Electric Vehicle Incentives

With the purchase of an all-electric vehicle, there are various state incentives available, including: tax credits/rebates/exemptions, reduced registration fees, parking incentives, reduced utility rates, and other incentives. State governments and utility companies are continually exploring new ways to entice consumers to adopt alternative fuel options, so be sure to check with your local authorities regarding incentives and rebates offered. Additional information can be found here.

GEM Vehicles are classified as Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs). LSVs are street-legal, four-wheeled electric vehicles with a top speed of 25 mph. Learn more about LSVs here.

Incentives Available

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Alabama Power offers an off-peak (9pm–5am) home charging incentive if the vehicle is registered with the utility. Eligibility: own a plug-in electric vehicle manufactured primarily for use on public roads.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

The Vehicle license tax (VLT) for an AFV is changed to the rate of $4 per $100 of assessed valuation, which is determined by the following: AFVs registered prior to 1/1/22: 1% of MSRP; AFVs registered between 1/1/22 and 12/31/22: 20% of MSRP. Reduced AFV license tax does not apply to any vehicle purchased on or after 12/31/22. For each succeeding year, original value of AFV is reduced by 15%. The minimum license tax for an AFV registration is $5.

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Salt River Project Power & Water offers an Electric Vehicle Price Plan for customers who own or lease highway plug-in hybrid electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles. Charging rates based on time of year and day.

Tucson Electric Power offers a discounted residential service time-of-day rate during off-peak periods to customers who own and operate a plug-in electric vehicle. 5% reduction to applicable charges during off-peak period.

PARKING INCENTIVES:

Alternative fuel vehicles may park in parking areas designated for carpool operators. “Alternative fuel” includes electricity and combination of at least 70% alternative fuel and no more than 30% petroleum based fuel.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Qualified energy customers are eligible to receive incentives in varying amounts starting at $250 for installation of Level 2 residential electric vehicle charger
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:
Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers rebates up to $2,500 for the purchase or lease of qualified vehicles. May not be applicable to GEM.

Rebates only offered to applicant with gross annual income not exceeding $150,000 (single filers), $204,000 (head-of-household filers) and $300,000 (joint filers). Rebates only offered to plug-in hybrids with electric range of at least 20 miles.

Alternative Fuel & Advanced Vehicle Rebate – San Joaquin Valley: Drive Clean! Rebate Program provides rebates for the purchase or lease of eligible new vehicles, including plug-in electric vehicles. Rebates up to $3,000 for electric vehicles; available on first-come, first-serve basis for residents in San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.

Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) offers rebates of $250 to residential customers who purchase or lease an eligible new or used PEV. An additional $250 is available for eligible PEVs purchased or leased from a Pasadena dealership. Customers participating in PWP’s income-qualifying programs may also qualify for an additional $250 rebate, for a total of $750. Rebates are available for PEVs purchased or leased on or after August 1, 2018. PEV purchased or leased before 8/1/18 are only eligible for $200 incentive.

Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District offers $1,000 incentive for all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles purchased or leased from Antelope Valley dealerships; $500 rebate for outside Antelope Valley (including online dealerships). Limited to one per vehicle which each person can claim a maximum of two incentives for life of program.

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, Los Angeles Dept. of Water & Power, Pasadena Water and Power provide discounted rate plans to residential customers for electricity used to charge electric vehicles.

Residential property owners may have access to Property-Assessed Clean Energy financing to install electric vehicle supply equipment if the local government has PACE program in place.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

Income tax credit of $5,000 for purchased electric vehicles.

From 1/1/20 to 1/1/21, $4,000 for purchase of electric vehicles and $2,000 for leased electric vehicles.

From 1/1/21 to 1/1/23, $2,500 for purchase of electric vehicles and $1,500 for lease of electric vehicles.

From 1/1/23 to 1/1/26, $2,000 for purchase of electric vehicles and $1,500 for lease of electric vehicles.

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:
Gunnison County Electric Association provides a rebate of 70%, up to $500, of the cost of Level 2 home charger and 5% discount on chargers purchased from GCEA.

Holy Cross Energy offers free ChargePoint Home Level 2 electric vehicle charger (up to two chargers if you own two electric vehicles).

