Question 1

Electric vehicles have the range you need for a day out.

Accepted Answer

Today’s electric vehicles can easily travel more than 100 miles on a single charge, with several models capable of over 300 miles per charge. Going for a longer drive? There are charging stations across the US, and it’s easy to find the closest one to you using plugshare.com. There are also plug-in hybrid electric models available, which use a battery and electric motor with a shorter range—often 30 to 40 miles—and also have a gasoline backup.

Question 2

There are hundreds of chargers in Minnesota, and more are being added all the time.

Accepted Answer

Unless you’re planning a long trip (more than 100 miles), you likely won’t need a public charger. But when you do, DC fast chargers (DCFCs) give you 180-240 miles of range per hour, and Level 2 chargers (240 volts) give you 10-20 miles of range per hour.

Question 3

Most charging happens at home, overnight.

Accepted Answer

Depending on your driving needs, you may be able to get by with a standard 120-volt outlet in your garage, which will provide 2 to 5 miles of range per hour. A 240-volt outlet can charge the vehicle even faster.

Question 4

Electric vehicles can fit the whole family and more.

Accepted Answer

There’s an electric vehicle to suit almost any need, and they come in all shapes and sizes: sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, SUVs, and trucks. Some models come with all-wheel drive and can tow more than 5,000 pounds.

Question 5

Cold weather? No problem.

Accepted Answer

Scandinavian countries have the highest percentage of electric vehicle drivers in the world (and it’s cold there)! With more consistent acceleration and a lower center of gravity, electric vehicles often perform better in cold weather than gasoline vehicles. Cold weather can impact battery life on the most bitterly cold days, with some electric vehicles seeing up to a 40 percent reduction. These temperatures usually only happen 3 to 4 times a year and also impact gas-powered cars.

Question 6

The greenhouse gas reduction is real.

Accepted Answer

When charged with 100 percent renewable electricity, electric vehicles in Minnesota are 88 percent less greenhouse-gas intensive than gasoline vehicles. On Minnesota’s average electric grid, electric vehicles are 58 percent less greenhouse-gas intensive.

Communities

Our Communities Journey is organized around the big steps community decision makers take when supporting vehicle electrification. If you’re just starting out, we recommend you start on this page. Otherwise, visit the page closest to where you are on your journey.

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