Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Historic Legislation to Support and Expand Wisconsin’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Expanding EVs and EV charging infrastructure is a central part of our work to compete in the 21st Century and to build the sort of future we want to see for our state, one that is cleaner and more sustainable.

These funds will help us make significant progress towards bolstering EV infrastructure across the state, ensuring charging is quicker and easier and charging stations are available to support drivers.

And I was glad to sign these two bills to build on my administration’s efforts to build a strong clean energy economy from establishing our Task Force on Climate Change in 2019 to releasing the state’s first-ever Clean Energy Plan.

Folks, I’ve always said that we don’t have to choose between mitigating climate change and protecting our environment and good-paying jobs and economic development—we can do both and we are doing both.

Wisconsin has the potential to emerge as a worldwide player in the manufacturing of EVs and related equipment, as we’ve already seen a local charging station manufacturer expand their plant and create new jobs right here in Wisconsin.

The bills I signed will help make sure that we are in the driver’s seat, not lagging behind, in building the 21st-century infrastructure we need and deserve.