Drive Electric MN

Drive Electric Minnesota is a partnership of MN’s electric vehicle (EV) champions. Facilitated by @GreatPlainsInst

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

Freight trucks are a major source of air pollution—and a big opportunity for electrification 🚛⚡
Electric trucks can cut harmful emissions and improve air quality, especially in frontline communities.
Learn more:
https://t.co/cce0XlbLGy
#EVTrucks #CleanAir

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

Global EV sales are on track to hit 23M in 2026 (~30% of new car sales)—another record year. ⚡🌎
Despite early 2026 dips, momentum is strong worldwide.
Read more:
https://t.co/cgEqCqL9hm
#EVs #CleanTransport

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

Global EV sales are on track to hit 23M in 2026 (~30% of new car sales)—another record year. ⚡🌎
Despite early 2026 dips, momentum is strong worldwide. [https://t.co/7SFFjtStxU]
Read more:
https://t.co/cgEqCqL9hm
#EVs #CleanTransport

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

EV roads that charge while driving are getting real.
Wireless charging pilots are underway—powering vehicles in motion and reducing range anxiety.
Big implications for freight + long-distance travel.
https://t.co/gox2f4nUwa

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

A proposed $130 annual EV fee is unfair.
It can exceed what gas drivers pay and risks slowing EV adoption at a critical time.
We need modern, equitable road funding—not penalties on cleaner vehicles.
https://t.co/M7f3zxhjb4

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

Solid-state breakthrough 🔋
Nano-tin tech delivers:
• >350 Wh/kg
• 500 cycles durability
• Lower pressure requirements
A real step toward safer, longer-range EV batteries.
https://t.co/SgB5RoS5Az

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

EV growth isn’t slowing—it’s globalizing.
IEA: ~23M EV sales in 2026 (~30% share), despite early dips. Growth is accelerating globally.
Policy matters more than demand right now.
https://t.co/cgEqCqL9hm

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

Minnesota EV drivers say new tab renewal fees caught them off guard.
As states rethink road funding beyond gas taxes, the challenge is clear: design policies that are fair, transparent, and don’t slow EV adoption.
Trust + clarity matter as much as revenue.
https://t.co/vcQYMPWDAe

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

Your EV can do more than drive. ⚡🚗
GM’s Energy Home System lets EVs act as backup power for your home, adding resilience during outages. The future of EVs is bigger than transportation.
🔗 https://t.co/HPeiFscLqa
#DriveElectricMN #V2H #EVTech

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

@GreatPlainsInst VP of Transportation & Fuels and convener of @DriveElectricMN, @BrendanJordanMN, spoke with @WCCO yesterday about the high tab fees Minnesota drivers are paying after legislation was passed in 2025 to increase them. https://t.co/jxvn7pXBgX

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

How can electric school buses benefit your community? 🚌⚡
Join @MN350 to learn about cleaner air, cost savings, and climate impacts.
Register: https://t.co/6vdIQ3gZE2
#ElectricSchoolBuses #CleanEnergy

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

EV batteries aren’t just for cars anymore 🔋
The “Battery Belt” is expanding to support energy storage for the grid, data centers, and renewables—strengthening the backbone of electrification.
🔗 https://t.co/9n2PCxIpgh
#DriveElectricMN #EnergyStorage #EVs

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

Thinking about going electric? ⚡
MotorTrend highlights some of the best EV deals of May 2026—with big incentives on popular models like the IONIQ 5 and EV6.
EVs are becoming more affordable than ever.
🔗 https://t.co/uLQSA7JdId
#DriveElectricMN #EVDeals

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

Higher gas prices + cheaper EVs = a tipping point. ⚡
For many drivers, going electric is no longer about ideals—it’s about dollars and cents.

https://t.co/PuEo87oeKw

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

A flood of off‑lease EVs is coming to used car lots. ⚡🚘
More supply = lower prices = easier EV adoption. The used EV moment is just getting started.

https://t.co/Oog7XfasGS

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

The 2026 Kia EV6 just got a big price cut—now starting under $40k. 🚗⚡
EV affordability isn’t coming “someday.” It’s happening now.

https://t.co/vDrqBrqNlc

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

Gas prices up. Used EV prices down. ⚡
From Bolts to Ioniqs, today’s used EV market offers real range and real savings. The cheapest way around might finally be electric.

https://t.co/EDjhzMHeWq

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

Chevy Bolt 2.0 shows how much the EV market has changed: new LFP batteries, faster charging, NACS access, and a sharper focus on affordability. Less hype. More reality. ⚡🚗

https://t.co/bQ87pZE5lt

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

California’s push on bidirectional EV charging highlights the grid value of vehicles—not just as loads, but as flexible energy resources. V2G and V2H could redefine how EVs support resilience, reliability, and clean energy integration.

https://t.co/TpITLMF4cu

[Drive Electric MN @DriveElectricMN]

As EV adoption grows, automakers are calling for a rethink of how we fund roads. Replacing the gas tax with a vehicle fee raises big questions about equity, efficiency, and how transportation funding evolves in an electrified future.

https://t.co/xKwE5eu9Pz