Though none of the recent grants for electric vehicle charging stations went specifically to Door County, it will be easier for you to power your way to the peninsula. Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation awarded $23.3 million in grants to 53 projects that expand the state’s current network of EV charging stations. The grants will cover up to 80 percent of the project's total cost, with site owners covering the rest. Most of the funded projects are located near or on the interstate and U.S. highways, except for six sites along WI-29. 

With more charging stations available to them, nearly 40 charging stations are located on the peninsula. Destination Door County Community Engagement Manager Amanda Stuck says visitors should feel more comfortable getting to the area before their vehicles run out of power.

Stuck says businesses can still apply with Destination Door County for their EV charging station grants, which have proven very popular with businesses since the program was introduced last year.