Grant program for plug-in electric vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment. Grants cover the lower of 80% of incremental cost of qualified plug-in electric vehicles or $8,260; funding limited to 7-county Denver Metro Area.

Electric vehicle supply equipment grants cover lower of 80% of charging unit of $9,000 for Level 2 and $30,000 for Level 3; available throughout state.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

Reduced registration fee for electric vehicles.

Rebate up to $5,000 on purchase or lease of eligible electric vehicle

Norwich Public Utilities offers customers up to $1,000 rebate for purchase or lease of new or used all electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Customer must be current on utility account. Vehicle must be purchased from licensed car dealership and proof of purchase is required.

PARKING INCENTIVES:
Free parking on all New Haven city streets for alternative fuel vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles registered in New Haven. Owner will receive decal, which must be attached to vehicle.

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Norwich Public Utilities offers $500 rebate for purchase of residential Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment. Rebate amount cannot exceed equipment purchase price. Installation must be within Norwich territory.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

$1,500 rebate for purchase or lease of new plug-in hybrid or $3,500 rebate for battery electric vehicle.

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

The Delaware Electric Cooperative offers a one-time $200 billing credit and an additional $5 monthly billing credit to customers.

The State of Delaware offers a 50% rebate up to $500 for the cost of ChargePoint Home Chargers.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:
Excise tax exemption for hybrid or clean-fuel vehicles achieving at least 40 mpg during city driving.

Reduced registration free for the first time electric vehicle registration.

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Park and Charge Pilot: electric vehicle users can charge their vehicle at public curbside parking spaces. Fee: $2/hr between 6am-10pm; $1 between 10pm-6am. Vehicles not plugged in are subject to a fine and tow.

Income tax credit for 50% of equipment and labor costs for the purchase and installation of alternative fuel, including electricity, and infrastructure. Maximum credit of $1,000 for residential charging stations and $10,000 for publicly accessible stations. Expires 12/31/26.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:
Jacksonville Electric Authority offers rebates of $500 for new plug-in all-electric and hybrid passenger vehicles with battery size less than 15 kWh ($1,000 for 15 kWh or higher) purchased or leased on or after 9/18/14.

Orlando Utilities Commission may provide a $200 rebate to residential customers who purchase or lease a plug-in electric vehicle or to businesses to install charging stations. Must apply within six months of purchase or lease of the vehicle.

Kissimmee Utility Authority offers $100 rebate to customers who purchase all-electric vehicles. Vehicle must be registered at customer’s address and have bill of sale or proof of electric vehicle purchase. Limit one rebate/vehicle.

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Brickell Energy's two incentives: (1) aFLoat Host Agreement: program covers the cost of hardware, network service plans, management service and warranties for electric vehicle supply equipment. Eligible hosts include commercial real estate property owners and managers. (2) aFLoat Rental Plan: offers public and commercial locations the electric vehicle supply equipment hardware, network service plan, management service and warranties at a reduced fee without upfront cost and asset management.

Duke Energy offers free Level 2 and DC fast electric vehicle supply equipment, installation and network connection services to its customers through the Park & Plug pilot program. Eligible entities include multi-unit dwellings, workplaces, businesses and areas along high-traffic corridors. Site hosts are responsible for electricity costs and must agree to participate in the pilot program through December 2022. Program has reached maximum number of participants. Additional applicants can join the wait list.

Kissimmee Utility Authority offers $100 rebate for customers who have purchased and have plug-in electric vehicle home charger installed. Vehicle must be registered at customer’s address. Limit one rebate/household. Requires charging station to be installed by licensed electrical contractor and meet all state and local codes.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Georgia Power provides a plug-in electric vehicle rate that discounts electricity from 11pm-7am.
PARKING INCENTIVES:
Parking lots with at least 100 public parking spaces are required to have at least one parking space equipped with an electric vehicle charging system reserved exclusively for electric vehicles.

