Drive Electric MN

@GreatPlainsInst VP of Transportation & Fuels and convener of @DriveElectricMN, @BrendanJordanMN, spoke with @WCCO yesterday about the high tab fees Minnesota drivers are paying after legislation was passed in 2025 to increase them. cbsnews.com/.../minnesota-…

How can electric school buses benefit your community? 🚌⚡ Join @MN350 to learn about cleaner air, cost savings, and climate impacts. Register: mn350.org/events/what-ca… #ElectricSchoolBuses #CleanEnergy

EV batteries aren’t just for cars anymore 🔋 The “Battery Belt” is expanding to support energy storage for the grid, data centers, and renewables—strengthening the backbone of electrification. 🔗 batterytechonline.com/ev-batteries/t… #DriveElectricMN #EnergyStorage #EVs

Thinking about going electric? ⚡ MotorTrend highlights some of the best EV deals of May 2026—with big incentives on popular models like the IONIQ 5 and EV6. EVs are becoming more affordable than ever. 🔗 motortrend.com/features/best-… #DriveElectricMN #EVDeals

Higher gas prices + cheaper EVs = a tipping point. ⚡ For many drivers, going electric is no longer about ideals—it’s about dollars and cents. nytimes.com/2026/04/27/ups…

A flood of off‑lease EVs is coming to used car lots. ⚡🚘 More supply = lower prices = easier EV adoption. The used EV moment is just getting started. nytimes.com/2026/04/25/bus…

The 2026 Kia EV6 just got a big price cut—now starting under $40k. 🚗⚡ EV affordability isn’t coming “someday.” It’s happening now. insideevs.com/news/793932/20…

Gas prices up. Used EV prices down. ⚡ From Bolts to Ioniqs, today’s used EV market offers real range and real savings. The cheapest way around might finally be electric. autoblog.com/features/gas-i…

Chevy Bolt 2.0 shows how much the EV market has changed: new LFP batteries, faster charging, NACS access, and a sharper focus on affordability. Less hype. More reality. ⚡🚗 detroitnews.com/story/business…

California’s push on bidirectional EV charging highlights the grid value of vehicles—not just as loads, but as flexible energy resources. V2G and V2H could redefine how EVs support resilience, reliability, and clean energy integration. electronicdesign.com/technologies/p…

As EV adoption grows, automakers are calling for a rethink of how we fund roads. Replacing the gas tax with a vehicle fee raises big questions about equity, efficiency, and how transportation funding evolves in an electrified future. gmauthority.com/blog/2026/04/g…

Even with 400-mile EV ranges, many drivers still feel range anxiety. This piece underscores that infrastructure visibility, reliability, and user experience matter just as much as battery size in winning consumer confidence. heatmap.news/electric-vehic…

Right-to-charge laws are helping renters and condo owners install EV chargers—even in shared buildings. Policy details matter, and this one directly expands who can realistically own an EV. 🔑⚖️ #RightToCharge #EVPolicy yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/04/how-ri…

Ionna is partnering with Circle K to roll out more high-powered EV fast chargers at convenience store locations nationwide. Easy access + familiar stops = a better charging experience. 🔌⚡ #EVCharging #FastCharging insideevs.com/news/792988/io…

Southern California just opened a shared EV charging hub with 76 stalls for medium- & heavy-duty trucks. Shared infrastructure can cut costs, de-risk deployment, and help electric trucking scale faster. ⚡🚛 #ElectricTrucks #ChargingInfrastructure truckingdive.com/news/new-share…

The @GreatPlainsInst has updated its EV charging cost impact tool! ⚡🔌 The revised version helps charging site hosts better understand how taxes and fees affect charging costs and station economics. Learn more: driveelectricmn.org/revised-tool-h…

Join Drive Electric Minnesota at the second annual City of Oakdale Eco Fair and Clothing Swap on April 25! The event includes vendors and exhibitors, a clothing swap, family-friendly activities, and a food truck. Learn more at oakdalemn.gov/1018/Eco-Fair.

Gas prices are changing travel habits ⛽ A new report shows some drivers are skipping car trips because fuel is too expensive—opting instead for shared e‑bikes, scooters, and other alternatives. More via @autoblog: autoblog.com/news/some-driv…

Uber is expanding its $4,000 EV grant program across more U.S. markets ⚡ The effort helps drivers make the switch to electric vehicles while reducing emissions from ride‑hailing trips nationwide. Details via @USATODAY: usatoday.com/story/cars/new…

EV range isn’t just about batteries 🔋 Michelin’s new EV‑focused tires use low rolling resistance tech to improve efficiency—potentially boosting range by up to 10%. Here’s how they work: slashgear.com/2137029/michel…