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Birkett is a father-of-two who loves nothing more than packing up the family and hitting the road in their latest electric car, which is currently a 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5. With multiple Chevy Bolts in his past, as well as a Chevy Volt and Tesla Model 3 LR in the extended family, plus various EV rentals when he ventures back home to his native United Kingdom, Birkett has more than 100,000 all-electric miles under his belt and is always ready to try out a new electric vehicle.
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There’s no denying that electric vehicles (EVs) can quickly get expensive. Thankfully, there are federal and state incentives like rebates and tax credits to make EVs more financially appealing.
But what state EV incentive programs are in place in Wisconsin?
Let’s see what current incentives are available in your area and whether or not you qualify for them.
Last Updated: January 2024
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What EV Incentives Are Available in Wisconsin?
Although Wisconsin has no direct state incentives in place for electric vehicles at this time, there are several offers available from utilities to reduce the running costs of an EV. We also update this post regularly, so check back to see if any state-level incentives are added in the future.
Incentives for Purchasing an EV in Wisconsin
Wisconsin does not offer incentives for the purchase of a new electric vehicle. Federal incentives remain available to those below certain income limits.
Other EV Incentives Offered in Wisconsin
There are various post-purchase EV incentives available in Wisconsin, primarily from utilities. These include:
- Alliant Energy provides rebates for networked and non-networked home charging hardware. Networked stations qualify for a rebate of up to $750, whereas non-networked equipment gets up to $500.
- Madison Gas & Electric (MGE) residential customers can make payments of $20 per month for the installation and maintenance of a Level 2 EV charging station. The plan comes with a five-year service agreement and time-of-use (TOU) rates are available to reduce charging costs.
- Xcel Energy's "EV Accelerate at Home" program help EV owners install and operate Level 2 home charging and access TOU rates for more affordable electricity.
- Local members of Touchstone Energy Cooperative may offer residential rebates for home charging. Find your coop and check individual offers in your area for details on current offers.
Visit our EV community on Facebook to connect with other electric vehicle owners in your area and find out if specific offers are available.
Now that you know what electric vehicle incentives are available in Wisconsin, what else do you need to know about making the switch to all-electric transportation?
Read our guidance on how to prepare for an EV to make sure the models you’re considering will meet your real-world driving needs!