Free parking is provided for electric vehicles in State and County Government lots, facilities and parking meters. Plug-in electric vehicles displaying a plug-in electric vehicle license plate are exempt from daily parking fees charged by any state or county authority in Hawaii.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities offers six $5,000 rebates toward purchase of publicly accessible electric vehicle supply equipment on first-come, first-serve basis. Rebate is available to businesses and municipalities located in Teton Conservation District Boundaries.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:
Illinois Electric Cooperative (Co-op) members are eligible for loan financing at 0.5% for 60 months for the purchase of new plug-in electric vehicles.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Indianapolis Power & Light Company offers special plug-in electric vehicle charging rates for residential and fleet customers who own a licensed electric or plug-in electric vehicle.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

Income tax credit of 30% of incremental cost of purchasing original equipment manufacturer AFV or an income tax credit of 10% of cost of motor vehicle, up to $2,500.

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Qualified Energy customers who install a residential Level 2 electric vehicle charger are eligible for a $250 rebate.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

Efficiency Maine offers $2,000 rebate for battery electric vehicles and $1,000 rebate for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Eligible vehicles must be purchased or leased between 8/29/19 and 12/21/21, or while funds are available.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Baltimore Gas & Electric Company offers a time-of-use rate for residential customers who purchase or lease an electric vehicle. This applies to energy used for the entire residence during the billing period.

Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, Delmarva Power, and Pepco offer a $300 rebate when qualified Level 2 Smart Charger is installed in home.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD) offers a discount of $250 to customers for the purchase of Level 2 electric vehicle charging system if enrolled in Electric Vehicle rewards program .

Residential customers of participating MA municipal light plants (MLPs) may be eligible for free or discounted Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment through the MA Municipal Wholesale Electric Company's Home Energy Loss Prevention Services (HELPS) program. Participating MLPs include Groton, Ipswich, Marblehead, Sterling, Shrewsbury, South Hadley, Wakefield and West Boylston. Incentives vary by MLP.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Indiana Michigan Power, Consumers Energy & DTE Energy offer discounted rates to customers for electricity to charge their vehicles during off-peak hours.

Indiana Michigan Power offers first 250 qualified plug-in electric vehicle owners $,2,500 to offset cost of installing a home charging station.

Lansing BWL offers pilot plug-in electric vehicle time-of-use charging rate to single or multifamily dwellings or 4 units or less with separately metered Level 2 EV supply equipment.

Consumers Energy offers a special time-of-use rate option for PEV owners.

DTE Energy offers a $500 rebate for the installation of a Level 2 charging system for qualified residential customers who have: purchased or leased new or used plug-in EV on or after 1/1/19; installed a new, qualified Level 2 charging station after 5/2/19; and currently take service from DTE Energy on year-round time-of-use rate, dynamic peak pricing rate, or EV-only time-of-use rate and will remain enrolled in selected rate for at least 12 months.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:
Dakota Electric offers up to a $500 rebate for installation of Level 1 or Level 2 chargers installed on or after 1/1/16. Dakota Electric offers a discounted rate for electricity used to charge electric vehicles during specific off-peak times.

Great River Energy’s Revolt initiative offers the ability to power a plug-in electric vehicle with 100% wind energy for the lifetime of the vehicle. The program requires no additional cost; however, standard or off-peak rates still apply for the electricity used.

Xcel Energy offers a pilot program for residential customers who own or lease a plug-in electric vehicle. The program provides discounted Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment, installation and charging costs on a first-come, first-serve basis. Excel energy offers two discounted charging rate options for certain times and dates. Enrollment is currently closed. Waitlist is available.

Lake Region Electric Cooperation offers a rebate up to $500 for the installation of level 1 or 2 electric vehicle supply equipment. LREC members enrolled in the ChargeWise program receive a reduced rate for electricity used to charge plug-in electric vehicles during off-peak hours with installation of Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment.

Otter Tail Power Company offers a $400 rebate for the installation of Level 2 EV supply equipment.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Qualified Energy customers who install a residential Level 2 EV charger are eligible for a $250 rebate.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

Businesses and individuals are eligible for income tax credit of up to 50% of equipment and labor costs for converting vehicle to operate using alternative fuel, including electricity. Credit may not exceed $500 for motor vehicle with gross weight of 10,000 lbs. or less. Only available for year vehicle was converted.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) offers a $500 rebate to residential customers for the purchase of qualified Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment. Participants must purchase the equipment through OPPD. First come, first served basis.

