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EV Charging Costs in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, MN

Rochester offers growing opportunities for EV owners. With 30 charging stations and an average electricity rate of $0.18/kWh, the city offers competitive rates for electric vehicle charging.

Electricity Rate
$0.18/kWh
Charging Stations
30
City Rank
#3 in Minnesota
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$47.37

Cost per mile

$0.05

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $68.63

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Electricity Rates in Rochester

Primary utility: Xcel Energy

Rate: $0.18/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Rochester: $0.18/kWh

Minnesota average: $0.17/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Rochester

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$47.37View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$85.71View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$45.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Rochester

Total

30

Level 2

25

DC Fast

5

Density

27.1/100k

Available networks in Rochester:

Downtown Rochester Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1200 Main St, Rochester, MN

1.2 miles away

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Central Rochester Charging Hub

Blink

1237 Main St, Rochester, MN

2.9 miles away

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North Rochester Charging Hub

FLO

1274 Main St, Rochester, MN

4.6 miles away

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How Rochester Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Rochester$0.18/kWh$47.37
Minnesota Avg$0.17/kWh$44.74
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
St. Paul$0.16/kWh$42.11
Minneapolis$0.17/kWh$44.74
Xcel EV Programs

Peak: $0.21/kWh

Off-peak: $0.09/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Rochester

Population: 110,742

EV adoption: 3.0%

Average commute: 30.0 minutes

EV adoption rank in Minnesota: #3

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Rochester?

At $0.18/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $47.37 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.

Is home charging in Rochester cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Rochester is about $71.05 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Rochester compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, St. Paul is lower at $0.16/kWh while Minneapolis is higher at $0.17/kWh. Rochester is $0.18/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Rochester?

Rochester has 30 public stations, including 5 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Rochester?

Xcel Energy supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. No fixed rebate amount is listed in this dataset.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

St. Paul

$0.16/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $42.11/month

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Minneapolis

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Station density context: 27.1/100k in Rochester, 33.4/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.