Tax incentives and/or other incentives for drivers of electric vehicles in Battle Creek.
Dedicated AFVs powered by compressed natural gas, propane, electricity, or any other source as defined by the Michigan Department of Transportation are exempt from emissions inspection requirements.
(Reference Michigan Compiled Laws 324.6311 and 324.6512)
DTE Energy offers a TOU rate to residential customers who own an EV. For more information, including how to qualify, see the DTE Energy Electric Pricing website.
In addition to standard registration fees, EVs, including all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), are subject to an annual fee. The specific fees are as follows:
| Vehicle Type | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PHEV | 8,000 pounds (lbs.) or less | $30 |
| PHEV |
8,000 lbs. |
$100 |
| EV | 8,000 lbs. or less | $100 |
| EV |
8,000 lbs. |
$200 |
PHEV fees will increase by $2.50 per $0.01 that the state motor fuel tax exceeds $0.19 and EV fees will increase by $5.00 per $0.01 that the state motor fuel tax exceeds $0.19.
(Reference Michigan Compiled Laws 257.801)
DTE Energy offers a $500 rebate for the installation of a Level 2 EV charging station to qualified residential customers that purchase or lease an electric vehicle (EV) and enroll in the EV TOU rates. For more information, see the DTE Energy Charging Forward website.
The Consumers Energy PowerMIDrive program offers rebates to residential customers who install Level 2 or direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Residential customers are eligible for a $500 rebate to install a qualified Level 2 EV charging station. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see the PowerMIDrive website.
Indiana Michigan Power offers a TOU rate to residential customers who own a qualified EV. Customers that own an EV and install an EV charging station may also be eligible for a $500 rebate when enrolling in the TOU program. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the Indiana Michigan Power Michigan Electric Rates website.
HBPW offers residential customers a $300 rebate for the purchase of a non-ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 EV charging station and a $325 rebate for an ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 EV charging station. Residential customers must also enroll in a time-of-use rate. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the HBPW EVs website.
BWL offers a $1,000 rebate for the installation of a Level 2 EV charging station to residential customers who purchase or lease an EV. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the BWL EVs website.
BWL offers a TOU rate to residential customers who own or lease an EV. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the BWL EVs website.
HBPW offers a TOU rate to residential customers who own an EV. For more information, see the HBPW Residential Rates website.
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