As of: 3:49 AM, 6/21/22

Electric Vehicle Charging – When, Where and How

Charging at Home

RATES AND PLANS

Charging your electric vehicle is simple, safe and stress-free. It’s as easy as plugging and unplugging a charging cord. Over 80% of all EV charging happens at home, usually taking advantage of lower elec-tric rates while you’re sleeping. There are two levels for at-home charging:

Level 2

Available 220-240 volt / 20-40 amp charger
Requires professional installation
Click here to see the specs for the NEMA 14-50 charger, one of our recommended chargers.

Perks

The fastest way to charge at home
Will charge a completely empty battery overnight
If you average 30-45 miles of driving per day, you can fully replenish your battery in about 2 hours

Things to Consider

May require installation by a certified licensed contractor
Save money by signing up for a time of use rate, which re-wards customers for charging during off-peak hours when your electric rate is lower Rates and Plans
You may qualify for our new PowerMIDrive rebate with in-stallation of a Level 2 charger

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Level 1

Standard 110-120V / 8-12-amp portable charger
Comes standard with most electric vehicles
Charge anywhere there is a standard 110-120 volt outlet

Perks

A convenient way to charge at home
Top off your charge while vehicle is sitting for extended periods

Things to Consider

An active EV driver may find that a Level 1 charger is not adequate for their needs
Save money by signing up for a time of use rate, which rewards customers for charging during off peak hours when your electric rate is lower Rates and Plans

Home Charger Rebates

Through our PowerMIDrive™ program, you may qualify for a rebate of $500 when you install an approved Level 2 charger at your home, or if you have already installed an approved Level 2 charger over the past year.

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We even offer lower rates for customers who charge their electric vehicle overnight during off-peak periods.

You can help preserve the planet. Charge your vehicle with renew-able energy by participating in the Michigan Renewable Energy credit Program.

Charging on the Go

While you may have noticed more public charging stations becoming available in your area, we’re committed to increasing these numbers significantly.

DC Fast Charging

Requires available DC Fast Charging port
Available at public charging stations only

Perks

Accelerated charging times
Convenient, super-fast charging while out and about

Things to Consider

Will restore up to 80% of your battery in 30 minutes
DC Fast Charging rates vary per station

Level 2 Public

Available 220-240 volt / 20-40 amp charger
Requires professional installation

Perks

Attracts customers to your business
A benefit to EV-driving employees and customers
If you average 30-45 miles of driving per day, you can fully replenish your battery in about 2 hours

Things to Consider

You may qualify for our new PowerMIDrive rebate with installation of an approved Level 2 charger

Commercial Charger Rebates

Through our PowerMIDrive® program, businesses may qualify for substantial rebates when then install EV chargers. Up to $5,000 is available for Level 2 charging stations. Up to $70,000 is available for DC Fast Charging Stations. Act fast to receive a rebate – the total number available is limited.

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Find a Charger

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Use this tool to locate convenient EV charging stations wherever you work, shop or vacation. Many of today’s electric vehicles have a range of 200-plus miles. That means if you’re traveling to a destination about 80 or more miles away from home, you’ll want to plan a charging session.