Minnesota Power, an ALLETE Company

Project overview

We’re working to increase the number of public charging stations for electric vehicles in northern Minnesota and plan to install 16 DC fast chargers in communities we serve beginning in 2023. A robust DC fast charging network will encourage EV adoption by easing range anxiety and creating equitable access to charging for all EV drivers. It’s all part of our EnergyForward strategy for a carbon-free energy future.

Sites for the DC fast chargers include both rural and more densely populated communities in our northern Minnesota service area and our network will increase access to EV charging options along major travel corridors or where there are large distance gaps between existing public chargers. DC fast chargers will be located in 13 communities (including two in Duluth) and at sites along Highway 371 and Highway 53.

What kind of chargers will be installed?

Minnesota Power will install a DC fast charger and a Level 2 charger at each site. DC fast charging stations will range between 50-350 kilowatts and be a popular choice for many EV owners because they provide the quickest recharge time. Each DC fast charger will be able to charge two EVs at the same time. The Level 2 charger will provide a backup option if the DC fast charger is being serviced or is in use.

Have questions about Minnesota Power’s DC Fast Charger Project?

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

Minnesota Power’s parent company, ALLETE, has entered an agreement to be acquired by a partnership led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners and start the process to become a private company.

This transaction will not change our operations, strategy or shared purpose and values, and it is business as usual for all of us at Minnesota Power. Learn more at www.ALLETEforward.com.