Consumers Energy and your EV charger
Consumers Energy offers 5 electric vehicle (EV) programs in Michigan that we have verified against its own published terms, listed below with the amount, the funding status and the date we checked.
Federal listing checked 2026-08-25
| Program | Type | Who qualifies | Amount | Status | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerMIDrive Home Charger Installation Rebate (standard tier) | EV charger rebate | Residential | $500 | Open | 2026-09-04 | consumersenergy.com |
| PowerMIDrive Home Charger Installation Rebate (income-qualified tier) | EV charger rebate | Residential; income-qualified only | $1,000 | Open | 2026-09-04 | consumersenergy.com |
| PowerMIDrive Smart Charging Incentive (Bring Your Own Charger) | EV program | Residential | $10/mo ongoing bill credit, not an install rebate | Open | 2026-08-25 | consumersenergy.com |
| PowerMIDrive Public Level 2 Charger Rebate | EV charger rebate | Commercial | $7,500 | Open — limited funding | 2026-08-31 | consumersenergy.com |
| PowerMIDrive Public DC Fast Charger Rebate | EV program | Commercial | $70,000 | Funding exhausted | 2026-08-25 | consumersenergy.com |
Verified programs
- Consumers Energy residential electric customer
- Own, lease, or have pre-ordered an EV or plug-in hybrid EV registered to the primary service address
- Install a qualified Level 2 charger: ENERGY STAR rated and UL-certified, or provided by the vehicle manufacturer
- Charger output capped at 9.6 kW (50-amp circuit / 40-amp output maximum)
- Must enroll in the Nighttime Savers Rate (TOU rate, see companion row mi-consumers-energy-nighttime-savers-rate)
- Consumers Energy residential electric customer
- Own, lease, or have pre-ordered an EV or plug-in hybrid EV registered to the primary service address
- Install a qualified Level 2 charger: ENERGY STAR rated and UL-certified, or provided by the vehicle manufacturer
- Charger output capped at 9.6 kW (50-amp circuit / 40-amp output maximum)
- Must enroll in the Nighttime Savers Rate (TOU rate, see companion row mi-consumers-energy-nighttime-savers-rate)
- Household income-qualified per Consumers Energy's published income-qualified criteria for this program (specific AMI/program cross-reference not detailed on the home-charger-rebates page itself)
- Consumers Energy residential customer who owns or leases an EV or plug-in hybrid
- Charges using a Level 2 charger or 240-volt cable (already owned -- this is the 'bring your own charger' path, distinct from the Home Charger Rebate)
- Must enroll in the Nighttime Savers Rate (see companion TOU row) and commit to overnight charging on weekdays, 11 p.m.-6 a.m., with up to 3 off-schedule exceptions per month
- $20 Amazon eGift card referral bonus for both referrer and new enrollee, per the sponsor's page
- Consumers Energy commercial electric customer
- Charger installed at a publicly accessible location
- Consumers Energy commercial electric or combo (gas+electric) customer
- Own the property or have permission to install DCFC there
- Charger must be UL Listed, ENERGY STAR certified, minimum 150 kW capacity
- Must agree to maintain 97% operating uptime for the first 5 years
Conditions are quoted from each program’s own published terms as we read them on the date shown. Meeting them is what makes an application eligible; it is not an approval, and a utility can apply requirements it does not publish.
Listed by the Department of Energy
- EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate
- EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate
- EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate
- Fleet Electrification Assessment
Names as published by the Alternative Fuels Data Center, checked 2026-08-25. The federal listing carries no amounts; the figures above come from Consumers Energy's own published terms.
Questions about Consumers Energy in Michigan
How much is the Consumers Energy EV charger rebate in Michigan?
Consumers Energy in Michigan has 2 EV charger rebates: PowerMIDrive Home Charger Installation Rebate (standard tier) is $500 (Open, checked 2026-09-04) for residential customers; PowerMIDrive Home Charger Installation Rebate (income-qualified tier) is $1,000 (Open, checked 2026-09-04) for residential customers who meet its income qualification.
Is the Consumers Energy EV charger rebate still available in Michigan?
Yes. Consumers Energy in Michigan: PowerMIDrive Home Charger Installation Rebate (standard tier), Open, checked 2026-09-04; PowerMIDrive Home Charger Installation Rebate (income-qualified tier), Open, income-qualified only, checked 2026-09-04. Each was checked against Consumers Energy's own published terms.
Where the federal credit went
There is no federal EV charger tax credit for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. Section 30C was terminated by section 70504 of Public Law 119-21. Any quote or article that nets a federal credit against your cost today is out of date — which is most of them.
Utility’s own page: https://www.consumersenergy.com/residential/programs-and-services/electric-vehicles
Price the install for your address
Whatever Consumers Energy does or does not pay, the install cost is driven by your panel, the run and the permit. Model it in a couple of minutes.