DTE EV charger rebate
As of October 5, 2026, the DTE Home EV Charger Rebate is open in Michigan: A rebate toward the cost of a Level 2 charger and its installation; the program page states no dollar amount.
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.
DTE rebate at a glance
| Amount | A rebate toward the cost of a Level 2 charger and its installation; the program page states no dollar amount |
|---|---|
| Pays toward | the charger and its installation |
| Where | DTE Electric service area in Southeast Michigan |
| Income tiers | Income-qualified customers only (household income limits are on the program page, or recent enrollment in an energy assistance program). |
| Other conditions | Must buy or lease an EV or plug-in hybrid. Apply within six months of installing the charger. |
| How to apply | Apply on the DTE program page within six months of installing the charger; DTE mails a rebate check once approved. |
| Status | Open, confirmed October 5, 2026 |
| Program page | Home EV Charger Rebate, DTE 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:
You may qualify for a rebate to cover the cost of a Level 2 charger and the installation.
Purchase a Level 2 charger that is ENERGY STAR ® certified or shares the same manufacturer as your EV.
You may qualify for a rebate if you're a current DTE electric residential customer, your account is in good standing with no outstanding balances and you meet the income eligibility requirements detailed below.
Which chargers qualify
The program accepts a Level 2 charger that is ENERGY STAR certified, or one made by the same company as your EV.
148 Level 2 chargers in our catalog are ENERGY STAR certified, per the EPA product finder (every ENERGY STAR certified model we track). The 12 with the lowest verified prices:
| Charger | Lowest verified price | Max amps | Network capable, per ENERGY STAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSTART Level 2 Tesla EV Charger, 16/25/32/40/48 A adjustable (23 ft cord) | $199.00 | 48 A | No |
| ApexCharger MACH 3 | $222.22 | 40 A | Yes |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (40A) | $249.99 | 40 A | Yes |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 Tesla EV Charger, 40 A (NEMA 14-50 plug) | $259.99 | 40 A | No |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER | $299.00 | 40 A | Yes |
| Grizzl-E Classic | $299.99 | 40 A | No |
| LENZ Level 2 Plug-In Home Charger, 40 A | $299.99 | 40 A | No |
| Lectron Portable Level 1 & 2 Tesla NACS EV Charger, 12 to 40 A | $309.99 | 12 A | No |
| MUSTART Level 2 EV Charger, 16/25/32/40 A adjustable (NEMA 14-50 plug, 25 ft cord) | $329.00 | 40 A | No |
| ApexCharger MACH 1 Hardwired | $336.33 | 48 A | Yes |
| IYILO Electric Vehicle Charging Station | $339.99 | 48 A | Yes |
| ApexCharger MACH 2 Hardwired | $346.43 | 48 A | Yes |
ENERGY STAR status is from our catalog's certification field. The program's other conditions (above) still apply, so check them before buying.
DTE Electric Company served 2,067,779 residential customers in 2024, the number 9 US electric utility by that count, per the EIA-861 annual survey. Program page read October 5, 2026; we re-read it monthly.
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DTE rebate questions
- How much is the DTE EV charger rebate?
- As of October 5, 2026: A rebate toward the cost of a Level 2 charger and its installation; the program page states no dollar amount. It pays toward the charger and its installation.
- Who qualifies for the DTE EV charger rebate?
- Residential customers in this area: DTE Electric service area in Southeast Michigan. Income-qualified customers only (household income limits are on the program page, or recent enrollment in an energy assistance program). Must buy or lease an EV or plug-in hybrid. Apply within six months of installing the charger.
- Which chargers qualify for the DTE rebate?
- The program accepts a Level 2 charger that is ENERGY STAR certified, or one made by the same company as your EV. 148 Level 2 chargers in our catalog are ENERGY STAR certified, from $199.00 at the lowest verified price.
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