Home Charging Savings for a Typical Minnesota Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,350
Home Charging/yr
$507
Annual Savings
$843
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
-$500
Net Charger Cost
$1,000
Payback
1.2 yrs
15-Year Savings
$14,671
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Minnesota EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Up to $500
Minnesota Utility Programs
Minnesota utilities (Xcel) offer EV-charger rebates and discounted overnight charging rates. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Minnesota
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $873 | 1.7 yrs | 429,954 | Xcel Energy MN |
| Saint Paul | $795 | 1.9 yrs | 311,527 | Xcel Energy MN |
| Rochester | $801 | 1.9 yrs | 121,395 | Rochester Public Utilities |
| Duluth | $815 | 1.8 yrs | 90,872 | Minnesota Power |
| Bloomington | $815 | 1.8 yrs | 89,987 | Xcel Energy MN |
| Brooklyn Park | $777 | 1.9 yrs | 81,175 | Xcel Energy MN |
| Plymouth | $819 | 1.8 yrs | 79,928 | Xcel Energy MN |
| Maple Grove | $908 | 1.7 yrs | 76,000 | Xcel Energy MN |
| Woodbury | $825 | 1.8 yrs | 75,102 | Xcel Energy MN |
| St. Cloud | $815 | 1.8 yrs | 68,228 | Connexus Energy |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Minnesota
- ⛽ Gas: $3.15/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.148/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: Xcel Energy MN