MGE’s First Pole-Mounted EV Charging Station Available to Drivers

Are you interested in electric vehicles (EVs) but unsure where you would charge? MGE has added the first pole-mounted EV charging station to its network of more than 50 public charging stations!
 
The charger—which is attached to an existing MGE utility pole—is located in Madison’s Darbo-Worthington neighborhood on the city’s east side. A first-of-its-kind in our community, the charger offers curbside charging near Worthington Park.
 

Benefits of pole-mounted EV chargers

Studies show that about 80% of EV charging happens at home. This can be challenging for drivers who don’t have a garage or dedicated parking.
 
MGE, with the City of Madison, is exploring the use of pole-mounted charging stations in areas currently without easy access to EV charging. Benefits of pole-mounted charging stations include: 

• Convenient, curbside charging for use by nearby residents.
• The use of existing utility infrastructure, which makes them easier to install and to scale.
• The opportunity to help facilitate sustainable transportation by increasing access to EV charging. The electrification of transportation is a key strategy for reducing carbon and to achieving our shared goal of net-zero carbon electricity by 2050.

As we test the technology, other locations in the city are being evaluated for additional pole-mounted charging stations.
 

MGE Charging Network

MGE hosts a network of more than 50 public charging stations throughout the greater Madison area. The electricity at our public stations is 100% renewable—generated at MGE-owned wind farms in Wisconsin and Iowa and by MGE’s solar installations!

Our Level 1 and Level 2 stations are $2 per hour while the DC Fast-Charging Station costs $5 per hour. Visit mge.com/evcharging to learn more about our network. 
 

There’s a lot to love about EVs

Visit mge.com/LovEV to learn about available vehicle models, costs, benefits and more.

 

published: Aug-22-2023