Detroit Secures $15.2 Million Grant to Lead in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Expansion

With this new grant, a previous $23.4 million grant, City funds, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, Detroit will install over 100 high-speed EV charging stations at 40 locations. The first stations will be installed this spring, and all 100+ chargers will be in place within two to three years.

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	Detroit Secures $15.2 Mil Grant to Lead in EV Infrastructure Expansion By Jean Davis TellUsDetroit.com DETROIT - The City of Detroit and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) received a $15.2 million federal grant from the Biden administration for the “Detroit Charge Ahead: Clean Commute Program," Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday, January 14. This grant will help Detroit and nearby suburbs install high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The Federal Highway Administration announced the grant as part of a $635 million national effort to install 11,500 EV charging ports and alternative fueling infrastructure. This funding comes from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With this new grant, a previous $23.4 million grant, City funds, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, Detroit will install over 100 high-speed EV charging stations at 40 locations. The first stations will be installed this spring, and all 100+ chargers will be in place within two to three years. Mayor Duggan said, “Electric vehicles are the future of the auto industry, and Detroit will support that shift by ensuring we have a network of safe, convenient, and easy-to-find high-speed charging stations.” These stations will be located along major corridors, business centers, and multi-family housing areas. The joint City/SEMCOG grant aims to make Southeast Michigan a leader in sustainable transportation, reduce pollution, promote EV usage, and expand clean, accessible transportation options. The City will install publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure along busy corridors and partner with local businesses. The program will prioritize areas with high multi-family housing density and access to transit amenities. As part of the Detroit Climate Strategy, the city is focusing on sustainable mobility. Most motorized transportation currently relies on fossil fuels, which emit greenhouse gases (GHGs). Vehicles and buildings are the main contributors to energy-related emissions, and increased EV access fits within the City’s strategy to reduce emissions. Tim Slusser, Chief of Mobility Innovation for Detroit, said, “This is an opportunity to make clean transportation solutions accessible to all Detroiters. Convenient access to EV charging infrastructure will encourage the adoption of zero-emission vehicles, many of which are built right here in Detroit.” Citywide efforts for sustainable mobility include improving public transit, prioritizing walking and biking, and encouraging EV adoption. Installing a comprehensive network of public EV chargers will provide greater access to clean transportation options, aligning with Detroit's goal of reducing transportation-related emissions and promoting a healthier environment. The EV charging projects will also invest in workforce development by offering training programs and creating local jobs through partnerships with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union.