The City of Milwaukee is working on a plan to make it easier for people to use electric vehicles (EVs). This project will help reduce pollution, fight climate change, create good-paying local jobs, and give our community more clean and affordable transportation choices.

The Environmental Collaboration Office (ECO) is leading this project. In 2025, the City will choose a private company to help finance, build, run, and take care of the charging stations. Just like other public charging stations, EV drivers will pay to charge their vehicles.

As part of the planning process, ECO developed the Milwaukee Preliminary Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan. The plan outlines 53 possible spots for chargers—47 inside the city and up to 6 in nearby Milwaukee County communities.

Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee County Park locations are at the top of the list, with 15 locations being looked at for early installation.

But this project is about more than just adding charging stations—it’s about working together to shape the future of our city. That’s why we want to hear from you. Your thoughts are crucial in helping us choose the best locations for the chargers.

• 45 Level 2 City of Milwaukee charging locations
• 6 Level 2 Milwaukee County charging locations
• 2 DC Level 3 fast charge Milwaukee locations

• Federal Funding from U.S. DOT: $15 million
• Local Funding from private sector: $3.7 million
• Total Project Funding: $18.7 million

• Locations must be open to the public
• Site must dedicate at least 4 charging spots per site for electric vehicle parking only
• Site must have adequate electrical power
• Construction at the site cannot create new environmental or historic preservation issues
• At least 40% of the sites must be in disadvantaged communities
• People would want to spend at least 30 minutes while charging