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Plug-in electric vehicles in Michigan

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

Government policy

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

Charging stations

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

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

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.

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.

Kalamazoo

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

References

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