EV Charging Cost in Minnesota: 15.08¢ per kWh

▼ 21% below US average
Residential electricity in Minnesota costs 15.08¢/kWh (March 2026), the 20th cheapest of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $9.05 — roughly 26% more than North Dakota, the cheapest state at 11.95¢/kWh.

Latest EIA data: March 2026 Published May 24, 2026 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

15.08¢
per kWh ▼ 2.01% MoM
$9.05
Full 60 kWh charge
4.3¢
Cost per mile
$1,163
Annual savings vs gas*

Minnesota Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

13¢ 15¢ 17¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 15.08¢
Minnesota US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Minnesota

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $6.03
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $9.05
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $12.06
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $15.08

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Minnesota's 15.08¢/kWh residential rate. *Annual savings assumes 1,000 miles/month vs a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon.

Over the past year, electricity in Minnesota has decreased 0.13%, from 15.1¢ to 15.08¢ per kWh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Minnesota?

Residential electricity in Minnesota costs 15.08¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 21% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Minnesota the 20th cheapest of all 50 states and DC.

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Minnesota?

At 15.08¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $6.03 for a 40 kWh battery, $9.05 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $15.08 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 4.3¢ per mile of driving.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Minnesota?

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Minnesota costs about $517 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,163.

Electricity price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (Form EIA-861), March 2026.