Electric vehicle infrastructure
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program provides funds to states to build a convenient, affordable, reliable, and equitable fast charging network for EVs across the United States. Program funds must first be used to install direct current fast chargers (DCFC) along any alternative fuel corridors (AFCs) for EV charging that had been designated by the states. After states complete the AFC build-out, they can use the remaining funds on other roadways within the state.
NEVI funding round 3a request for proposals
The NEVI Round 3A request for proposals is now closed. This phase of NEVI funding continues Minnesota's work to support long-distance travel throughout the state. The solicitation included 74 eligible clusters where charging stations could be proposed and made $41.18 million in obligated funds available for deployment along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors.
Next steps include:
- Reviewing all applications and scoring all responsive applications
- Awarding up to 40 grants in this round, with no more than one award per cluster
- Announcing conditional awards by Dec. 30, 2026 (date subject to change dependent on the volume of applications received)
Awards
As of Nov. 6, 2026, there are nine operational locations from round 1 and 2 funding:
- Burnsville (I-35, exit 88B)
- North Branch (I-35, exit 47)
- Stewartville (I-90, exit 209)
- Moose Lake (I-35, exit 214)
- Forest Lake (I-35, exit 129)
- Lake Elmo (I-94, exit 251)
- Albert Lea (I-35, exit 11)
- Alexandria (I-94, exit 100)
Other locations are in varying stages of pre-construction and construction. We'll update station status as they come online.
| AFC | Exit | Grantee | Location | Status | Maximum grant reimbursement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-90 | 12 | Francis Energy Charging | 1202 S Kniss Ave, Luverne, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $873,085.44 |
| I-90 | 43 | Kwik Trip | 1755 N Humiston Ave, Worthington, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $680,535.00 |
| I-90 | 73 | Francis Energy Charging | 120 Industrial Parkway, Jackson, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $923,949.63 |
| I-90 | 119 | Francis Energy Charging | 1555 Domes Dr, Blue Earth, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $862,576.49 |
| I-90 | 157 | Kwik Trip | 2611 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $713,097.00 |
| I-90 | 179 | Kwik Trip | 1509 10th Place NE, Austin, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $650,853.00 |
| I-90 | 209 | Kwik Trip | 101 Schumann Dr NW, Stewartville, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $641,421.00 |
| I-90 | 233 | Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores | 2102 Enterprise Drive, St. Charles, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $998,648.21 |
| I-35 | 11 | Tesla | 820 Happy Trails Ln, Albert Lea, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $546,512.20 |
| I-35 | 88 B | Francis Energy Charging | 14350 Nicollet Ct, Burnsville, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $828,952.68 |
| I-35 | 129 | Kwik Trip | 4868 208th St. N, Forest Lake, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $662,330.40 |
| I-35 | 147 | Kwik Trip | 5435 St. Croix Trail, North Branch, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $596,035.20 |
| I-35 | 169 | Circle K Stores | 715 13th Street SW, Pine City, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $302,281.92 |
| I-35 | 214 | Kwik Trip | 4694 Opportunity Drive, Moose Lake, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $746,764.20 |
| I-35 | 249 | Circle K Stores | 9314 W. Skyline Parkway, Proctor, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $497,735.52 |
| I-94 | 2B | Circle K Stores | 3475 28th Avenue S., Moorhead, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $497,735.52 |
| I-94 | 22 | Energy Hunters | 619 Front St N, Barnesville, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $519,938.50 |
| I-94 | 54 | Francis Energy Charging | 610 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $858,540.02 |
| I-94 | 100 | Pilot Travel Centers | 3181 Evergreen Lane, Alexandria, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $783,554.40 |
| I-94 | 127 | Circle K Stores | 1185 S Main, Sauk Centre, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $497,735.52 |
| I-94 | 164 | Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores | 8708 Crossing Drive, Rockville, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $724,556.60 |
| I-94 | 205 | Kwik Trip | 4400 O Day Ave NE, St. Michael, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $660,662.30 |
| I-94 | 30 | Francis Energy Charging | 7011 Northland Cir N, Brooklyn Park, MN | Awarded Round 1 | $758,677.88 |
| I-94 | 251 | Kwik Trip | 8513 5TH ST N, Lake Elmo, MN | Awarded Round 2 | $649,755.00 |