As electric vehicle demand grows in Michigan, a new $5 million program will expand charging station access to places like apartments and condos.

The program was launched by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy — or EGLE — to support installation of EV chargers at multifamily properties. Jane McCurry of Clean Fuels Michigan says her non-profit and the Michigan Clean Fuels Institute are doing what they can to help property owners move forward with the plan.

“[They] released a guide to support multi-family property managers in understanding why they should invest released a guide to support multi-family property managers in understanding why they should invest in EV chargers and answer some common questions about what installing chargers entails for them,” McCurry said.

Last summer, Governor Gretchen Whitmer approved a $30 million, one-time investment for clean fuel and charging infrastructure. The funds will support grants for EV charging stations and hydrogen fueling, with at least 40% directed to disadvantaged communities.

McCurry also emphasizes the importance of convenient access to these EV charging hubs.