I got my 2022 Bolt EV 2LT in September and have loved driving it for the 9,000 miles I've put on it. I usually charge at home using the 240V outlet Qmerit installed. That system works great. I decided to try DC Fast Charging for the first time. honestly, it was a frustrating experience. In about 45 minutes, I only gained 60 miles of range. The session was capped at 60 minutes, and it stopped at 80% battery capacity, which means I’d need multiple sessions on a long trip. Charging cost me $8.70, but when I compared it to gas prices (around $2.75/gallon here), it ended up being more expensive than driving my Cadillac, which gets 22 MPG!
I still love my Bolt and will continue charging at home, but I can’t see myself relying on fast chargers for road trips after this.
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MnDOT announces locations of 13 electric vehicle fast charging stations
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation announces that 13 grantees have been selected to move to the next step in the process to receive funding from National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The funds will be used to build and maintain EV fast charging stations across the state. Grant dollars are a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which is designed to provide a convenient, affordable, reliable and equitable national network of EV chargers.
"This is a critical step in our efforts to make sure no matter where you travel in this great state, you're able to quickly charge your electric vehicle and get back on the road exploring Minnesota," said Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger. "The NEVI program provides every state the opportunity to build out much needed fast charging stations for electric vehicles. We appreciate hearing from so many Minnesotans in this process and your input will help to continue building this infrastructure across our state."
MnDOT selected 13 locations from 38 applicants along the designated I-94 and I-35 Alternative Fuel Corridors. Combined, those selected will receive more than $7.8 million in funding to build, own and operate fast charging stations.
Locations selected
- Circle K Stores, Moorhead - $497,735
- Pilot Travel Centers, Alexandria - $783,554
- Circle K Stores, Sauk Center - $497,735
- Universal EV, St. Cloud - $590,952
- Kwik Trip, St. Michael - $660,662
- Francis Energy Charging, Brooklyn Park - $758,677
- Circle K Stores, Proctor - $497,735
- Circle K Stores, Pine City - $302,281
- Kwik Trip, North Branch - $596,035
- Kwik Trip, Moose Lake - $746,764
- Circle K Stores, Forest Lake - $497,735
- Francis Energy Charging, Burnsville - $828,952
- Tesla, Albert Lea - $546,512
The sites that were selected met the following requirements:
- Located no more than 50 miles apart along the Alternative Fuel Corridor
- Located less than one mile driving distance from an interstate exit
- Have a minimum of four 150 kW charging ports able to operate simultaneously
- Are open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no entry fee to access the chargers
The next steps for the 13 locations include finalizing contracts, conducting environmental reviews and finalizing site designs. Station installations are expected within the next year.
MnDOT is also planning for the next round of funding and has begun outreach efforts to learn more about what Minnesotans think about possible locations and additional priorities that can help in the selection process.
To learn more, sign up for updates or to take the survey, go to
talk.dot.state.mn.us/mnevina. Additional information can be found on the NEVI webpage at
mndot.gov/nevi.
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