Incentives
Emerging Tech Fund
DTE has as an Emerging Tech Fund: a $1M fund that DTE can use to test new EV technologies.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
eFleet Charger Rebate started in 2021 and was given approval to continue through 2025 with the Transportation Electrification Plan. DTE offers rebates up to $70,000 per qualified DC Fast Charger and $2,500 per Level 2 port. DTE also provides free Advisory Services to support fleet owners adding one or more EV.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The Demand Response pilot - DTE Smart Charge, started in 2019 and will continue through December 2026. This program helps EV drivers manage their charging during times of the day that help the energy grid operate more efficiently. DTE Smart Charge will schedule daily charging to meet your charging needs and will occasionally shift charging to help optimize the energy grid. Customers receive a $25 gift card at the conclusion of the program if they remain enrolled through the end of the pilot term.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
Workplace & Retail EV Charger Rebate started in 2025 and provides customers up to $2,500 per Level 2 port when they install public chargers.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
Multifamily EV Charger Rebate started in 2025 and offers income-eligible properties up to $14,400 per Level 2 port and all other properties can receive up to $5,000 per Level 2 port.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
Public EV Charger Rebate started in 2025 and provides customers in a rural and disadvantaged communities up to $70,000 per DC Fast Charger if within a mile of a major through way and all other on-route customers can cash in up to $50,000 per DC Fast Charger.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
Home EV Charger Rebate started in 2019 as a fixed rebate amount. In 2024 DTE's Transportation Electrification Plan changed the customer qualification to support income qualified customers with a rebate that covers the cost of a Level 2 charger and the installation. This took effect in 2025 with over $30M in funding. We also continue to educate all customers through all Education & Outreach (E&O) efforts.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
Incentives on the Alternative Fuels Data Center