Electric Vehicles

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have become much more affordable in recent years, are cheaper to fuel and maintain than gas vehicles and are better for the environment.

Check out Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy’s webpage on, what you need to know about driving an EV.
Visit Drive Electric Minnesota’s website to learn more about different types of EVs, thing to consider when purchasing, and charging options.

Looking to buy

Use Xcel Energy’s EV catalog tool to help you find the right electric vehicle for you. It will review electric vehicles based on your commute, number of seats, budget, home charging system, vehicle type, and more.

Federal Tax Credit: Up to $7,500 federal tax credit is available for certain electric vehicles and income qualified buyers.

The State of Minnesota will launch a rebate program soon for new electric vehicles purchased or leased on or after May 25, 2023. Visit the Commerce Department's website for more information.

Public Charging

At Home Charging

HOURCAR program

EVs for your business or organization

For Businesses

EV Installation: Drive Electric Minnesota’s Finding The Best Charging Option For Your Community provides step by step information for installing an EV charger at your business.
Federal Tax Credit: For the first time, there are federal tax credit dollars available for commercial EVs. See New Tax Credit for Commercial EVs (Section 45W).
Xcel Energy Public Charging EV Service Pilot: Xcel Energy is offering charging infrastructure construction (transformer, meter, panel, conduit, and wiring at no cost), infrastructure maintenance, and technical assistance to businesses that choose to install an EV charger.
Multifamily Charging
- Xcel’s Multifamily Charging Program: Xcel Energy has multiple programs and advisors that can help multifamily buildings meet their EV charger needs.
- Apartment or Condo Managers: EV chargers can be an important amenity to current and potential residents. Learn more about next steps to adding an EV charger at MUD Charging.

For Organizations

EV Installation: Drive Electric Minnesota’s Finding The Best Charging Option For Your Community provides step by step information for installing an EV charger at your organization.