Minnesota is electrifying all sorts of transportation, not just cars. Learn more about the different programs and initiatives happening in the North Star State:
Electric Vehicle Carshare and Rideshare
Minnesotans who don’t own their own car can still get around in an EV.
The Twin Cities area is home to Evie Carshare, an electric vehicle carsharing fleet where members can rent EVs by the minute to drive.
Rideshare services also let you choose a ride in an EV – look for “electric” or “green” ride options.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) oversees the federal NEVI program, which places charging stations every 50 miles along approved “Alternative Fuel Corridors” (I-35, I-90, I-94) as well as other long-distance travel corridors. Learn more about NEVI, including the location of charging stations and potential funding rounds, on MnDOT’s website.
Electric School Buses
Many school districts in Minnesota have received funding from the Department of Commerce, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and others to purchase and operate electric school buses. See this map of electric school buses in Minnesota put together by the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and learn more about the benefits of electric school buses from the World Resources Institute’s Electric School Bus Initiative.
Electric Transit Buses
Transit authorities in Minnesota, including Metro Transit, are incorporating battery electric transit buses into their fleet. Electrifying transit doubles down on emissions reductions by reducing both vehicle miles traveled and the amount of emissions for every mile.
E-Bikes
Electric bikes are like normal bikes, but they use a battery-powered motor to assist cyclists with pedaling, making cycling longer distances and up steeper slopes easier. E-bikes cost less than cars to buy, and can be a great source of exercise while making everyday trips to the grocery store or work more feasible to cycle.