Energize Your Drive BLOG

At Minnkota Power Cooperative, we want to be sure we have all the latest information on electric vehicles so we can answer all of your questions.
What better way to get educated than driving one ourselves?
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September 16, 2022
Great showing for EV Car Show
Beltrami Electric Cooperative knocks it out of the park (again) with its annual community EV event.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
June 20, 2022
Grounded and winded
A Ford Mustang Mach-E helps Minnkota power through a wind-blown day at the Grand Forks Air Force Base Northern Thunder Air Show.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
June 6, 2022
Back in the saddle again
Minnkota puts a few hundred miles on an all-electric Mustang Mach-E GT to show Hawley Breakfast on the Farm attendees what they’re missing.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
February 2, 2022
Level 2 chargers coming to Minnesota communities
Halstad Municipal Utilities and Marshall County have both been awarded grants that can help them support electric vehicle drivers in northwest Minnesota.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
December 28, 2021
More power, more savings
This Cass County Electric Cooperative family loves their electric transportation, but they're loving the low cost to drive it even more.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
October 21, 2021
Save on EV charging with off-peak
A couple of Nodak Electric Cooperative members know the benefits of off-peak charging firsthand.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
October 1, 2021
Battery-powered bashes in Minnesota
Minnkota celebrates National Drive Electric week with its co-op partners in Roseau and Bemidji.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 23, 2021
National Drive Electric Week 2021
Join Minnkota and its power partners for some EV fun in Minnesota during National Drive Electric Week!
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
August 13, 2021
Plow, plant and plug in
Reports show the Red River Valley could be a hot spot for electric tractor growth.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
August 12, 2021
Electric landscape of lifting and loading
Doosan Bobcat introduces groundbreaking machinery for a more electric and autonomous jobsite.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 14, 2021
Energize your drive-in
The Minnkota Bolt joins an all-electric Mustang Mach-E at the PKM Electric annual meeting.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 12, 2021
The Bolt romps in Thompson
The Minnkota EV rolled through a parade last weekend as a part of the Thompson Days celebration.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
June 14, 2021
Grand journey to Grand Rapids
The Minnkota Bolt makes its first trip to the Grand Rapids, Minn., area for a week of electric conference learning.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
June 7, 2021
Breakfast with the Bolt
Pancakes, horses and an EV – the Bolt spends a delightful morning near Hawley, Minn., for the region's annual Breakfast on the Farm event.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
June 4, 2021
From zero to EV
Auto dealers and co-ops are merging new models, more chargers and incentives to accelerate electric vehicle growth in the north.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
May 27, 2021
Oslo A-Go-Go
A Minnkota team member gets his first EV experience on a quick trip to a Minnesota substation.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
May 17, 2021
Watch the Ford F-150 Lightning reveal LIVE
Ford’s all-electric pickup is finally meeting its eager fans on May 19.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
March 29, 2021
An e-bike for everyone
We switch gears from EVs to electric bikes with a trip to see our sporting expert friends at Scheels.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
March 1, 2021
Rivian tests EV in Minnesota
Developers of the “next big thing” in electric pickups traveled to Baudette for its unique cold-weather test facility.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
January 28, 2021
GM’s carbon neutral plans mean more EVs
GM promises more battery electric vehicles in its new carbon neutral commitment, which means more all-electric choices for consumers.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
December 10, 2020
Roseau welcomes Level 2 charging
Roseau County Ford is now the proud host of a free Level 2 EV charging station.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
October 1, 2020
Fast Charge & Frostys
The Minnkota Bolt helps celebrate a new Grand Forks fast charging station with a ribbon cutting – and free ice cream.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 23, 2020
Fast chargers & wood chippers
The Minnkota Bolt attends a ribbon-cutting for Cass County Electric Cooperative’s new DC fast charging stations, complete with regional treats and movie props.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 18, 2020
A kilowatt community
The Minnkota Bolt takes a drive around Fargo-West Fargo to experience fast chargers, an electric motorcycle, and an electric school bus.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 20, 2020
The Bolt is back!
