Plug-in electric vehicles in Michigan

As of June 2022, there were 17,460 electric vehicles registered in Michigan.[1]

Government policy

As of April 2022, the state government offers tax rebates of $2,000 for electric vehicle purchases.[2] As of April 2023, the state government charges a 6% sales tax on electric cars.[3]

Charging stations

As of June 2022, there were 1,033 charging station locations in Michigan with 2,322 charging ports.[1]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$110 million to charging stations in Michigan.[4]

Manufacturing

Michigan was historically a manufacturing hub for gasoline-powered cars, which has led many electric vehicle manufacturers to establish manufacturing hubs in the state.[5][6][7][8][9][10]

By region

Detroit

As of November 2022, there are plans to outfit sections of road in Detroit with wireless charging infrastructure that charges vehicles while driving with a scheduled completion date sometime in 2024. If completed, it would be the first installation of such technology in the United States.[11]

Kalamazoo

The first charging station for electric trucks in Michigan opened in Kalamazoo in August 2022.[12]

References

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  3. ^ Dwyer, Dustin (April 12, 2023). "Governor Whitmer pitches plan to ditch sales tax on EV vehicles". Michigan Radio. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  4. ^ "Michigan submits $110 million EV charging plan to feds". The Detroit News. July 29, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
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  6. ^ Schneider, Karl (April 5, 2022). "Electric vehicles would mean jobs for Indiana, but at what cost to workers, environment?". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  7. ^ Lawrence, Eric D. (March 28, 2022). "With next Stellantis EV battery plant in play, Michigan officials tout ability to compete". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  8. ^ Minotas, Tim (April 1, 2022). "Opinion: Whitmer, Big Three on the right track to cleaner energy". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  9. ^ Brock, Hannah (April 18, 2022). "Michigan businesses join call for state climate action plan with 2050 carbon-neutral target". MiBiz. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  10. ^ "Climate change and Michigan: Challenges and opportunities". University of Michigan. April 18, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
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