Minnesota Power and your EV charger
Minnesota Power offers 2 electric vehicle (EV) programs in Minnesota that we have verified against its own published terms, listed below with the amount, the funding status and the date we checked.
Federal listing checked 2026-08-25
| Program | Type | Who qualifies | Amount | Status | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Second Service Rebate | Electrical work, toward the wiring | Residential | $500 | Open | 2026-09-02 | mnpower.com |
| Electric Vehicle Rebate (vehicle purchase, 2026 program year) | EV program | Residential, commercial | $500–$1,000 | Open, ends 2026-12-31 | 2026-09-02 | mnpower.com |
Verified programs
- Minnesota Power residential electric customer
- Must enroll in the Residential EV Service Rate (a separately metered service, distinct from the whole-home Time-of-Day rate)
- Second meter socket wired to a dedicated electric service panel required
- Minnesota Power customer
- Battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
- Purchased (not leased) from a licensed dealer between 2026-04-01 and 2026-12-31
- Income-qualified tier requires LIHEAP enrollment or Minnesota Power's self-declare income & usage rate discount
- One rebate per vehicle purchased
Conditions are quoted from each program’s own published terms as we read them on the date shown. Meeting them is what makes an application eligible; it is not an approval, and a utility can apply requirements it does not publish.
Listed by the Department of Energy
- EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate
- EV Managed Charging Program
Names as published by the Alternative Fuels Data Center, checked 2026-08-25. The federal listing carries no amounts; the figures above come from Minnesota Power's own published terms.
Questions about Minnesota Power in Minnesota
How much does Minnesota Power pay toward the electrical work for an EV charger install in Minnesota?
For residential customers, Minnesota Power's EV Second Service Rebate in Minnesota is $500 toward the wiring (Open, checked 2026-09-02).
Does Minnesota Power pay toward the electrical work for an EV charger install in Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota Power's EV Second Service Rebate in Minnesota: Open, checked 2026-09-02 against Minnesota Power's own published terms.
Where the federal credit went
There is no federal EV charger tax credit for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. Section 30C was terminated by section 70504 of Public Law 119-21. Any quote or article that nets a federal credit against your cost today is out of date — which is most of them.
Utility’s own page: https://www.mnpower.com/ProgramsRebates
Price the install for your address
Whatever Minnesota Power does or does not pay, the install cost is driven by your panel, the run and the permit. Model it in a couple of minutes.