DTE Energy Home EV Charger Installation Overview
DTE Energy coordinates with licensed, local electricians to install a Level 2 EV charger or a 240‑volt outlet (like NEMA 14‑50) at your home. Installation is performed by certified professionals vetted by DTE.
How it works:
- Log into DTE’s portal to request a free quote based on your needs.
- Choose an installation date that suits your schedule.
- On the day of installation, a DTE-certified electrician visits your home, confirms pricing, and completes the installation.
Eligibility requirements (based on the Home EV Charger Installation Agreement dated September 2023):
- Must be a current residential DTE Electric customer in good standing.
- Must agree to contract terms, which include a financing structure where the installation cost is added to your electric bill until fully paid off. Any installed charger or outlet becomes your property at the end of the agreement.
Rebate eligibility:
- You may qualify for a $500 Home EV Charger Rebate if you install a Level 2 charger, enroll in an eligible time-of-day electric rate, and meet income or purchasing criteria (applied within six months of installation, with purchase/install after December 31, 2024).
DTE Home EV Charger Rebate Summary
A rebate program that reimburses qualifying DTE residential customers for the cost of purchasing and installing a Level 2 EV charger (or EV supply equipment, EVSE) at home. The charger must be installed after January 1, 2025, and the application must be submitted within six months of installation.
How to Qualify
- You must be a DTE Electric residential customer in good standing, with no outstanding balance.
- Must have purchased or leased a new or used plug-in EV (BEV or PHEV) registered to you for at least 24 months in Michigan.
- Your household income must be under 200% of the HHS Poverty Guidelines. For example, in 2025, the limit for a household of 1 is $31,300 and for 4 it’s $62,400.
- You must be on an eligible EV-friendly rate with DTE (e.g., whole-home or dedicated EV Time-of-Use plans like D1.2, D1.8, D1.9, or Overnight Savers D1.13) and remain enrolled for at least 12 months).
- The installed Level 2 EVSE must be rated at 11.5 kW or less and either ENERGY STAR® certified, UL listed or made by your EV's manufacturer.
What You Get
- A reimbursement checks equal to the charger + installation cost, provided your application is approved and requirements are met.
- Up to two rebates per customer if you have two distinct EVs and two separate EV chargers.
How It Works
- Confirm you meet income and service requirements.
- Install an eligible Level 2 charger.
- Apply within six months, providing documentation such as:
- EV purchase or lease contract
- Vehicle registration
- Itemized installation invoice
- IRS Form 4506‑C via Veri‑Tax™ for verifying household income.