MISCELLANEOUS INCENTIVES:
Dollar and Energy Savings Loan Program: provides financial assistance for energy efficiency improvements. It allows Nebraska residents purchasing electric vehicles to apply for a low interest loan under the program. Maximum loan term is 5 years for a new vehicle under 8,500 lbs.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

NV Energy offers a special Electric Vehicle Time of Use Rate for its northern and southern Nevada EV customers. It allows customers to pay a discounted rate if they charge the vehicle during the utility’s off-peak hours between 10pm and 8am.

NV Energy provides rebates for the purchase and installation of Level 2 EV supply equipment and DC fast charging stations. Eligible projects including charging for fleet, workplace and multi-unit dwellings. NV Energy offers rebates of 75% of project costs, up to $3,000 per connector, for Level 2 equipment. Must include at least 2 but no more than 10 connectors. DC fast chargers are eligible for $400/kW up to a cap of the lesser of $40,000 per charging station or 50% of project costs, with no more than 5 stations per project.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

New Hampshire Electric Co-op (NHEC) offers a $300 rebate to residential customers who install Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment in their service territory. NHEC also offers off-peak rate program for electricity purchased to charge PEVs.

NHEC offers residential off-peak rate program for electricity purchased to charge plug-in electric vehicles.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:
Zero-emission vehicles sold, rented or leased are exempt from state sales and use tax.

MISCELLANEOUS INCENTIVES:

10% discount on off-peak NJ Tumpike and Garden State Parkway toll rates. Discount available through NJ EZ Pass for vehicles that have fuel economy of 45 mpg or higher and meet CA Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) standard; must enroll in plan and provide proof of eligibility.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

New York State Energy Research Authority offers a plug-in electric vehicle rebate up to $2,000 on eligible vehicles. May not be applicable to GEM.

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Residential Con Edison offers a reduced price for electricity used during designated off-peak hours (12am-8am).

Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate provides income tax credit for the installation of an electric vehicle charging property up to $5,000 or 50% of cost, whichever is less. Unused credits may be carried over into future tax years. Credit expires 12/31/22.

Tax credit for 50% of cost, up to $5,000, for purchase and installation of alternative fuel vehicle refueling property and electric vehicle recharging property. Available through 12/31/22. “Electric vehicle recharging property”: all equipment needed to convey electric power from the electric grid or another power source to onboard vehicle energy storage system.

NY State Energy Research and Development Authority offers rebates of $4,000 per charging port in public parking lots, workplaces, and multiunit dwellings. Charging stations must be installed after 9/18/18 and must remain in operation for at least four years. Applications for this first-come, first-serve rebate opportunity will be accepted until rebate funds have been exhausted.

Charge Read NY, NY State Energy Research and Development Authority provides rebates of $4,000 per charging port for Level 2 charging stations installed at public, workplace and multi-unit dwelling parking lots.

MISCELLANEOUS INCENTIVES:

$7 toll rate during off-peak hours at Port Authority crossings (normal toll: $10.50 for passenger cars; $9.50 for motorcycles); only available for eligible low-emission class 1 vehicles (passenger cars).
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Cape Hatteras Electric Co-op (CHEC) offers time-of-use electricity rates to residential customers with an electric vehicle and/or who install a home charging station.

CHEC offers a $100 rebate to residential customers who install a Level 2 ChargePoint electric vehicle home charger.

Randolph Electric Membership Corporation’s Electric Vehicle Utility Program (REVUP) offers rebates for residential customers of $500 towards the purchase of residential Level 2 EV supply equipment. Residents must be a registered owner of an electric vehicle, purchase and install a Wi-Fi connected Level 2 equipment and agree to share the data collected by equipment. Rebates are available to the first 25 applicants.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

FirstEnergy residential customers can lease a Level 2 electric vehicle charger for $39.99/month for 3 years. Includes repair/replacement guarantee for life of the agreement.
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For tax years beginning before 12/31/27, tax credit is available for up to 45% of cost installing commercial alternative fuel infrastructure. Includes property which is metered-for-free, public access recharging system for motor vehicles propelled in whole on in part for electricity.
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OR Dept. of Environmental Quality offers a rebate for new zero emission vehicles and plug-in electric vehicles. Rebate for vehicles with battery capacity of less than 10 kWh: up to $1,500. Rebate for vehicles with battery capacity of 10 kWh or more: up to $2500.

