Minnesota Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Minnesota, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
49
laws and incentives in Minnesota related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
- Commercial Off-Peak Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Incentive – Xcel Energy added 3/23/2023
- Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Incentive – Xcel Energy added 3/23/2023
- Fleet Electrification Services – Xcel Energy added 3/23/2023
- Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) Demand Charge Rate – Minnesota Power added 3/23/2023
Fueling Stations
2,492
stations in Minnesota with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 245 | 0 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 11 | 9 |
| Electric (EVSE ports) | 1,622 | 118 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 428 | 12 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 0 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 45 | 2 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 0 | 0 |
Clean Cities Coalitions
Clean Cities builds partnerships to advance alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicle technologies through a national network of more than 75 coalitions.
Minnesota has 1 coalition:
Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition
Contact a local coalition or regional manager for project assistance or to connect with other local stakeholders.
Transportation Fuel Consumption
Source: State Energy Data System based on beta data converted to gasoline gallon equivalents of petroleum (GGEs) for the transportation sector (which includes more than highway vehicles) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Vehicles Registered in 2021
| Electric (EV) | 15,000 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 8,900 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 95,200 |
| Biodiesel | 40,100 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 548,700 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 300 |
| Propane | 0 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 4,342,800 |
| Diesel | 128,700 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
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Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of January 2023
| Fuel | Midwest Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $4.14/gallon | $3.77/GGE | $4.46/gallon | $4.06/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $2.60/gallon | $3.67/GGE | $2.77/gallon | $3.91/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.55/GGE | $2.55/GGE | $3.25/GGE | $3.25/GGE |
| Propane | $3.67/gallon | $5.06/GGE | $3.66/gallon | $5.05/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.09/gallon | $3.09/GGE | $3.31/gallon | $3.31/GGE |
| Diesel | $4.31/gallon | $3.88/GGE | $4.58/gallon | $4.12/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Midwest PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Accelerating Alternatives for Minnesota Drivers
- Cold-Weather Operation, Observation, and Learning Electric Vehicles (COOL EVs)
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- Midwest EVOLVE (Midwest Electric Vehicle Opportunities: Learning, Events, Experience
- Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
- No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees
- Twin Cities Electric Vehicle Community Mobility Network
- U.S. Fuels Across America’s Highways - Michigan to Montana (M2M)
- Upper Midwest Inter-Tribal Electric Vehicle Charging Community Network
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2021 data from EIA
More Resources
- Minnesota Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Minnesota State Energy Office
- Minnesota – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- Maps and Data – Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Maps – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Projection Tool (EVI-Pro) Lite
- State Electrification Planning and Funding