Where to Install EV Chargers in Minnesota

Where to install EV chargers in Minnesota: 1,136 existing locations, 56 chargers per 100k residents, NEVI corridor status, top opportunity ZIPs, network share data, and per-charger install cost bands. Free 0–100 site profitability score for any address.

Minnesota install metrics

Public locations
1,136
DC fast sites
314
Chargers per 100k residents
56
Demand-gap score
60/100 — Moderate opportunity

Top opportunity ZIPs

ZIP codes with the highest charger demand-gap — many existing chargers, few of them DC fast.

Top metros for EV charger installation

  1. Minneapolis — 149 locations · 10 DC fast (7%)
  2. Saint Paul — 91 locations · 10 DC fast (11%)
  3. Rochester — 51 locations · 11 DC fast (22%)
  4. Bloomington — 34 locations · 4 DC fast (12%)
  5. Plymouth — 29 locations · 17 DC fast (59%)
  6. Edina — 28 locations · 1 DC fast (4%)
  7. Maplewood — 27 locations · 2 DC fast (7%)
  8. Eden Prairie — 24 locations · 4 DC fast (17%)

Install cost bands

Level 2 dual-port
$6,500 – $14,500
DC fast 150 kW
$110,000 – $175,000
DC fast 350 kW
$195,000 – $285,000

Network share in Minnesota

NEVI corridor status

Minnesota has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Projects within one travel mile of a corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify for NEVI Formula Program cost-share.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I install an EV charger in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 1,136 public charging locations and 314 DC fast sites for a population of 5,737,000, or about 56 chargers per 100,000 residents. The highest-opportunity ZIP codes are 55901, 55104, 55344. Run any candidate address through our free profitability analyzer to get a 0–100 score.
Is Minnesota good for EV charger investment?
Moderate opportunity. With an EV adoption multiplier of 0.8× the national average and 5.5 DC fast locations per 100k people, Minnesota shows meaningful undersupply that creates a window for new sites.
How much does it cost to install a DC fast charger in Minnesota?
Industry benchmarks place a 150 kW DC fast charger at $110,000–$175,000 per port, and a 350 kW high-power port at $195,000–$285,000. Dual-port Level 2 stations run $6,500–$14,500.
Does Minnesota have NEVI funding for EV chargers?
Yes. Minnesota participates in the NEVI Formula Program and has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors eligible for federal cost-share. Sites within one travel mile of a designated corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify.
Which charging networks dominate Minnesota?
ChargePoint Network (44.1%), ZEFNET (17.7%), Blink Network (7.8%) lead by location count.

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