SF2092
Kilowatt per hour tax enactment for electric vehicle charging
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF3189
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes a new tax on electric vehicle (EV) charging in Minnesota. Key points include:
- Tax Implementation: Beginning October 1, 2025, a tax of $0.05 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) will be imposed on electric fuel delivered at public charging stations.
- Exemptions:
- Private residence charging (paid by the owner or occupant) is exempt from the tax.
- Low-capacity charging stations (under 50 kW) and free charging stations are also exempt.
- "Legacy chargers" (existing before October 1, 2023, without metering systems) are exempt until January 1, 2032.
- Private residence charging (paid by the owner or occupant) is exempt from the tax.
- Tax Collection & Allocation:
- Collected by charging station operators and remitted monthly to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
- Revenue is split evenly: 50% to the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund and 50% to the Transportation Advancement Account.
- Repeal of Existing EV Surcharge: The bill repeals the current $75 annual EV registration surcharge under Minnesota Statutes 168.013, subdivision 1m.
This legislation aims to generate transportation funding by taxing EV charging at public stations, replacing the flat registration fee previously imposed on EV owners.
Past committee meetings
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Transportation | |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Action | Comm report: Amended, No recommendation, re-referred to | Taxes | |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
| April 07, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added |
Meeting documents
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Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
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