Plug-in electric vehicles in Wisconsin

As of 2021, there were about 9,000 electric vehicles registered in Wisconsin.[1] This had increased to over 38,000 by the end of 2025.[2]

EV registrations in Wisconsin from 2016 to 2025

Government policy

As of 2022, the state government offers tax rebates of up to $1,000 for electric vehicle purchases.[3]

As of 2021, the state government charges a $100 registration fee for electric vehicles, and $75 for plug-in hybrid vehicles.[4] At this rate, EV drivers pay approximately $95 more in tax every year than similar fossil-fuel powered car drivers.[5]

Politicians who have led the effort to implement these fees have been found to have received significant funding from the oil and gas industry.[6] In addition, organizations funded by the oil and gas industry, such as ALEC, are actively pushing for fee increases.[7]

Charging stations

As of February 2022, there were 380 public charging stations in Wisconsin.[8]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$79 million to charging stations in Wisconsin.[9]

In June 2022, the state government released a plan to recognize I-90, I-94, I-43, I-41, I-535, US-53, and US-151 as alternative fuel corridors.[10] Around half of all public charging stations in the state are within one mile of a corridor.[11]

As of July 2026, Wisconsin had reached a total of 888 operational EV charging stations.[12] Of those, 25 stations were NEVI-compliant. There were an additional nine NEVI-compliant charging stations under construction and 43 in the pre-construction stage.[13]

By region

Eau Claire

As of December 2019, less than 1% of vehicles registered in Eau Claire were electric.[14] By 2025, the number of EVs had risen to 618.[15]

La Crosse

As of 2025, there were 637 electric vehicles registered in La Crosse County.[15]

Madison

As of 2021, there were 2,227 electric vehicles registered in Dane County.[16] This increased to 8,622 at the end of 2025 making Dane County the county with the most EVs.[2]

As of 2026, a third of Madison Metro Transit's fleet is made up of battery electric buses.[17]

Milwaukee

As of 2021, there were 1,320 electric vehicles registered in Milwaukee County.[16] By the end of 2025, there were 5,463 electric vehicles.[2]

Waukesha

Waukesha County had the third most EVs of any county in Wisconsin at the end of 2025, with 4,711.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Phelps, Nathan (August 29, 2022). "Wisconsin electric vehicle registrations on the rise". Spectrum News. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Electric Vehicles in WI". Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  3. ↑ Fouse, Macy (April 27, 2022). "Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Incentives". getjerry.com. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  4. ↑ Dohr, Bob (May 3, 2021). "They're better for the environment and becoming more affordable. Here's what you need to know about electric cars in Wisconsin". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  5. ↑ Moe Khatib (January 23, 2024). "EV drivers in 36 states pay a surplus of fees each year". EV Hub. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  6. ↑ Fred Lambert (March 18, 2026). "New EV fee proposals charge owners 2-3x what gas drivers pay in federal tax". Electrek. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ben Jervey (September 11, 2019). "Fees on Electric Cars, Inspired by Koch Network, Are Unfairly Penalizing Drivers, Says Consumer Reports". DeSmog. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Plan to expand charging stations in Wisconsin for electric vehicles turns sour in fight over profits". The Milwaukee Independent. February 17, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  9. ↑ Small, Taurean (November 11, 2021). "Wisconsin to receive millions for electric vehicle infrastructure". Spectrum News. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  10. ↑ Jacobs, Kylie (June 22, 2022). "Wisconsin Department of Transportation planning to expand electric vehicle charging stations". WEAU. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  11. ↑ Hubbuch, Chris (July 16, 2022). "'Electrification is coming': Wisconsin prepares to spend $78.7 million on EV network". madison.com. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Alternative Fueling Station Counts by State". Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (WEVI) Charging Station Dashboard". Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  14. ↑ Lim, Katrina (December 4, 2019). "Eau Claire leaders want to install 160 electric car charging stations". WQOW. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  15. 1 2 "Vehicles by Fuel Type" (PDF). Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  16. 1 2 "Wisconsin gets $78M for electric vehicle network". WITI. September 15, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Metro Transit Electric Buses". Retrieved July 26, 2026.
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