Consumers Energy EV charger rebate
As of October 5, 2026, the Consumers Energy PowerMIDrive rebate is open in Michigan: $500 off a Level 2 home charger installation, or up to $1,000 for income-qualified customers.
Where to buy: ENERGY STAR certified chargers, lowest verified price first
Many programs list eligible models; check yours before buying.
Selection rule, in full
The 5 lowest verified prices among ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 chargers. Rows are the lowest verified prices among the models that match, ties by name; nothing is ranked on quality. Where none of them has a seller we link to, the lowest-priced matching model that has one is added as a last, labeled row.
| Model | Matches on | Verified price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSTART Level 2 Tesla EV Charger, 16/25/32/40/48 A adjustable (23 ft cord) | 48 A, 11.52 kW, NACS, hardwired | $199.00at MUSTART (official store) | Every verified seller |
| ApexCharger MACH 3 | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772, NEMA 14-50 or 5-20 or 5-15 plug | $222.22at ApexCharger (official store) | Every verified seller |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (40A) | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772, NEMA 14-50 plug | $249.99at Lectron (official store) | Buy at Lectron, $249.99 (opens in a new tab) |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 Tesla EV Charger, 40 A (NEMA 14-50 plug) | 40 A, 9.6 kW, NACS, NEMA 14-50 plug | $259.99at Lectron (official store) | Buy at Lectron, $259.99 (opens in a new tab) |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772 or NACS, NEMA 14-50 plug | $299.00at EVIQO (official store) | Every verified seller |
Each price is the lowest verified at the named seller on the date the model's own page shows. Buy links open the seller's page for that exact model and are affiliate links that support this site; see the affiliate disclosure.
Consumers Energy rebate at a glance
| Amount | $500 off a Level 2 home charger installation, or up to $1,000 for income-qualified customers |
|---|---|
| Pays toward | the installation |
| Where | Consumers Energy electric service area in Michigan |
| Income tiers | Up to $1,000 for income-qualified customers. |
| Rate or program enrollment | Must enroll in the Nighttime Savers Rate. |
| Other conditions | Must buy, lease or pre-order an EV registered at the home. Charger output up to 9.6 kW (40 A). |
| How to apply | Apply through the PowerMIDrive enrollment page, then send the vehicle, installation and charging schedule documents Consumers Energy requests. |
| Status | Open, confirmed October 5, 2026 |
| Program page | PowerMIDrive Home Charger Installation Rebate, Consumers Energy |
In the program's own words
These are the sentences on the program page that the amount and eligibility above come from, as the page read on October 5, 2026:
Get $500 off a Level 2 EV home charger installation, or up to $1,000 for income qualified customers.
Install a qualified residential level 2 charger at your primary residence
Agree to enroll in Nighttime Savers Rate.
Which chargers qualify
The program pays only for chargers on its own approved list.
We do not match our catalog of 238 Level 2 chargers against that list, because a model's place on it is the program's decision and changes over time. Check the approved list on the program page before you buy.
Consumers Energy Co - (MI) served 1,657,843 residential customers in 2024, the number 14 US electric utility by that count, per the EIA-861 annual survey. Program page read October 5, 2026; we re-read it monthly.
More on home charger costs
Consumers Energy rebate questions
- How much is the Consumers Energy EV charger rebate?
- As of October 5, 2026: $500 off a Level 2 home charger installation, or up to $1,000 for income-qualified customers. It pays toward the installation.
- Who qualifies for the Consumers Energy EV charger rebate?
- Residential customers in this area: Consumers Energy electric service area in Michigan. Up to $1,000 for income-qualified customers. Must enroll in the Nighttime Savers Rate. Must buy, lease or pre-order an EV registered at the home. Charger output up to 9.6 kW (40 A).
- Which chargers qualify for the Consumers Energy rebate?
- The program pays only for chargers on its own approved list. Check that list on the program page before buying; we do not match our catalog against it.
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