NEVI program in Minnesota
Overview
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.
MnDOT developed the initial Minnesota Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan in 2022 to guide the use of the $68 million in NEVI formula funds that Minnesota was to receive over FFY 2022-2026.
Progress
December 2023-April 2024 - We have issued two rounds of Request for Proposals (RFPs) to fund EV charging infrastructure along the state’s three AFCs: I-94, I-90 and I-35. Twenty-four locations are in the process of pre-construction, construction and operations.
Minnesota NEVI program Rounds 1 and 2, November 2025
| 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 |
July 2025 - We completed an EV Infrastructure Needs Assessment (EVINA) report and the Long-Distance Charging Analysis Dashboard to provide information on EV adoption, EV charging infrastructure needs and potential locations for building charging along long-distance travel corridors.
September 2025 – We submitted a NEVI plan update to FHWA that provides a high-level timeline and actions for MnDOT to take to make use of approximately $41.8 million in FY 2023-2025 NEVI formula funds.
December 2025 – We submitted a request to FHWA to certify the Minnesota Alternative Fuel Corridors as fully built out for EV charging.
Minnesota FHWA Division approved MnDOT’s request for fully built out certification of our Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) for EV charging. This approval allows MnDOT to move forward with using NEVI funds on other roadways.
NEVI funding
MnDOT is in the process of developing a Request for Information for our next round of NEVI funding. We anticipate this will happen in early 2026 with a Request for Proposals to follow. Check back for updates or sign up for email updates.