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EV charging in Ely, MN
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Ely, MN. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Ely has 3 public charging stations with 10 Level 2 ports, including 2 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 3Public stations
- 10Level 2 ports
- 2DC fast ports
- 17%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 2 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 2 networks: Tesla Destination (2), ZEFNET (1).
Connectors on record: NACS / Tesla at 2 stations; J1772 (Level 2) at 2 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
Of these stations, 2 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 1. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
2 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Ely compares
- 9.3 public stations per 10,000 residents — 4.7× the Minnesota rate (2).
- 6.2 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 3.3× the Minnesota rate (1.9).
Who runs Ely's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ZEFNET | 2 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Ely's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (3,214 residents; Minnesota 5,793,151). Station counts use NREL's address city, which can extend past city limits, so rates are approximate.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Ely has 3 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Trailhead 15 South 4th Avenue West | ZEFNET | DC fast 2 DC fast + 2 Level 2 · CHAdeMO, J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - Tesla Destination 1441 E Sheridan St | Tesla Destination | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Adventure Inn - Tesla Destination 1145 E Sheridan Street | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
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What this means
Level 2 is the standard public and home charger (240V) — a few hours for a full charge, fine for shopping, work, or overnight. DC fast charging is the highway kind: 20–40 minutes to most of a charge, but not every station has it.
Connectors are the plug shape. J1772 is the universal Level 2 plug almost every non-Tesla EV uses. CCS and CHAdeMO are DC fast-charging plugs (CHAdeMO is older, mostly older Nissan Leafs). NACS is Tesla's plug, now the emerging US standard — many newer non-Teslas use it or an adapter.
This page summarizes NREL's own station records and is not a live availability map — a charger listed here can still be busy, broken, or behind a gate. Check the network's app before you rely on a specific plug.
Charging at home in Ely?
Most EV owners do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 charger. See our home EV charger buying guide for what to look for and how to match a charger to your car's connector.
EV charging near Ely
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.