Find the right vehicle
Want to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) but aren’t sure where to start? Depending on your needs and driving habits, there are many types of vehicles to choose from.
What are My Driving Patterns?
According to Kelley Blue Book, the average American drives about 40 miles a day, which is well within the range of EVs on the market today. To estimate your driving needs, track your average daily miles over a week or a month. Then, use one of the buying guides below to see which EV makes sense for you!
Which electric vehicle is right for me?
Use these buying guides to explore which EV is right for you!
- EV info list. Compiled by Shift2Electric, this list provides information on EVs available for purchase in the United States and includes EV safety ratings.
- PlugStar Shopping Assistant. Produced by Plug In America, this interactive shopping assistant can help you find the right EV based on your driving needs. Results estimate your total cost of ownership, annual vehicle miles traveled, and charging cost.
Where can I test drive an EV?
- Ride-and-drive events: These typically include test drives, an electric-vehicle owner display, and a presentation. They happen frequently during National Drive Electric Month. If we know of one coming up, we’ll post it to our Events page.
- Dealerships and retail centers: Automotive dealerships and retail centers (e.g., Tesla, Rivian) across the state have electric vehicles on their lots available for purchasing/leasing and test driving.
- Twin Cities Auto Show: Minnesota’s annual Twin Cities Auto Show usually includes several electric vehicles available to test drive.
Where can I purchase an electric vehicle?
You’ve decided to purchase an electric vehicle but aren’t sure where to go next. Thankfully, the EV Sales Savvy from Shift2Electric takes the pressure out of making these decisions on your own. Coordinated by the MN Electric Vehicle Owners, it’s a tool that recommends EV sales personnel according to a range of criteria.
Tip: Find out how you can save money when purchasing or leasing an electric vehicle by visiting ElectricForAll.