---
title: "Minnesota Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Minnesota costs about $5.76 per 100 miles and $64.82 a month at 17.20¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #31 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Minnesota electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **17.20¢/kWh** — Minnesota's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$5.76 per 100 miles** and **$64.82 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 5% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 17.45¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 17.20¢ (per kWh, −5% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $5.76 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #31 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $64.82 (13,500 miles a year)

More models are in the [full calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/).

## Electricity price trend in Minnesota

Average residential price, cents per kWh, last 13 months (EIA).

## EV vs gas in Minnesota

Regular gasoline averaged **$4.145 a gallon** in the Midwest region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $13.82 per 100 miles, versus $5.76 for a typical EV — $1,087.38 a year in favor of the EV.

[Compare EV and gas costs in Minnesota](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=MN)

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Minnesota

At 17.20¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Minnesota at 17.20¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $4.62 | $51.98 | $15.57 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $4.54 | $51.04 | $15.70 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $5.59 | $62.86 | $19.45 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $5.89 | $66.27 | $19.38 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $7.38 | $83.02 | $23.98 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $5.61 | $63.12 | $17.22 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $6.13 | $68.97 | $17.35 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $8.52 | $95.88 | $24.38 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $5.79 | $65.08 | $13.88 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $8.24 | $92.71 | $26.37 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $5.93 | $66.75 | $15.96 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $4.82 | $54.18 | $15.22 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $5.00 | $56.27 | $13.06 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $5.43 | $61.11 | $16.02 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $6.88 | $77.40 | $19.47 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $5.86 | $65.93 | $17.23 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $7.42 | $83.44 | $23.51 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $7.42 | $83.44 | $23.51 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $6.53 | $73.49 | $20.84 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $5.43 | $61.14 | $11.20 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $5.23 | $58.88 | $7.80 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $6.07 | $68.29 | $12.44 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $4.82 | $54.17 | $13.87 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $4.97 | $55.96 | $13.83 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $5.75 | $64.65 | $16.49 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $4.70 | $52.84 | $18.60 |

## Minnesota vs neighboring states

Minnesota and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

**Electricity price and EV charging cost: Minnesota and neighbors, August 2026**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [North Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-dakota/) | 13.31 | $4.46 | $50.16 |
| [South Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/) | 15.15 | $5.08 | $57.10 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/) | 17.06 | $5.72 | $64.29 |
| [Minnesota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/) | 17.20 | $5.76 | $64.82 |
| [Wisconsin](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/) | 19.41 | $6.50 | $73.15 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Minnesota

**Average residential electricity price in Minnesota by month (EIA)**

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 17.20 | $5.76 |
| July 2026 | 17.45 | $5.85 |
| June 2026 | 17.52 | $5.87 |
| May 2026 | 16.95 | $5.68 |
| April 2026 | 16.39 | $5.49 |
| March 2026 | 15.69 | $5.26 |
| February 2026 | 15.37 | $5.15 |
| January 2026 | 14.96 | $5.01 |
| December 2025 | 14.94 | $5.00 |
| November 2025 | 15.65 | $5.24 |
| October 2025 | 16.34 | $5.47 |
| September 2025 | 17.07 | $5.72 |
| August 2025 | 16.89 | $5.66 |

## Questions people ask

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

About $5.76 per 100 miles, $64.82 a month or $777.87 a year for 13,500 miles, at 17.20¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

### What is the average electricity price in Minnesota?

17.20 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 5% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

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

On fuel, yes: about $777.87 a year for the EV versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.145/gal (EIA Midwest average).

### How does Minnesota compare with neighboring states?

Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota have lower residential electricity prices than Minnesota.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.