To qualify, you must:

• Purchase, lease, or pre order an EV or Plug in Hybrid EV.


• Install a qualified Level 2 charger at your primary residence (See list of qualified chargers)


• Live in Consumers Energy electric service territory.


• Be a Consumers Energy residential electric customer.


• Own/lease or have an EV ordered or reserved that will be registered to the primary address associated with the Consumers Energy electric account.
  
  
  • OR own two or more electric vehicles with the purchase of a qualified dual cord charger, power-sharing charger, or EVSE splitter


• Agree to enroll in Nighttime Savers Rate.


• Install a qualified residential level 2 home charger:
  
  
  • With a maximum output of 9.6 kW (50-amp circuit maximum/40 amps of output maximum). If you install a charger exceeding an output of 9.6 kW then additional upgrade fees for your electrical system may apply.
  
  
  • That is (A.) both Energy Star rated and UL-Certified or (B.) Provided by an automotive manufacturer.

To submit your application, please visit our PowerMiDrive Enrollment Application page.

Within one business day, Consumers Energy will email you requesting three items:

• Vehicle documentation (Vehicle registration OR purchase agreement/pre-order agreement).


• Charger installation documentation (Electrician’s installation invoice OR materials receipts).


• Charging schedule confirmation (A photo showing your EV is scheduled to charge between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM on weekdays.

After we review your documents, we’ll finalize your rebate, mail your check within 7–10 business days, and enroll your account in the Nighttime Savers Rate and Smart Charging Incentive.