How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Minnesota?
At 15.7¢ per kWh, Minnesota electricity is 2% below the national average of 16¢. Gas is relatively cheap at about $2.99 a gallon (15% below the $3.50 reference), so a thrifty gas car stays more competitive.
At Minnesota's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $3.93 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $9.42. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Minnesota comes to about $678 — roughly $57 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Minnesota: home vs station
Home charging at $0.157 per kWh works out to 3.9¢ a mile in a Model 3. Public DC fast charging, often around $0.45 per kWh, is 11.3¢ a mile. If you could only fast charge, the yearly bill would be about $1,519, which is $257 more than gas. Ask your utility about EV or time-of-use plans; overnight rates are frequently well below the average shown here.
EV vs gas cost per mile in Minnesota
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 5.0¢ | $678 | $3,391 |
| Tesla Model Y | 5.6¢ | $760 | $3,798 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 6.0¢ | $814 | $4,069 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 9.6¢ | $1,302 | $6,511 |
| Honda Civic | 8.5¢ | $1,153 | $5,766 |
| Toyota Camry | 9.3¢ | $1,261 | $6,307 |
| Honda CR-V | 10.7¢ | $1,442 | $7,208 |
| Ford F-150 | 15.0¢ | $2,018 | $10,091 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.201 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Minnesota?
Minnesota ranks #30 of 50 for EV fuel savings — middle of the pack. For the Model 3 to cost the same to fuel as a Camry, gas in Minnesota would have to drop to about $1.61 a gallon. Add lower upkeep — no oil changes and less brake wear — and the yearly gap typically grows by a few hundred dollars. Whether the switch pays off depends mostly on the price difference you pay up front; enter it in the payback field above.
Nearby in the ranking: Ohio ($588/yr), Missouri ($584/yr), Arkansas ($579/yr), South Carolina ($570/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Minnesota?
At about 15.7¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 3.9¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 4.4¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $11.78 at home; Supercharger and other fast-charging prices are higher and vary by location and time.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than gas in Minnesota?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $583 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Minnesota's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Minnesota?
Our preset uses about 15.7¢ per kWh, a rounded residential average based on U.S. EIA state data. Your bill can differ by utility, season and plan — use the per-kWh total from your own bill for the best estimate.
How much is gas in Minnesota?
The preset uses about $2.99 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.