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Need help deciding if the Commercial EV rate is best for you?

Contact the Minnesota Power EV Group at electricvehicles@mnpower.com or by phone at 218-355-2843.

We understand that EV charging needs can vary, and your business deserves flexibility and control. That’s why Minnesota Power offers two different commercial EV charging rates. One rate is designed for fleet or controlled charging applications, while the other is tailored for public or unscheduled charging. Below, you’ll find more details about each option to help you choose the best fit for your business.

Commercial EV Fleet Charging Rate

Our Commercial EV Fleet Charging rate is designed to help you save money by shifting your energy usage from high-demand On-Peak hours to lower-demand Off-Peak hours. Peak periods occur when energy demand from our customers is at the highest. This usually occurs on weekdays during the late afternoon and early evening. Customer choices about how and when they use energy affect how Minnesota Power provides that energy and at what cost. Customers on the Commercial EV rate will only be charged demand during On-Peak hours. This can result in big savings for customers that can schedule EV charging during Off-Peak periods.

Weekday Time-of-Day Hours

Weekend and Holiday Time-of-Day Hours*

Service Charge: $15.00/month

Commercial EV Public Charging Rate

Demand charges can significantly affect your bill, especially if your chargers are used infrequently throughout the month. For businesses that cannot avoid charging during On-Peak periods, our Commercial EV Public Charging rate offers an EV Demand Credit to help manage costs as the EV market continues to grow. With this rate, demand charges are capped at 30% of your total pre-tax bill, helping to keep your costs affordable as the EV market evolves.

Service Charge: $15.00/month

Energy Charge: 6.931¢ kWh

Demand Charge: $10.53 kW

Demand charge includes both base and transmission demand costs.

Service Extension Credits

Minnesota Power’s Commercial EV Rates require a separate metered service. Minnesota Power can help with the costs of adding this new service! Commercial customers can receive a credit towards Minnesota Power’s costs of adding a new Commercial EV service.

Service Extension Credit Amounts**

- $1,020 for single-phase

- $3,152 for three-phase

**Please note service extension credits are subject to change

Level 1: All plug-in vehicles come equipped with a Level 1 charging cord that can travel with the vehicle. Simply plug into a standard 120-volt electric outlet. This is a good option for vehicles that have 12 or more hours to charge.
Level 2: This requires a 240-volt connection or outlet, the same voltage a clothes dryer or water heater uses. Most EVs will get between 20 and 30 miles of range per hour of charging depending on the vehicle and charger. This is great if a vehicle is expected to be parked between 2 and 8 hours.
DC fast charger: This type of charger is typically found at public stations. They are compatible with most EVs and provide a rapid and convenient charge, typically providing a charge of up to 100 miles in less than 30 minutes. This type of charger is great for public charging and medium/heavy-duty fleet vehicle charging.