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Verified · Nov 9, 2026

EV Charging in Lake County, Minnesota

4 charging stations across Lake County — 4 DC fast chargers and 14 Level 2 ports spread across 2 smaller towns.

Infrastructure Grade

22% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

4 of 18 ports

How is this graded?

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio:

  • A: 40%+ DC Fast ports
  • B: 30–39%
  • C: 20–29%
  • D: 10–19%
  • F: Under 10%

Learn about charging levels

Density Metrics

Total Stations 4
Ports per Station 4.5

Data Status

Current

Last updated: Nov 9, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

99% working at Minnesota · verified Nov 9, 2026

Cheapest Time to Charge an EV in Lake County Today

The cheapest, greenest grid window across Lake County today is 11 AM – 2 PM CST, based on MISO day-ahead wholesale prices. On a time-of-use plan, your off-peak rate runs about ~12 AM - 6 AM.
Cheapest grid window
11 AM – 2 PM
CST · MISO
TOU off-peak anchor
~12 AM - 6 AM
Works on any time-of-use plan

Wholesale day-ahead prices via the open-source gridstatus library, refreshed daily. Compare every US grid region →

Larger Cities in Lake County

These cities have their own full charging guide.

Charging by Town in Lake County

2 smaller towns in Lake County, each with its full station list.

Ely · 3 stations

Ely, MN has 3 EV charging stations with 12 ports, including 2 DC fast. Tesla Destination leads local coverage.

Adventure Inn - Tesla Destination

1145 E Sheridan Street
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 2 ports Tesla

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - Tesla Destination

1441 E Sheridan St
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 6 ports J1772 + Tesla
Working
ZEFNET DC Fast 4 ports CHAdeMO + J1772

Silver Bay · 1 station

Silver Bay, MN has 1 EV charging station with 6 ports, including 2 DC fast. ZEFNET leads local coverage.

Silver Bay Multi-Modal Trailhead Center

109 Outer Drive
Working
ZEFNET DC Fast 6 ports J1772 + CCS/SAE Combo

Data sourced from the US DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator (AFDC), maintained by NREL.

Last synced: November 9, 2026

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