Consumers Energy Leads Michigan's Electric Vehicle Transformation, Plans 200 Fast Charging Stations by 2024

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Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider, has announced plans to develop a fast-charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) across the state, coinciding with Earth Week. The initiative includes establishing 200 fast charging stations and over 2,000 chargers for homes and businesses within three years. Currently, there are 24 operational locations, a significant increase from just four last summer. This move aligns with rising EV sales, which are growing over 20% annually, as Consumers Energy invests in infrastructure to support a clean automotive future.

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• Plans to establish 200 fast charging stations and over 2,000 chargers in Michigan by 2024.
• Currently, 24 fast charging locations operational, up from four last summer.
• EV sales growing over 20% annually, indicating a rise in demand.

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JACKSON, Mich., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy is celebrating Earth Week by announcing it has now built the backbone for the still-growing fast charging network for electric vehicles across Michigan. Charging stations that allow emissions-free EVs to power up quickly are in place in 24 locations reaching 250 miles north to south.

Over the next three years, Consumers Energy plans to help 200 fast charging locations – and over 2,000 chargers at homes and businesses – start powering EVs across Michigan.

"Our country's auto industry was born right here in Michigan. Consumers Energy is excited to charge the next generation of transportation in our home state and help Michigan lead the nation into a clean automotive future," said Lauren Youngdahl Snyder, Consumers Energy's vice president of customer experience. "Fast charging means EV owners can power their vehicles wherever they travel across Michigan, and their options are growing by the day."

Consumers Energy launched its PowerMIDrive program less than two years ago. Since then, it has provided over 600 rebates for home, business and public charging stations that make electric vehicle ownership convenient and affordable.

Those rebates include the 24 fast charging locations, which can fully power a vehicle's battery in less than an hour. There were only four as recently as last summer, and another dozen should start operating in the next six months.

Learn more at ConsumersEnergy.com/PowerMIDrive.

Also last month, a coalition of Midwest energy providers including Consumers Energy that committed to long-range EV charging expanded to 10 companies. Electric vehicle owners will have the fast charging network to fully power the 1,300-mile drive from Mackinac City to the Colorado border.

"We know electric vehicles still make up a small number of cars on the road, but that's changing quickly," Youngdahl Snyder said. "EV sales are growing by over 20% each year as more people commit to a clean, affordable automotive future, and Consumers Energy is building the infrastructure to make sure more electric vehicles can hit the road."

Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

For more information about Consumers Energy, go to ConsumersEnergy.com.

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FAQ

What is Consumers Energy's plan for electric vehicles in Michigan?

Consumers Energy plans to establish 200 fast charging stations and over 2,000 chargers for homes and businesses in Michigan by 2024.

How many fast charging locations does Consumers Energy currently have?

Currently, there are 24 fast charging locations operational, a notable increase from four last summer.

What is the growth rate of electric vehicle sales according to Consumers Energy?

Electric vehicle sales are growing by over 20% each year, according to Consumers Energy.

How does Consumers Energy contribute to Michigan's clean automotive future?

Consumers Energy is building a fast charging network and supporting infrastructure to enable more electric vehicles on the road.

Which company is Consumers Energy a principal subsidiary of?

Consumers Energy is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, providing services to 6.7 million residents in Michigan.