Michigan EV Charging (2026)

Key Facts

Statute: MCL 257.676d
Violation type: Civil infraction
Signage required: State-approved markings
PSC oversight: PA 56 of 2023

Full Breakdown

MCL 257.676d makes it a civil infraction to park a non-electric vehicle in a space marked for EV charging or to occupy a charging space without actively charging when posted. The Michigan Public Service Commission also regulates EV charging tariffs under Public Act 56 of 2023, and the state sets uniform installation and metering standards that local zoning cannot contradict for utility-owned chargers.

Violations & Penalties

Civil infraction with fines typically $100-$250 and possible towing under local ordinance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I leave my EV plugged in overnight at a public charger?

Posted time limits apply. Once charging completes or the posted limit expires, you can be ticketed under MCL 257.676d for occupying a charging space without actively charging.

Do private lots have to follow MCL 257.676d?

The statute applies to spaces designated and signed for EV charging on both public and private property when the owner has posted state-compliant signage authorizing enforcement.

Michigan EV Charging Station Standards And ICE Vehicle Restrictions

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