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EV Charger Rebates and Incentives in Minnesota
For property owners and operators in Minnesota, EV charger rebates and incentives can turn a major capital expense into an affordable upgrade. This guide covers the state, utility, and regional funding options available to workplaces, multifamily housing, and cold-climate fleet operators. Find the programs that help you build EV-ready infrastructure for less.
Connexus Energy – Workplace/Public Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
Connexus Energy offers $500 to $1,000 to help businesses and public locations install Level 2 EV chargers.
Otter Tail Power – Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate and Time–Of–Use Rate
Otter Tail Power offers $400 for installing a Level 2 charger on an off-peak rate, available to residential and commercial customers.
Clean School Bus
EPA's Clean School Bus Program funds eligible applicants replacing older diesel school buses with clean, alternative-fuel or zero-emission models, including associated charging infrastructure.
National Alternative Fuels Corridors
FHWA designates a national network of highway corridors for EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure, helping guide where charging investment is prioritized.
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants
FHWA's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program funds publicly accessible EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure along designated corridors and in communities, though funding availability has been subject to ongoing federal budget and legal disputes.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
FHWA's NEVI Formula Program provides states funding, covering up to 80% of eligible costs, to strategically build out EV charging infrastructure along designated highway corridors nationwide.
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, run by the US DOT and DOE, coordinates technical assistance and planning for EV charging deployment, operation, and maintenance nationwide.
Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants
EPA grants fund the incremental cost of replacing heavy-duty diesel vehicles with zero-emission models, along with related charging infrastructure.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability Grants
FHWA's EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program funds repair and replacement of existing, non-operational public Level 2 and DC fast chargers.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Research and Development Grants
DOE grants of up to $200,000 support research and development of commercial innovations in EV chargers, EV batteries, and alternative fuel vehicle technologies.
Large-Scale Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Planning and Siting Grants
DOE's R-STEP program offers grants up to $2 million for large-scale renewable energy and EV charger planning and siting projects.
Federal Transportation Facility Improvement Program
FHWA's Federal Lands Access Program funds transportation facility improvements on or near federal lands, including light-duty EV charging infrastructure.
Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Grant Program
EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants fund projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions across six sectors, including transportation electrification.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
DOE's SuperTruck Charge program offers grants up to $36 million to design, develop, and demonstrate replicable medium- and heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure.