Consumers Energy Powers Electric Vehicle Transformation, Adding 200 More Chargers Across Michigan in Next Two Years

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Consumers Energy is set to enhance Michigan's electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure by adding 200 new charging stations, with 100 of them being fast chargers, by the end of 2023. This initiative supports the company's goal to facilitate 1 million EVs in its service areas by 2030. EV adoption is on the rise, showing a 58% increase statewide. With over 1,500 existing chargers, including 35 fast chargers, Consumers Energy aims to provide affordable home charging solutions and help businesses electrify their fleets.

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• Introduction of 200 new EV charging stations, including 100 fast chargers, by 2023.
• Commitment to support 1 million EVs in Michigan by 2030.
• Existing network of over 1,500 EV chargers installed across Michigan.
• Increase in EV sales in Michigan by 58% year-over-year.

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JACKSON, Mich., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy is accelerating Michigan's electric vehicle transformation, committing to powering an additional 200 new EV charging stations across the state -- including 100 fast chargers -- by the end of next year. This is part of Consumers Energy's commitment to powering 1 million EVs in the communities it serves by 2030.

The expansion comes as electric vehicle sales continue to soar in Michigan. The number of EVs in Michigan was up 58% statewide year over year -- and 71% in communities that Consumers Energy serves – as of the end of last year, according to publicly available numbers from the Michigan Secretary of State.

"Michigan was the birthplace of the automobile, and now we're the hub of the automobile's next generation," said Sarah Nielsen, Consumers Energy's executive director for electric vehicle programs. "Consumers Energy is driving Michigan's EV transformation, powering charging stations that make it easy to drive EVs across the state and promoting affordable, convenient charging at home that gets vehicles moving every day."

Consumers Energy has already installed over 1,500 EV chargers for homes, businesses and along roads across the Lower Peninsula. Those include 35 fast chargers that can power an EV battery in a half hour. Learn more: ConsumersEnergy.com/PowerMIDrive

Consumers Energy also provides the lowest-cost options for EV owners who charge at home overnight through the Bring Your Own Charger program. The PowerMIFleet program, meanwhile, is helping over 50 Michigan employers that plan to electrify their vehicle fleets.

Electric vehicles will be powered by an electric grid that is moving fast to become carbon neutral. Consumers Energy's Clean Energy Plan calls for eliminating coal by 2025, eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy sources. Learn more: MICleanEnergy.com.

"Michiganders and our state's automakers are showing they're ready for the next generation of vehicles. Consumers Energy is putting that transformation into high gear by providing clean energy and the resources to help homeowners and businesses make the easy, affordable and clean switch to EVs," Nielsen said.

Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

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FAQ

What is Consumers Energy's plan for EV charging stations in Michigan?

Consumers Energy plans to add 200 new EV charging stations, including 100 fast chargers, by the end of 2023.

How many EVs does Consumers Energy aim to support by 2030?

Consumers Energy aims to support the deployment of 1 million electric vehicles by 2030.

What was the increase in EV sales in Michigan as of last year?

EV sales in Michigan increased by 58% year-over-year.

How many existing EV chargers has Consumers Energy installed?

Consumers Energy has already installed over 1,500 EV chargers across Michigan.

What is the significance of fast chargers in Consumers Energy's plan?

Fast chargers are crucial for reducing charging time, as they can power an EV battery in about half an hour.