2 EV Charging Stations in Forest Lake, MN

Locations, networks, and charger types — updated weekly from U.S. DOE data

2
Charging Stations

2 EV charging stations in Forest Lake — 1 EV Connect, 1 RED_E , 5 public DC fast chargers. Last updated May 9, 2026.

Where Are the 2 Charging Stations in Forest Lake?

Forest Lake Ford

508 15th St SW
RED_E Public
J1772 (Level 2) CCS/SAE Combo

Whitaker Buick GMC

131 19th Street SW
24 hours daily
EV Connect
CCS/SAE Combo
All 2 stations active as of 2026-05-09 See full Minnesota outage report →

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Forest Lake, MN?

Infrastructure Grade

71% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

5 of 7 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 2
Ports per Station 3.5

Data Status

Current

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

As of May 2026, Forest Lake, Minnesota has 2 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 7 charging ports. EV Connect operates 50% of stations in the area, followed by RED_E at 50% — part of Minnesota's 1,173 stations statewide.

71% of ports (5) are DC fast chargers capable of adding 100+ miles of range in under 30 minutes, while 29% (2) are Level 2 chargers suited for longer stops. Available connector types include CCS. Learn more in our EV charging levels guide. View national charging statistics for broader context.

Drivers needing more charging options can find 146 stations in nearby Minneapolis, approximately 39 miles away. See how MN compares with Wisconsin for broader regional context.

What Is the EV Charging Outlook for Forest Lake?

High-Speed Charging Hub

Forest Lake has exceptional DC fast charging coverage with 71% of ports being high-speed chargers, well above the national average.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Forest Lake?

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

Last synced: May 9, 2026

"Drivers in rural areas often have the longest commutes and spend the most money on gas, which means big benefits from having access to electric cars and pickup trucks if they are affordable and easy to charge where they live and drive."

Pete Buttigieg

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation (February 2022)