• Vehicles may be new or used.
• Vehicles must be either electric or plug-in hybrid.
• Vehicles must be purchased ore leased on or after May 25, 2023.
• Vehicles must be titled in MN.
• New vehicles must have base MSRP of $55,000 or less, excluding taxes and fewer. Used vehicles must have a purchase price of $25,000 or less.

• Rebates are up to $2,500 for new EVs.
• Rebates are up to $600 for used EVs.

• No, there is not an income eligibility component to the MN Department of Commerce EV rebate program.

• EV rebate applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until the funding has been fully distributed OR June 30, 2027, whichever occurs first.

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The State of Minnesota is updating the Minnesota State Building Code to include guidance for commercial EVSE. This page will be updated accordingly.

406.2.7 Electric vehicle charging stations.

Where provided, electric vehicle charging stations shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70. Electric vehicle charging system equipment shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2202. Electric vehicle supply equipment shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2594. Accessibility to electric vehicle charging stations shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 11.

To learn more, read the 2020 Minnesota Building Code.

Are you ready to install EV charging infrastructure at your residence or commercial property? Residents and commercial businesses must obtain proper electrical and building permits and follow the City's permitting process. View the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Permit Checklist here.

This entire section is excerpted from the U.S. Access Board's Design Recommendations for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (2023).

"Types of EV charging stations that must be accessible

Entities subject to the ADA or ABA must provide EV charging stations that are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities.

Some examples of EV charging stations that may be covered under the ADA or ABA include those installed at:

• State or local government offices
• Public parks
• Municipal building parking lots
• Street parking and the public right-of-way
• Residential housing facilities provided by a state or local government
• Public EV charging stations provided by a private entity
• Fleet charging stations used by the federal government
• Commercial fleet charging stations available to corporate clients
• Rest stops along the Interstate Highway System"

"Accessible Mobility Features

EV chargers designed to serve people who use mobility devices must be located on an accessible route and should provide

• a vehicle charging space at least 11 feet wide and 20 feet long
• adjoining access aisle at least 5 feet wide
• clear floor or ground space at the same level as the vehicle charging space and positioned for an unobstructed side reach
• accessible operable parts, including on the charger and connector

These mobility features allow sufficient space for a person who uses a mobility device to exit and maneuver around the vehicle, retrieve the EV connector, and plug the connector into the electric vehicle charging inlet. Since EVs do not have a uniform charging inlet location, a larger vehicle charging space is needed to maneuver around all sides of the electric vehicle.

"Accessible communication features

Accessible communication features enable people who are deaf or hard of hearing, people with vision impairments (but who drive), little people, and other people with disabilities who might not need accessible mobility features (like access aisles) to use an EV charger.

All EV chargers should have accessible communication features and operable parts. All EV chargers that are procured or maintained by a federal agency must comply with the Section 508 Standards because they are Information Communication Technology (ICT). See 36 C.F.R.  §1194.1, App. A & C.”