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Moving EVs in Wisconsin FORWARD
As electric vehicles become more mainstream, there's still a lot to learn. Here in Wisconsin, less than one percent of all cars on the road are EVs. Drive Electric Wisconsin is here to change that. We want to help consumers get the information they need to make an informed decision in purchasing their next EV.
Let's all work together to drive Wisconsin FORWARD.
Benefits
Health Benefits
1,156
In Wisconsin alone, 1,156 asthma attacks could be avoided annually.
$830M
By 2050, in Wisconsin alone, over $830M in avoided health impacts costs.
62%
62% reduction in directly emitted fine particle pollution
90%
90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Electric Vehicles in Wisconsin
13,731
Number of electric vehicles (hybrid & battery)**
525
Number of charging stations***
35+
Number of Wisconsin utilities offering incentives on home chargers†
70+
Wisconsin utilities offering time of use rates to make off-peak charging cheaper†
Economic benefits
$700
Save an average of $700+ on fuel annually‡
$330
Save an average of $330 in repair and maintenance annually‡
$11.26
Average cost to fully charge an electric vehicle§
$7,500
Up to $7,500 federal tax credit for 2023
** Wisconsin Department of Transportation
*** Alternative Fuels Data Center
† Visit your local electric utility's website for more information.
‡ Varies by car miles per gallon, gas prices, and amount driven. AAA
Assumes battery size of 65 kWh and average WI residential electricity cost of 17.33 cents/kWh.