Lake Michigan’s scenic coastline and other areas throughout northern Lower Michigan will become more accessible for electric vehicle users this summer with the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at select Michigan state parks. About 30 charging stations are scheduled to be installed beginning in June, including at Warren Dunes, Holland, Grand Haven, Leelanau and Petoskey state parks. State parks in the Upper Peninsula are scheduled to be part of the second phase of installations, which will take place in 2023.
“This ability to link some of our state parks with electric vehicle travelers will provide a win-win situation for both parties,” says Ron Olson, chief of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division. “The enhancement will no doubt increase the number of visitors at these parks, while providing convenience and significantly increasing the range for EV motorists.”
For more information, visit michigan.gov/dnr.
