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Document and Entity Information
May 01, 2026
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name XCEL ENERGY INC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000072903
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 01, 2026
Entity Incorporation State Country Code MN
Entity File Number 001-3034
Entity Tax Identification Number 41-0448030
Entity Address, Address Line One 414 Nicollet Mall
Entity Address, City or Town Minneapolis
Entity Address, State or Province MN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 55401
City Area Code 612
Local Phone Number 330-5500
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $2.50 par value per share
Trading Symbol XEL
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Junior Notes [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2085
Trading Symbol XELLL
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