After a brief hiatus, the Minnkota Bolt travels to Warren, Minn., for a night at the drive-in movies.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
May 28, 2020
EVs in the time of coronavirus
The COVID-19 crisis has slowed some aspects of the EV world, but many electric efforts are still charging ahead.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
February 3, 2020
Super Bowl win for EVs
Electric vehicles take a spin on the year's biggest night of television advertising.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
January 13, 2020
More fast charging options in Fargo
Cass County Electric Cooperative has announced funding for three new DC fast chargers in Fargo-West Fargo.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
December 30, 2019
Favorite EV Moments of 2019
Kaylee looks back on the best experiences with the Minnkota Bolt over the past 12 months.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
December 3, 2019
EV technology racing to the north
A Minnesota Ford dealer is excited to offer the new electric Mustang Mach-E, with more electric options to come.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
November 1, 2019
Amped up youths
The Minnkota Bolt mingles with tenth-graders and trick-or-treaters on the spookiest week of the year.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
October 10, 2019
Destination: Substation
Minnkota's senior Power Systems operator hops in the Bolt for a visit to multiple North Dakota power sites.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
October 4, 2019
Cool start to Co-op Month
Minnkota helps kick off National Cooperative Month with a crisp EV trip to Red Lake Falls, Minn.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 20, 2019
Bolt to the barbeque
The Minnkota Bolt wraps up an electric road trip with an EV Tailgate Party in Fargo.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 19, 2019
Powered by conversation
The Minnkota Bolt tackles a bit of wind to take part in a statewide discussion of North Dakota EV adoption.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 18, 2019
Big bash in Bemidji
The Minnkota Bolt starts off a three-day road trip with a Ride & Drive event at Beltrami Electric Cooperative.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 16, 2019
School pride & sweet rides
Between a bowl game parade and a fundraising car show, the Minnkota Bolt had a busy start to National Drive Electric Week.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 12, 2019
National Drive Electric Week 2019
The Minnkota EV will be boltin’ across Minnesota and North Dakota for five events in six days.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 9, 2019
Delightful day on the Greenway
The Minnkota Bolt spends a day at the Greenway Takeover Festival in Grand Forks amid local bands, community vendors and all things deep-fried and delicious.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
August 9, 2019
Plugged-in party
Minnkota plays host to its first community event celebrating electric vehicles.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 24, 2019
EV on the farm
The Minnkota Bolt overcomes some Minnesota highway misfortune to shed some EV light on energy efficiency seekers.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 11, 2019
Plugged In to the Future
Electric vehicles. Free food trucks. Back to the Future. It's all happening August 8 – be there!
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
June 24, 2019
Electric outreach in Ada
Minnkota's communications manager spends a day with the Bolt at the Norman County Fair for some quality EV education and fair food favorites.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
June 4, 2019
Education electrification
The Minnkota communications crew takes the Bolt to West Fargo to celebrate an electric milestone for North Dakota.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
May 30, 2019
The Bloomington Bolt
The Minnkota team takes a 717-mile round trip to Bloomington and experiences zippy acceleration, charging obstructions and Minnesota tourist attractions.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
May 17, 2019
Whipping up to Warsaw
A couple of Minnkota telecommunications engineers overcome some mud and debris with the help of their electric car.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
May 16, 2019
Can't stop, won't stop, workshop!
An electric vehicle adoption workshop brings the Minnkota Bolt (along with several other EVs) to Moorhead, Minn., for panels, plug-ins and proactive planning.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
April 29, 2019
Bolting on a whim
Minnkota's engineering team decides to ditch the standard fleet pickup for an all-electric substation visit.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
April 3, 2019
Windblown in Warren
The Bolt's gusty jaunt to the annual meeting of PKM Electric Cooperative turns into a powered-up party.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
March 29, 2019
Small town, big questions
A visit to Dilworth, Minn., sparks a lively community conversation about the future of EVs in the cold North.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
March 27, 2019
Springing into annual meetings
The Minnkota Bolt kicks off electric co-op annual meeting season with a (finally) above-zero drive to Mahnomen, Minn.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
February 18, 2019
Electric love
The Minnkota Bolt spends its Valentine’s Day on the blustery and cold road from Bismarck to Grand Forks.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
January 28, 2019
Brrrrutal Bolt to Bismarck
Subzero cold, gusty winds and hilly terrain make for a challenging EV jaunt from Grand Forks to Bismarck, N.D.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
January 21, 2019
Power Delivery delivers the data
Minnkota's Power Delivery team faces the challenges of the cold on a trip to Fargo, N.D.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
December 28, 2018
Favorite EV Moments of 2018
Kaylee counts down her favorite experiences with the Minnkota Chevy Bolt.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
November 19, 2018
ND's first electric school bus
Cass County Electric and Minnkota have joined others in bringing North Dakota's first all-electric school bus to West Fargo.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
November 2, 2018
Terry and the Tesla
One of Minnkota's own wins a sweepstakes grand prize of a week with a Tesla Model S.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
November 1, 2018
Drive elecTRICK. It’s a TREAT
Minnkota takes the EV to two Halloween events to show kids the sweet side of electric vehicles.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
October 25, 2018
Plugged in and prepped for pie
Clearwater-Polk Electric dishes up a co-op open house conversation about old friends, baked goods and electric vehicles.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
October 24, 2018
Rolling to Roseau
Roseau Electric invites the Minnkota Bolt to join in a turkey feast for Co-op Appreciation Day.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
October 12, 2018
Ice & MN Nice at Wild Rice
The Minnkota EV spends a wintry day at Wild Rice Electric Cooperative in Mahnomen, Minn., to celebrate Co-op Month.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
October 11, 2018
'Snow day like today!
