 DC fast)
  10. Mankato — 21 locations (6 DC fast)
  11. Eagan — 21 locations (2 DC fast)
  12. Duluth — 19 locations (7 DC fast)
  13. Lakeville — 17 locations (8 DC fast)
  14. Austin — 15 locations (1 DC fast)
  15. Shakopee — 15 locations (1 DC fast)
  16. St. Paul — 14 locations (2 DC fast)
  17. Maple Grove — 13 locations (3 DC fast)
  18. Roseville — 13 locations (4 DC fast)
  19. Minnetonka — 13 locations (5 DC fast)
  20. New Brighton — 12 locations (10 DC fast)
  21. Northfield — 11 locations (2 DC fast)
  22. Golden Valley — 11 locations (1 DC fast)
  23. Brooklyn Park — 10 locations (4 DC fast)
  24. Prior Lake — 10 locations

How profitability scores work in Minnesota

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand inputs include the registered EV count, commute and through-traffic patterns, daytime worker population, retail and hospitality footprint, and tourism inflows. Competition uses the count and quality of nearby existing chargers — DC fast power, network reliability and dwell-fit. Operating economics include estimated electricity tariffs, demand-charge exposure, expected utilization, and capital cost for the recommended hardware mix.

For Minnesota the model accounts for the existing footprint of 319 DC fast and 830 Level 2 sites distributed across 224 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Minnesota?
There are 1,151 public electric vehicle charging locations across Minnesota operating 3,248 individual chargers — 319 DC fast locations and 830 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Minnesota has the most EV chargers?
Minneapolis leads Minnesota with 150 public charging locations, followed by Saint Paul (94) and Rochester (51).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Minnesota?
Level 2 chargers in Minnesota typically install for $4,000–$12,000 per port including make-ready; DC fast installs run $80,000–$250,000+ per port depending on power level, utility upgrades and trenching.
What permits and incentives apply to EV chargers in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota projects need an electrical permit (and a building permit plus utility coordination for DC fast). Sites can typically stack the federal 30C tax credit (up to 30% / $100,000 per commercial charger in eligible census tracts) with Minnesota state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Minnesota?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Minnesota energize in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs typically run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear procurement.
How long does it take an EV charger in Minnesota to become profitable?
Payback in Minnesota depends on utilization, electricity tariffs (especially demand charges) and incentives captured. Well-sited Level 2 stations typically reach payback in 3–5 years; DC fast sites with strong throughput in 3–6 years.

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