Low- and moderate-income drivers that live in areas with elevated concentrations of air pollution may be eligible for an additional rebate of up to $2,500 for the purchase or lease of a new or used zero emission vehicle.

Program ends: Jan 2, 2024

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Many utility companies in Oregon are exploring ways they can support electric vehicle adoption, from vehicle charging to rebate programs. Ask your electricity provider what programs they have for electric vehicles.

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) offers residential customers rebate up to $500 and not exceeding cost of Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment and/or its installation.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

FirstEnergy residential customers can lease Level 2 electric vehicle charger for $39.99/month for three years. Installation and repair/replacement guarantee for life of agreement.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

Town of Warren may allow excise tax exemptions of up to $100 for qualified alternative fuel vehicles registered in Warren.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the LightDuty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program for the purchase or lease of a new light-duty vehicle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, hydrogen or electricity. Electric drive vehicles with 4 wheels and powered by a battery or hydrogen fuel cell, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with a battery capacity of at least 4 kWh, are eligible for a $2,500 rebate. Limited to the first 2,000 applicants. Applications must be received by 1/7/21. Applies only to vehicles purchased on or after 9/1/19.

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Austin Energy customers who own plug-in electric vehicles are eligible for a rebate of 50% or up to $1,200 for Wi-Fi-enabled charging stations and $900 for non-Wi-Fi-enabled charging stations of the cost to purchase and install a qualified Level 2 charging station.

Austin Energy offers rebate of 50% of the cost to install approved Level 1 or Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment up to $4,000 and provides rebates up to $10,000 to workplaces that install a DC fast charger.

CPS Energy offers a flat rate charging option of $60 annually for qualified customers.

Southwest Electric Power Company customers who install a residential Level 2 electric vehicle charger are eligible for a $250 rebate.

UCS offers eligible residential customers a rebate of up to $500 to install a Level 2 EVSE.
CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Rocky Mountain Power offers residential customers with plug-in electric vehicles $200 to enroll in a time-of-use rate. Participants may choose between two rate plans. Peak hours: all months of the year: 3 pm to 8 pm and October through April: 8 am to 10am. Rocky Mountain Power also provides rebates to non-residential and multifamily customers towards the purchase of Level 2 and DC Fast EVSE.

PARKING INCENTIVES:

Free metered parking for up to 2 hours in Salt Lake City for electric vehicles with Green Vehicle parking permit.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

Agency of Transportation will administer plug-in electric vehicle incentive program that provides financial incentives to low- and moderate-income residents for purchase or lease of new plug-in electric vehicle.

Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) offers customers $250 bill credit for purchase of new or used plug-in electric vehicle. Leases are eligible for $50 bill credit for each year of the lease. Fully electric $500 (purchase) and $100/year (lease).

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Green Mountain Power offers customers free Level 2 (240 volt) charging equipment with new electric vehicle purchase.

VEC offers a $250 bill credit for purchase of qualifying Level 2 electric vehicle charger. Members must commit to avoid charging from 5p.m. to 9p.m. Monday through Friday.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

Local governments may reduce personal property taxes paid on alternative fuel vehicles, including electric vehicles.
TAX CREDITS/REBATES/EXEMPTIONS:

Electric vehicle supply equipment (including plug-in batteries) and labor and services for installation, repairing, altering or improving electric vehicle batteries and infrastructure are exempt from sales and use tax. Expires 7/1/25.

CHARGING/UTILITY INCENTIVES:

Pacific Power offers non-residential customers quarterly grants for up to 100% of eligible purchase and installation costs of electric vehicle supply equipment. 25% of funds are earmarked for workplace charging and fleet electrification projects.
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FirstEnergy residential customers can lease Level 2 electric vehicle charger for $39.99/month for three years. Installation and repair/replacement guarantee for life of agreement.
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Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) offers a time-of-use electricity rate for customers with plug-in electric vehicles.
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Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities offers twelve $5,000 rebates toward purchase of publicly accessible electric vehicle supply equipment on a first-come, first-serve basis. Rebate is available to businesses and municipalities in communities surrounding Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park.

The information provided here is current as of August 2020 and was obtained from third parties. Best effort has been made to reflect accuracy; however, to confirm up-to-date official incentives, please refer to your local and state authorities. This is provided as information only and does not constitute or substitute any necessary legal or tax advice.