What Wisconsin utilities are doing to promote EVs

Wisconsin utilities offer a range of programs designed to encourage electric vehicle adoption.

Madison Gas & Electric: Will install a 240-volt level-2 charger in a customer’s home for no up-front fee. Customers pay $20 a month plus the cost of electricity, which MG&E says can be reduced through time-of-use rates, which offer discounts for electricity used between 9 p.m. and 10 a.m.

MG&E maintains 34 public charging stations throughout its territory and offers a 50 percent discount to users who participate in a utility study.

MG&E also features an informational website that explains the types of EVs available and allows users to compare the costs to those of a traditional internal combustion vehicle.

Alliant Energy: Provides an informational page on its website and offers a $500 rebate for customers who install a level 2 charging station. Alliant also offers time-of-use rates.

We Energies/WPS: Both members of the WEC Energy Group have proposed pilot programs that would offer rebates of up to $1,000 for customers who install electric vehicle chargers in their homes. That program is subject to approval from regulators. WEC also offers time-of-use rates.