Minnesota Eyes $41M Plan for 40 New EV Fast-Charging Sites

Minnesota is preparing to substantially expand its EV fast-charging footprint, with a proposed $41 million initiative that could add roughly 40 new charging locations across the state. A key focus of the plan is moving beyond the three major interstates that have so far anchored most of the state’s charging buildout, opening up routes and regions that have been underserved.

The approach signals a shift in how states think about charging infrastructure: instead of concentrating only on high-traffic corridors, the goal is a broader network that makes electric driving practical for more communities. If the funding comes together, the new sites would extend fast-charging access to drivers who currently have few options outside the main highways.

The plan remains a proposal at this stage, and the exact locations, timeline, and final funding details have yet to be confirmed. Still, the scale of the investment reflects growing momentum behind public charging expansion in the Midwest.