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Electric Vehicle Charging

Charge your EV the Energy Wise way!

MVEC’s EV24 is a 24-hour Time-of-Use (TOU) Electric Vehicle charging program that lets you charge your electric vehicle whenever you need it—while saving money by charging during off-peak hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Shifting your charging to lower-demand times helps keep electricity reliable and costs lower for everyone.

Graph of electric vehicle charging times or TOU including EV Wise, EV General and EV Critical

How to enroll in EV-24

Member’s Role

You’re responsible for hiring a licensed electrician and preparing your home for MVEC’s EV24 meter.

  • Hire a licensed electrician of your choice. Here is a list of local electricians who know our EV-24 program
  • Consult with your electrician to determine which parts you need based on the wiring configuration options shown below.
  • Call MVEC at 952-492-2313 to request those parts, which will be shipped free of charge via UPS.
    When calling, reference the wiring option number from the table below to ensure you receive the correct parts:
Option Configuration When to Use
EV-1 Single Charger/Single Meter Socket One EV charger connected through a standard EV24 meter socket
EV-2 Multiple Chargers/EV Sub-Panel Two or more EV chargers fed from a dedicated sub-panel
EV-3 Multiple Chargers/Meter Socket + Current Transformer Several chargers that require a current transformer to measure the load
EV-4 Single or Multiple Chargers/Dual-Meter Socket + Current Transformer Larger or complex setups that need two-meter sockets and a current transformer
Electrician’s Role

Your electrician completes the onsite work and ensures everything is code-compliant.

  • Electrician performs all electrical work listed below:
    • Add a circuit breaker to your panel if needed.
    • Run wiring to your charger/outlet.
    • Install a separate EV24 meter socket outside (4–6 ft above ground).
    • Meet all local and state code requirements.
  • Your electrician is responsible for having the electrical work inspected by the State of Minnesota.
MVEC’s Role

Once the state inspection has been completed and approved, the member must call MVEC to schedule the EV meter installation.
Contact MVEC Coordinators at 952-492-8381

MVEC Coordinators will help you set up the appointment and let you know if they need any additional information.

Important notes:

  • Once installation is verified, you are responsible to submit the EV-24 rebate form to claim the $150 rebate
  • If your installation isn’t complete when our technician arrives, a trip charge may apply.
  • Your first bill may not reflect the EV24 credit immediately, but it will appear in full on the next bill.