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Wisconsin Expands EV Charging to Local Towns

By Tech Desk · 2026-09-14 · Updated 2026-09-14 01:57 UTC
A modern electric vehicle charging station with a sleek cable plugged into a car, situated on a quiet roadside next to a grocery store.
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Wisconsin is deploying 42 new fast-charging stations at local businesses with $25 million in federal backing, adding at least 168 high-speed ports. This move extends the state's charging network beyond interstates to include secondary routes and everyday destinations like grocery stores and hotels.

  • According to GN auto tech/ev, the $25 million federal award ensures a minimum of 168 new 150kW CCS ports will be installed across the 42 sites, with equipment provided by Tesla, Autel, and Gilbarco. The expansion also confirms that Wisconsin has met its initial spacing benchmarks, allowing the state to direct future funding toward secondary highways rather than just interstate corridors.

    Source: Yahoo
  • Wisconsin is deploying 42 new fast-charging stations in everyday locations like grocery stores and hotels, marking a shift from interstate-only networks to a statewide utility grid.

    Source: The Cool Down
Based on reporting by The Cool Down and Yahoo, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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