Michigan's EV Ecosystem

Michigan's vast electric vehicle ecosystem encompasses all facets from mobility and energy to infrastructure and battery development. Add that to the state's automotive heritage and manufacturing strength, and it's no surprise Michigan is leading the next generation of transportation.

Office of Future Mobility and Electrification

In 2020, Gov. Whitmer created the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and the Council on Future Mobility and Electrification to continue Michigan's leadership in mobility and electrification, fully leveraging the state's public, private and nonprofit sectors to support the startup and scale up of emerging technologies and businesses here in Michigan.

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Michigan: Top Automotive Investment

Recent Mobility News and Announcements

Michigan #1 for Automotive Industry, EV Investment, Top 10 for Tech Talent Pipeline

Michigan is the top state in the country for Automotive Manufacturing and Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry Investment, according to Business Facilities’ 19th Annual Rankings Report. Michigan also ranked in the top 10 for other categories such as FDI Investment, Customized Workforce Training and Life Sciences.

Michigan Wins Silver Shovel Award for Transformational EV Battery Project Win

Our Next Energy’s $1.6 billion investment to build its first cell and electric vehicle battery pack gigafactory in Michigan was recognized as a Manufacturing Project of the Year.

Gov. Whitmer Joins Secretary Buttigieg, Detroit Mayor Duggan, and Canadian Minister of Transport to Announce First U.S.-Canada Electric Vehicle Corridor

Governor Whitmer joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Canadian Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra, and Mayor Mike Duggan in Detroit to announce the first Binational Electric Vehicle Corridor between the U.S. and Canada. The new electric vehicle corridor will stretch from Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Quebec City, Quebec, tapping into the 75,000+ miles of Alternative Fuel Corridors in the United States.

THIS JUST IN: Michigan the ‘Next Silicon Valley’ for Automotive Technology

Michigan is poised to remain a leader in transportation technology thanks to its legacy of long-standing relationships with key U.S. automakers, according to a new article from Newsweek.

Historic GM Investment Recognized with 2022 Impact Award for Electric Vehicles by Business Facilities

One year after GM’s historic $7 billion investment in Michigan to grow the state’s electric vehicle and advanced battery manufacturing, Business Facilities recognized the deal in its 2022 Impact Awards

Michigan Set to ‘Dominate’ U.S. Battery Manufacturing by 2030

In a new report from CNBC, Michigan is named one of three states poised to “dominate” electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing in the United States by 2030. Michigan, Georgia and Kentucky will be able to manufacture between 97 and 136 gigawatt hours’ worth of EV batteries per year by 2030, thanks to plans currently in place.

Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins More than 1,500 New Jobs After Securing Investments from Magna in Three Locations Across the State

Three investments by Magna in St. Clair, Highland Park, and Shelby Charter Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. In total, the projects are expected to generate a capital investment of more than $526 million and create 1,569 jobs for Michigan residents.

Whitmer Announces 2,000 New Jobs, Investment of $1.6 billion as Michigan-Based Our Next Energy Builds Battery Manufacturing Campus in Wayne County

Our Next Energy, a home-grown Michigan company has chosen to build its first-ever battery manufacturing campus in Van Buren Township in Wayne County. The facility will be one of the few wholly US-owned manufacturers of both LFP and anode-free cells.

Michigan's Smart Infrastructure

The state is home to the largest deployment of vehicle-to-infrastructure technology in the U.S., with more than 500 miles of V2I-enabled roadway.

Michigan boasts 120 miles of technology-enabled “smart corridors” helping drivers stay safe, avoid construction and spend less time in traffic.

Michigan leads the nation in U.S. Department of Transportation operational or planned connected vehicle deployments.

Michigan Department of Transportation maintains and operates nearly 6,000 ITS devices statewide.

One-third of U.S. battery production and development takes place in Michigan.

Michigan has 1,500 workers employed at various Michigan battery manufacturing and OEM locations - ranking sixth in the nation.

Michigan Means Mobility

Michigan is proud to be the home for mobility, electrification and the future of the automotive frontier as it continues to attract a host of battery and electrification investments from companies around the globe, ensuring the future will be developed, tested and deployed here in the state.

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Charging Infrastructure

Michigan currently offers 480 publicly accessible charging stations featuring nearly 1,400 charging outlets, in addition to 146 private charging stations throughout the state. Michigan continues to build out this infrastructure to encourage further EV adoption, putting the state within the top 25% of states for electric vehicle registrations.

The state’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy operates a multi-stakeholder initiative to determine the placement of DC fast-charging stations and other infrastructure needed along Michigan highways and select residential areas to support light-duty electric vehicle travel across the state. The state is now in the process of securing commitments to build out 75 additional DC fast-charging stations with nearly 300 chargers throughout Michigan by 2030. In addition, Michigan's two largest utilities, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, have joined other utilities to create an interstate EV charging network across the Midwest.

In September 2021, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new initiative to develop the nation’s first wireless charging infrastructure on a public road in Michigan. The Inductive Vehicle Charging Pilot will create an electrified roadway system that allows electric buses, shuttles and vehicles to charge while driving, enabling electric vehicles to operate continuously without stopping to charge.

Watch: A Pure Michigan EV Adventure

Get an inside look at Michigan's EV ecosystem and discover some of Michigan's great communities along the way in a special episode of Under the Radar Michigan.

Innovation Ecosystem

Plug and Play Detroit

By launching a location closer to the OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, Plug and Play aims to involve the business units directly with the startup technologies, ultimately achieving more pilot projects, proof of concepts, strategic partnerships.

U of M Detroit Center for Innovation

The new facility will eventually serve up to 1,000 graduate and senior-level undergraduate students pursuing advanced degrees in a range of high-tech innovation disciplines, including mobility, artificial intelligence, data science, entrepreneurship, sustainability, cybersecurity, financial technology and more.

NewLab & Ford Motor Company Collaboration

Innovation studios aimed at solving tomorrow’s transportation challenges and preparing cities, regions and industries for a connected, autonomous and electrified future. The first focus of the Mobility Studio is EV charging in the urban context, specifically from a commercial fleet perspective.

Smartzones

Michigan has 20 SmartZones located throughout the state. These SmartZones provide distinct geographical locations where technology-based companies, entrepreneurs and researchers can access various services including business development mentoring, feasibility studies, business planning, entrepreneurial training, market analysis, technology assessments, technology mining and more

New Michigan Central Innovation District Puts the State at the Forefront of an Inclusive EV Mobility Future

As part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ford, the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit, the state plans to align more than $126 million in new and existing investments, programming, and resources to support the goals of the new Michigan Central Innovation District. This pledge involves the cross-departmental collaboration between the OFME, MEDC and other state departments.

Mobility and Electrification Assets

Michigan maintains the world’s most diverse collection of AV testing environments for both early and later stage technologies. Explore the map on the left to learn more about each asset.

Public Policies for Advanced Driving Systems

Michigan is the only state to implement all items on the list below.

Allowing testing of autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies.
Allowing AV operations on public roads.
Allowing AV operations without a human in the vehicle.
Allowing AV vehicle platooning.
Allowing on-demand AV operations
Requiring of liability protections for AV users.
Having a state entity advising on advanced mobility issues
Requiring an official report to policymakers regarding the intersections of the mobility section and public policy.

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