MIchigan
For generations, Michigan has led the way in the global automotive industry and transportation innovation. Today, strong investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and battery manufacturing are ensuring the state remains at the forefront of this new era. Significant contributions from automakers, battery suppliers, energy companies, and government funding are driving economic growth and cementing Michigan’s leadership in the EV supply chain.
As of August 2024, $8.43 billion in private investments has been poured into the Michigan EV manufacturing industry, spurred by approximately $245 million in federal funding. These investments have resulted in the creation of more than 14,00o jobs for Michiganders. Prominent locations of these jobs are shown on the map below.
Sources: Climate Power, EV Jobs Hub (Atlas), Electrification Coalition
These investments, along with recent changes in tax policy, are bolstering American manufacturing and supply chains, which is critical at a time when China has a head start in the global transition to electric transportation. Read more about how electric vehicles can benefit Michigan.
Michigan EV Policy Landscape
Michigan has already taken important steps toward an electrified transportation future, with actions by the state government, local governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector, including utilities and EV companies. Michigan’s future prosperity will be shaped by its ability to keep pace in adopting and guiding this transformation.
Learn more about the policies, strategies, and partners can help Michigan accelerate electrification in our Michigan state policy factsheet below. This document reflects input from a wide range of on-the-ground stakeholders and builds upon the insights of previous roadmaps and guidance documents, including those developed by the EC. It reviews transportation’s current impacts to public health, safety, and the economy, and it identifies a set of high-impact areas of engagement.
Policy Priorities
- State funding for electric school buses
- State fleet electrification
- Clean fuels policy
- Medium- and heavy-duty electrification
- Support for and engagement of the Council of Future Mobility & Electrification’s EV policy recommendations
- Maximize the impact of federal EV investments and programs on Michigan
- Conduct education and outreach on EV policy opportunities to policymakers in rural and low-income communities
- Continue to provide state policymakers and municipalities with the right tools and resources to transition fleets
Policy Update: 6-28-23
The Michigan state legislature passed a K-12 state education budget that includes $125 million for school districts to modernize their bus fleets by transitioning to clean school buses, the vast majority of which are expected to be electric. Click here for more information.
Michigan Electric School Bus Roundtable
On May 10, the Electrification Coalition and World Resources Institute hosted a roundtable on the wide-ranging benefits of electric school buses and Michigan’s window of opportunity to accelerate deployment.
The roundtable featured remarks from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell, as well as other government officials, industry experts, advocates, and school districts on the front lines. Visit the event webpage for more info.
Electrifying Trucks and Buses in Michigan
The United States is the world’s largest consumer of petroleum, accounting for one-fifth of the global daily supply. Oil accounts for over 90% of energy use in the U.S. transportation sector. This overwhelming dependence on oil threatens our public health, energy security, economy, and climate.
Learn more about the opportunity for electric trucks and buses in the Great Lakes State.
Michigan EV Policy Bootcamp
In October 2020, the Electrification Coalition (EC) brought together more than 150 EV policymakers, industry experts, and advocates for a day-long session on accelerating EV adoption in Michigan. See a full list of speakers, slides, and a recording of the event.
In 2023, the EC will host another Michigan–specific policy bootcamp, this time focusing on medium- and heavy-duty electrification. Subscribe below and follow the EC on social media to be the first to know about this event.