Detroit's EV Charging Future

The City of Detroit is working to spur the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with a long-term vision of providing a charger every 3-5 miles. Currently, the City’s expanding network includes 60 public sites with 300 Level 2 chargers and 30 DC Fast Chargers (DCFC), which will be a combination of city-owned and privately installed. The city is strategically working with local business owners to grow publicly accessible network across Detroit, with stations primarily located at parking garages, retail lots, and universities. 

Why EV Charging?

Transportation emissions are a leading source of greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change and adversely affecting the health and wellness of Detroiters. The City of Detroit is proactively working to create a brighter, more sustainable future for current and future generations. By stimulating the deployment of EV charging infrastructure across Detroit, the city is creating more opportunities for low- and zero-emission transportation. These efforts will reduce local emissions, improve health outcomes, address climate change, and generate new job and economic opportunities.

EV charging is aligned with the Detroit Climate Strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promotes cleaner air and healthier communities by prioritizing sustainable mobility.

• Supports Detroit's auto industry by encouraging EV adoption.
• Creates local jobs and workforce training in partnership with IBEW.
• Provides cost-saving opportunities for small businesses exploring fleet electrification.
• Ensures infrastructure supports residents and commuters in making confident EV purchasing or leasing decisions.

How Are We Charging Detroit's Drive?

The Detroit Charge Ahead program, led by the City of Detroit's Office of Mobility Innovation, aims to provide equitable access to EV charging, support the transition to zero-emission mobility, and strengthen Detroit's leadership in the automotive industry's shift to electrification.

Level 2 EV charging is currently available at Detroit recreation centers and the Ford Underground Parking Garage, further expanding accessibility and reinforcing the city’s commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future.

As part of this effort, the City envisions a future state with public access to up to 40 DCFC stations and up to 250 Level 2 charging stations on city-owned land. The city aims to prioritize opportunities that support economic development, EV carsharing, ridesharing services, tourism, and more. Additionally, Detroit is seeking to partner with private landowners planning or deploying EV charging infrastructure within city limits. The Park Detroit app can be used to promote awareness and access to EV charging at privately owned parking facilities throughout the city.

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Suggest or Register an EV Charger or Alternative Fueling Station Update

Use this form to propose the addition or registration of an existing or future EV charger, or to update information for a station in the Alternative Fueling Station Locator. Please note that your submission will not appear immediately; every update must be verified by the United States Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center before it is published.

Important Details:

• Verification Process: All information provided must be confirmed, which may take some time depending on the completeness of your submission and the responsiveness of the station's contact.
• Multiple Locations: If you need to add or update information for more than one location, please contact our Technical Response Service to receive a spreadsheet.
• Questions or Concerns: For any further inquiries or to report issues, please email [email protected].

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Public EV Charging 

The City of Detroit is currently has charging sites installed at Recreation Centers to support the expansion of EV infrastructure investment and deployment to support publicly accessible EV charging.

City recreation centers, including:

1. Adam Butzel, 10500 Lydon St. (District 2)
2. Butzel Family, 7737 Kercheval (District 3)
3. Clemente, 2631 Bagley St. (District 6)
4. Coleman Young, 2751 Robert Bradby Dr. (District 5)
5. Crowell, 16630 Lahser Rd. (District 1)
6. Farwell, 2711 E. Outer Drive (District 3)
7. Heilmann, 19601 Crusade St. (District 3)
8. Kemeny, 2260 S. Fort St. (District 6)
9. Lasky, 13200 Fenelon St. (District 3)
10. Patton, 2301 Woodmere St. (District 6)
11. Williams, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd. (District 5)

As part of this EV infrastructure effort, the City envisions a future state with public access at up to an additional 40 DC fast charging (DCFC) stations and up to 250 Level 2 charging stations located on city-owned land. The City is aiming to prioritize opportunities to support economic development, EV carsharing, ridesharing services, tourism and more. In addition, the City of Detroit is seeking to identify and partner with private landowners planning and/or deploying EV charging infrastructure within City limits.

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