As of 2021[update], there were about 9,000 electric vehicles registered in Wisconsin.[1]
Government policy
editAs of 2022[update], the state government offers tax rebates of up to $1,000 for electric vehicle purchases.[2]
As of 2021[update], the state government charges a $100 registration fee for electric vehicles, and $75 for plug-in hybrid vehicles.[3]
Charging stations
editAs of February 2022[update], there were 380 public charging stations in Wisconsin.[4]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$79 million to charging stations in Wisconsin.[5]
In June 2022, the state government released a plan to recognize I-90, I-94, I-43, I-41, I-535, US-53, and US-151 as alternative fuel corridors.[6] Around half of all public charging stations in the state are within one mile of a corridor.[7]
By region
editEau Claire
editAs of December 2019[update], less than 1% of vehicles registered in Eau Claire were electric.[8]
Madison
editAs of 2021[update], there were 2,227 electric vehicles registered in Dane County.[9]
Milwaukee
editAs of 2021[update], there were 1,320 electric vehicles registered in Milwaukee County.[9]
References
edit- ^ Phelps, Nathan (August 29, 2022). "Wisconsin electric vehicle registrations on the rise". Spectrum News. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
- ^ Fouse, Macy (April 27, 2022). "Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Incentives". getjerry.com. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ Dohr, Bob (May 3, 2021). "They're better for the environment and becoming more affordable. Here's what you need to know about electric cars in Wisconsin". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "Plan to expand charging stations in Wisconsin for electric vehicles turns sour in fight over profits". The Milwaukee Independent. February 17, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ Small, Taurean (November 11, 2021). "Wisconsin to receive millions for electric vehicle infrastructure". Spectrum News. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ Jacobs, Kylie (June 22, 2022). "Wisconsin Department of Transportation planning to expand electric vehicle charging stations". WEAU. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ Hubbuch, Chris (July 16, 2022). "'Electrification is coming': Wisconsin prepares to spend $78.7 million on EV network". madison.com. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ Lim, Katrina (December 4, 2019). "Eau Claire leaders want to install 160 electric car charging stations". WQOW. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Wisconsin gets $78M for electric vehicle network". WITI. September 15, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.