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EV charging installation in Michigan

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The public record

What Michigan already has.

These are counts of chargers that exist today, from the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center, pulled 2026-09-01. Nobody is projecting anything here.

2,157Charging locations
6,126Ports
4,376Level 2 ports
1,733DC fast ports
Property types

The kinds of places that have them

Public parking467 · 22%
Car dealerships104 · 5%
Hotels and lodging50 · 2%
Parking lots41 · 2%
Grocery stores28 · 1%
Office buildings25 · 1%
College campuses24 · 1%
Federal government sites16 · 1%
Charging networks in Michigan
NetworkLocations
ChargePoint Network995
RED_E430
Blink Network80
Tesla Destination60
EV Connect43
Tesla41
Not on a network319
Locations opened by year
YearOpened
201942
202058
2021236
2022344
2023303
2024388
2025413
2026207

Only some locations have an open date on file, so treat the year counts as a floor and not a total.

Programs

Money and rules in Michigan.

Summarized from the Department of Energy's Laws and Incentives record, pulled 2026-09-10, with a link to the original beside each one. Programs change and most of them run out of money, so check the current terms with whoever runs it before you count on it.

Funding

Charge Up Michigan Placement Project

Funding

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) provides funding for public or private organizations for the installation of direct current (DC) fast charging stations, site preparation, and networking fees and signage. Applicants must be enrolled in a utility electric vehicle (EV) program.

AFDC entry 12495 AFDC updated 11/12/2020

Rules that affect an installation

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Electricity Dealer License

Rule

A person may not sell or dispense electricity as a vehicle fuel at a location other than a residence unless the person holds a valid license. Additional terms and conditions apply. (Reference Michigan Compiled Laws 460.10a-10q)

AFDC entry 13390 AFDC updated 1/5/2024Michigan Compiled Laws 460.10a-10qHouse Bill 4706, 2023

Public Utility Definition

Rule

An entity that provides electric vehicle charging services is not defined as a public utility and is not subject to restrictions on the resale of electricity. (Reference Michigan Compiled Laws 460.10g )

AFDC entry 13389 AFDC updated 1/5/2024House Bill 4706, 2023Michigan Compiled Laws 460.10g

Regional Electric Vehicle (REV) Midwest Plan

Context

Michigan joined Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin (Signatory States) in signing the REV Midwest memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate vehicle electrification in the Midwest.

AFDC entry 12707 AFDC updated 11/12/2021

Federal programs

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants

Funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) offers funding to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure.

AFDC entry 12732 U.S. Department of TransportationAFDC updated 3/29/2023Public Law 117-5823 U.S. Code 151

Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants

Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technology Office (VTO) offers grants of up to $36 million for the design, development, and demonstration of MHD EV charging infrastructure through the SuperTruck Charge program.

AFDC entry 13503 U.S. Department of EnergyAFDC updated 10/4/2024Public Law 109-5842 U.S. Code 16191

Electric Vehicle Charging on Federal Property

Context

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) or any federal agency may install electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for federal employees and others authorized to park at federal facilities to charge their privately owned vehicles.

AFDC entry 11674 U.S. General Services AdministrationAFDC updated 12/14/2015Public Law 114-94

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program

Funding

The CMAQ Program provides funding to state departments of transportation (DOTs), local governments, and transit agencies for projects and programs that help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act by reducing mobile source emissions and regional congestion on transportation networks.

AFDC entry 284 U.S. Department of TransportationAFDC updated 11/29/2021Public Law 117-58Public Law 112-14123 U.S. Code 149 and 151

Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Grants and Loan Guarantees

Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides loan guarantees and grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements, including EV charging stations.

AFDC entry 9172 U.S. Department of AgriculturePublic Law 113-797 U.S. Code 8107Public Law 112-240

National Alternative Fuels Corridors

Funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designates a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along national highway system corridors.

AFDC entry 11675 U.S. Department of TransportationAFDC updated 5/22/2023Public Law 114-94Public Law 117-5823 U.S. Code 151

Other Michigan EV programs on the public record

These are about vehicles rather than chargers. Listed so you know they exist, each one linking to its AFDC entry.

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