A day trip to the Red Lake Electric Member Appreciation Lunch turns into the Bolt's first snow experience
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
October 2, 2018
Waiting on winter
As Minnkota prepares for its first winter with the Chevy Bolt, we've been gathering research to be all systems go for ice and snow
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 24, 2018
Power of the Potato
The Minnkota EV greets hundreds of UND Football fans in the combo Homecoming/Potato Bowl parade.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 21, 2018
Road to HiPoCon
Minnkota's IT team takes the Bolt to a Fargo technology conference and experiences a white-knuckle trip home.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
September 17, 2018
Cool Tunes & Hot Rods
The Minnkota EV wraps up National Drive Electric Week with a hoppin' community music festival and a popular benefit car show.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 14, 2018
Bolts, Volts, Teslas and Tacos
Fast cars and food trucks brought in the crowd at Cass County Electric's EV Tailgate Party
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 13, 2018
Talking Teslas and Technology
National Drive Electric Week brings surprise visitors to Minnkota and an evening of EV education in Mahnomen, Minn.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 12, 2018
Drivin' Electric in Bemidji
The Minnkota Bolt travels to the land of Paul Bunyan for its first event of National Drive Electric Week
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
September 6, 2018
#ISeeTheEV
If you see the Minnkota Bolt next week, post a pic with #ISeeTheEV to win $$$ for a charity!
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
September 4, 2018
EV Sprint in Print
The latest Minnkota Messenger features the wonderful things our cooperatives are doing to support EV education, including participation in the Co-op Hop!
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
August 28, 2018
Substation Transportation
The Minnkota power system crew takes the EV to Larimore, N.D., for a day of substation work.
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
August 20, 2018
Ox Carts & Electric Cars
Minnkota's senior writer, Kevin Fee, takes the Chevy Bolt to Ox Cart Days in Crookston, Minn. - a transportation manifestation of "then and now."
Written by
Kevin Fee
August 10, 2018
On display and on the air in TRF
The Bolt travels to Thief River Falls for a cool car show, rad radio interview and jaw-dropping joyrides
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
August 2, 2018
High fives to test drives
Excited Minnkota team members get their chance to test out the new tech
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 31, 2018
Minnkota EV Day
Minnkota's employees get a closer look at their new all-electric ride
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
July 27, 2018
Co-op Hop: Day Four
The final day of the hop takes the Bolt through North Dakota on its longest stretch yet without a Level 2 charge
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 26, 2018
Co-op Hop: Day Three
The Minnkota Bolt adds another 196 miles to its journey and experiences the essence of Minnesota life
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 25, 2018
Co-op Hop: Day Two
The second day of the EV hop proves to be a fast-charging, high-climbing and eye-opening 180 miles in Minnesota
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 24, 2018
Co-op Hop: Day One
The Minnkota Bolt EV wraps up the first 256 miles of its journey across Minnesota and North Dakota
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 23, 2018
The Co-op Hop begins!
The Minnkota Bolt starts its 820-mile journey to visit all 11 member cooperatives in Minnesota and North Dakota
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 20, 2018
That's a "fair" question...
The Bolt heads 120 miles northeast to have some fun at the Roseau County Fair
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 17, 2018
Charged up in Fargo
We check out some of the public charging stations you can find around Fargo, N.D.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 13, 2018
Bolting to Thief River Falls
We take the Bolt on its first road trip to introduce it to Minnkota's extended family.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
July 3, 2018
Getting ready to roll
A look at the Minnkota Bolt's snazzy makeover
Written by
Minnkota Power Cooperative
June 4, 2018
The countdown is on!
Minnkota Power Cooperative anxiously awaits the newest addition to its transportation fleet.
Written by
Kaylee Cusack
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