EV vs Gas in Minnesota: Yearly Cost (2026)

An electric car in Minnesota costs about $983 a year to run, including the $150 state EV fee, compared with $1,672 of gas for a 30 mpg car – the EV saves about $689 a year (26 of 51 for EV savings).

12,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, 85% home charging at 17.45¢/kWh, gas $4.18/gal. Change any number below.

Miles driven per yearmiHome electricity rate$/kWhShare charged at home%Public fast-charging price$/kWhEV efficiencymi/kWhYearly EV registration fee$State EV surcharge on top of normal registrationGas price$/galGas car fuel economympg

EV per year (charging + EV fee)$983

Gas car fuel per year$1,672

EV saves per year$689

EV charging only$833

EV cost per mile$0.082

Gas cost per mile$0.139

Minnesota EV registration fee

Battery-electric (BEV)	$150.00 / year
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)	$75.00 / year

Minimum surcharge for January 2026–June 2027 (the greater of the minimum or an MSRP-based amount). Minimum drops to $100/$50 from July 1, 2027.

Source: www.revisor.mn.gov, checked October 24, 2026.

Charging at home vs public chargers

Charging only at home, the EV would cost about $815 a year in Minnesota. Every 10% of miles moved to public fast chargers (about $0.48/kWh) adds roughly $112 a year. See the cost per charge for popular models in EV charging cost in Minnesota.

Nearby states

Iowa: EV $916 vs gas $1,658 a year
Kansas: EV $928 vs gas $1,658 a year
Missouri: EV $939 vs gas $1,658 a year
Nebraska: EV $865 vs gas $1,658 a year
North Dakota: EV $823 vs gas $1,658 a year
South Dakota: EV $866 vs gas $1,658 a year

EV vs gas in every state

Frequently asked questions

Is an EV cheaper than gas in Minnesota?

Yes. Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV costs about $983 ($833 of electricity plus the $150 state EV fee) versus $1,672 of gas for a 30 mpg car – a difference of $689 a year.

How much is the EV registration fee in Minnesota?

$150.00 a year for a battery-electric vehicle and $75.00 for a plug-in hybrid, on top of normal registration. Minimum surcharge for January 2026–June 2027 (the greater of the minimum or an MSRP-based amount). Minimum drops to $100/$50 from July 1, 2027.

What gas price makes an EV and a gas car cost the same in Minnesota?

About $2.46 a gallon for a 30 mpg car, counting charging and the EV fee. Gas is currently $4.18.

Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly (July 2026). Gasoline: EIA weekly retail prices, week of 2026-10-19. Estimates only; excludes purchase price, insurance and maintenance.