America's First GM EV Charging Dealer

Wheelers Family Auto Group is the first dealership in the nation to participate in General Motors’ new Dealer Community Charging Program. GM’s goal is to install 40,000 Level 2 EV chargers across the U.S. and Canada, with an emphasis on expanding access to charging in local communities including in underserved, rural and urban areas where EV charging access is often limited.

“We’re really excited to be the first dealership in the nation to have these chargers,” said Mary Jo Wheeler-Schueller, owner. “We have been working with Marshfield Utilities, Merkel Electric, and the City of Marshfield to help make this happen in our community.” And we are excited to bring this to additional communities we serve in Wisconsin.

Through the Dealer Community Charging Program, GM works with its dealers to deploy Level 2 charging stations (EVSE) at key locations in the dealer’s respective communities, including workplaces, multi-unit dwellings, sports and entertainment venues and college and universities, among others. Wheelers has been working with GM to purchase 5 EV Chargers. These charging stations will be available to all EV customers, not just those who purchase a GM EV. Today, nearly 90 percent of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a GM dealership.

“This is the first one in North America. To offer this will put Marshfield on the map,” said Wheeler-Schueller. “This is a great stop for people commuting from other areas to stop and check out our community and what Marshfield has to offer.”

“It’s a great thing, a great partnership to make it happen,” added Daniel Wheeler, noting that Wheelers locations have Level 1 and Level 3 chargers that also accommodate fast charge vehicles like Hummers. “There are not a lot of chargers out there in Central Wisconsin. We have tons of people who stop by who are commuting up north to Minocqua, Rhinelander.”

EV charging is a means for economic development. Businesses in the downtown, parks, and zoo located near EV chargers will see increased foot traffic as EV owners visit these locations while their EV is charging. In addition, the charging opportunities will draw regional travelers through the area that may have just skipped the community on their travels.

Wheelers is committed to bringing EV to Central Wisconsin.