The cost of plugging in the car

Dakota Electric Association, a power cooperative serving the south-metro Twin Cities area,

is proposing special rates for charging electric plug-in vehicles at home. A separate

electric meter will be required for the home-charging station.

Summer (June-Aug)TimesCost/kWh*

On-peak4 p.m.-9 p.m.37.85¢

Off-peak9 p.m.-8 a.m.5.85¢

Daytime8 a.m.-4 p.m.11.54¢

On-peak4 p.m.-9 p.m.37.85¢

Off-peak9 p.m.-8 a.m.5.85¢

Daytime8 a.m.-4 p.m.10.14¢

* kilowatt-hour weekends/holidays excluded.