- Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin signed bipartisan bills for an electric vehicle charging network, gaining $80 million in federal aid.
- The plan encourages gas stations, convenience stores, and other businesses to operate Level 3 charging stations.
- Private businesses can sell electricity without utility regulations, users pay 3-cent-per-kilowatt-hour tax.
- Wisconsin gets $78 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funds over five years for charging stations along
Governor Evers Signs Bills for EV Charging Network, Securing $80M Federal Aid
Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin signed bipartisan bills to establish an electric vehicle charging network across the state, unlocking nearly $80 million in federal construction aid. These laws aim to facilitate the operation of charging stations by gas stations, convenience stores, and other businesses, supporting Level 3 charging stations that can recharge vehicles in under an hour.
The legislation allows private businesses to sell electricity at these stations without being regulated as utilities, with users being charged a 3-cent-per-kilowatt-hour tax. This initiative is expected to enhance Wisconsin’s electric vehicle infrastructure significantly.
What is the timeline for the creation of the electric vehicle charging network in Wisconsin?
The timeline for the creation of the electric vehicle charging network in Wisconsin involves the approval and implementation of plans to expand the state’s charging infrastructure. The 2022 Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (WEVI) Plan was approved on September 14, 2022, with an updated plan for 2023 submitted and approved by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on September 29, 2023.
Wisconsin is set to receive approximately $78 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funds over five years, starting in federal fiscal year 2023. This funding will support the building of electric vehicle charging stations along designated corridors, including key highways and interstates in Wisconsin.
The state aims to enhance its EV infrastructure to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles and promote sustainable transportation options.
