Michigan Invests $1.84M in 201 New EV Charging Stations, Downriver to Host 58 Sites

Michigan will spend $1.84 million to build 201 electric vehicle charging stations statewide. Downriver gets 58 of them. The money comes from the Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program.

This investment helps the state reach its target of two million EVs in Michigan by 2030. Officials launched the program in 2024 using a one-time $30 million from state coffers, as per The News Herald.

The program now puts $5 million toward apartment buildings and condos, helping those properties add charging stations that aren't open to the public. Grants max out at $300,000.

Applicants must match 30% of what they request unless their project sits in an environmental justice community, according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Ten Downriver sites will get funding. The Commons in Taylor receives $22,712 for two charging stations through Walker-Miller Energy Services. The Courtyards in Taylor gets $20,237 for two stations from that same company.

Current Charging will install eight stations at Huron River Apartments in Allen Park for $86,012. That company will also add eight stations at Huron River Apartments in Rockwood for $36,358 and eight at Melvindale Square Apartments in Melvindale for $73,031.

Park South Net-Goddard Road in Lincoln Park will get 10 charging stations for $75,076 from Current Charging. Park South Net-Montie Road in Lincoln Park receives eight stations for $98,159 from that same provider.

The Parks Village in Taylor gets two stations for $20,650 through Walker-Miller Energy Services. The Ponds Village in Taylor receives two stations for $22,960 from that company. Huron River Grosse Ile will get eight stations for $67,643 from Current Charging.

The grants can pay for installing charging and fueling stations at fleet yards and public transit hubs that aren't open to everyone. The money also helps apartment buildings and condos add charging infrastructure. Filling gaps in fast-charging networks outside designated alternative fuel corridors is another possible use.