Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) are more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles, they’re better for the environment and they help create healthier communities.
Along with the resources below, view our electric vehicle testimonial videos of St. Louis Park residents and employees talking about what they love most about driving electric.
Residents
Choosing a vehicle
Use Shift2Electric's to see the current electric vehicles on the market, as well as their range, charging rate, battery size and more. This list is updated periodically.
Public charging
There are many public, and often free, Level 2 and DC fast charging stations in St. Louis Park and surrounding cities. Explore the Plugshare map to find locations that will work for you. Level 2 chargers are available at Westwood Hills Nature Center, city hall, the Municipal Service Center, Aquila Park and The Rec Center and are free for the first three hours.
Charging at home: one to four-unit residents
- Level 1 charging: Plug your EV into a typical household 120-volt outlet. No extra equipment or installation is required. This kind of charging will be adequate for those who drive 40 – 50 miles a day or less.
- Level 2 charging: Xcel Energy offers incentive programs for at-home chargers, electric panel upgrades and charging pricing programs. Learn more on their .
Charging at home: apartment residents
Your landlord or property management company may be willing to install a Level 2 charger or dedicate a Level 1 outlet to EV charging. Many employers are also beginning to provide a charging option for employees, and there are many public charging options available.
Mudcharging.com has great EV charging guidance and resources for EV owners, homeowner associations and building owners/managers interested in installing chargers at apartment buildings.
Business and property managers
Installing a charger and fleet electrification
Drive Electric Minnesota's Finding the Best Charging Option for Your Community guide explains the process of installing electric vehicle charging at workplaces, from choosing a charger to selecting the site, as well as what vehicles will work best for your fleet.
Multifamily charging resources
Mudcharging.com has great EV charging guidance and resources for EV owners, homeowner associations and building owners/managers interested in installing chargers at apartment buildings.