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EV Charging Costs in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

Electric vehicle owners in Grand Rapids benefit from developing charging infrastructure. The local utility, DTE Energy, charges an average of $0.20/kWh for residential service, above the national average.

Electricity Rate
$0.20/kWh
Charging Stations
45
City Rank
#2 in Michigan
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$52.63

Cost per mile

$0.05

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $63.37

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Electricity Rates in Grand Rapids

Primary utility: DTE Energy

Rate: $0.20/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Grand Rapids: $0.20/kWh

Michigan average: $0.21/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Grand Rapids

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$52.63View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$95.24View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$50.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Grand Rapids

Total

45

Level 2

35

DC Fast

10

Density

23.4/100k

Available networks in Grand Rapids:

Downtown Grand Rapids Charging Hub

Electrify America

1200 Main St, Grand Rapids, MI

1.2 miles away

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Central Grand Rapids Charging Hub

EVgo

1237 Main St, Grand Rapids, MI

2.9 miles away

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North Grand Rapids Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1274 Main St, Grand Rapids, MI

4.6 miles away

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Map shows public charging station search results across Grand Rapids.

How Grand Rapids Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Grand Rapids$0.20/kWh$52.63
Michigan Avg$0.21/kWh$55.26
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Warren$0.20/kWh$52.63
Detroit$0.23/kWh$60.53
DTE EV Programs

Peak: $0.24/kWh

Off-peak: $0.11/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Grand Rapids

Population: 192,294

EV adoption: 3.2%

Average commute: 25.5 minutes

EV adoption rank in Michigan: #2

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Grand Rapids?

At $0.20/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $52.63 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.

Is home charging in Grand Rapids cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Grand Rapids is about $65.79 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Grand Rapids compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Warren is lower at $0.20/kWh while Detroit is higher at $0.23/kWh. Grand Rapids is $0.20/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Grand Rapids?

Grand Rapids has 45 public stations, including 10 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Grand Rapids?

DTE Energy supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. Listed rebate potential reaches $500.00.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Warren

$0.20/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $52.63/month

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Detroit

$0.23/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $60.53/month

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Station density context: 23.4/100k in Grand Rapids, 27.9/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.