Verified · Jun 21, 2026

No working DC fast chargers in Ely yet

Just 11 Level 2 ports across Tesla Destination, Non-Networked, ZEFNET.

Live reliability
0 working now none down

Stations · 4

98% working at Minnesota · verified Jun 7, 2026

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - Tesla Destination

1441 E Sheridan St
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 6 ports J1772 + Tesla
98% working

Adventure Inn - Tesla Destination

1145 E Sheridan Street
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 2 ports J1772 + Tesla
98% working
Working
ZEFNET Level 2 2 ports J1772
98% working

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Bear Head Lake State Park

9301 Bear Head State Park Rd
Working
Non-Networked Level 2 1 port J1772
98% working
Home charging in Minnesota costs 15.08¢/kWh — a full charge (60 kWh) costs about $9.05. Compare electricity prices →
All 4 stations active as of 2026-06-21 See full Minnesota outage report →

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Ely, MN?

Infrastructure Grade

0% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

0 of 11 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 2.8

Data Status

Current

Last updated: Jun 23, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

As of June 2026, Ely, Minnesota has 4 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 11 charging ports. Tesla Destination operates 50% of stations in the area, followed by Non-Networked at 25% — part of Minnesota's 1,193 stations statewide.

All 11 ports are Level 2 chargers, which typically deliver a full charge in 4 to 8 hours — well suited for workplace, shopping, and overnight charging. Available connector types include Tesla (NACS). Learn more in our Tesla Supercharger network. View national charging statistics for broader context.

For regional context, see how Minnesota's EV infrastructure compares with Wisconsin.

What Is the EV Charging Outlook for Ely?

Level 2 Focused Infrastructure

Ely's charging network emphasizes Level 2 charging (100% of ports), ideal for overnight and workplace charging.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Ely?

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

Last synced: June 21, 2026

🏨 Charge While You Stay — Hotels with EV Charging in Ely

1 hotel with on-site EV charging · 1 Tesla Destination · 2 Level 2 ports

Adventure Inn

⚡ Tesla

1145 E Sheridan Street

🔌 2 ports · Public

Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight

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"Charging stations are critical services, but when they're out of order or barely functional, it wastes consumers' valuable time."

Drew Toher

Sustainability Campaign Manager, Consumer Reports

Source: Consumer Reports (2025)

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