Kilowatt per hour tax imposed for electric vehicle charging.

HF 3189 imposes a 5-cent tax per kilowatt-hour on electricity used for charging electric vehicles at public charging stations in Minnesota, effective October 1, 2025. This tax applies to charging station operators who charge customers for public use (e.g., at businesses or public locations), but excludes home charging, small chargers under 50 kilowatts, and legacy stations (operating before October 2023) until 2032. Revenue from the tax is split equally: 50% goes to the highway user tax fund and 50% to the transportation advancement account. The bill also repeals a prior $75 annual surcharge on electric vehicle registrations.