Cover Page
| Cover Page | May 24, 2023 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | XCEL ENERGY INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000072903 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MN |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-3034 |
| 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 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 41-0448030 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $2.50 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | XEL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |