SCE is offering three Charge Ready program options to business and public sector stakeholders who want to be part of California’s electric vehicle (EV) future by installing charging equipment. Commercial, multi-family, and public sector properties of all types may be eligible for savings.
EV Charging Incentives and Rebates
In addition to broad-scale electric vehicle incentives, states and utilities provide incentive programs, rebates, and tax credits specifically for purchasing and installing EV charging equipment across the country. You can learn about vehicle tax credits and rebates, income-based incentives, charging station incentives, local utility electricity discounts, and special driving perks for electric vehicles.
EV CHARGING INCENTIVES
Powering Your Transition to Electric Vehicles
As the world embraces the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs), governments and organizations are taking proactive steps to support this clean transportation revolution. One of the ways they're encouraging the adoption of EVs is through various incentives and grants for EV charging infrastructure.
These incentives not only make it more affordable for businesses and individuals to install charging stations but also contribute to building a sustainable and convenient charging network. In this article, we will explore the exciting incentives and grants available for EV charging and how they can help power your transition to electric mobility.
EV Charger Tax Credit
Businesses that install new EV chargers or EV charger equipment can also benefit from a tax incentive of up to 30% of the total cost of equipment and installation. But they will have to meet certain labor and construction requirements to be eligible to claim the full incentive.
Grants and Rebates
Governments, local communities, and utility companies provide grants and funding programs to businesses and organizations for the installation of EV charging stations. These programs aim to expand charging infrastructure and make it accessible to a wider range of users.
Infrastructure Upgrades
Utility companies may offer financial assistance or grants to support the installation of EV charging infrastructure, especially in public areas or places of high EV traffic. This collaboration helps expand the charging network and promotes widespread EV adoption.
"We’re not going to go electric fast enough if we don’t have the ability to eliminate range anxiety for people and to be able to have them plug in wherever they live, wherever they work, wherever they want to head."
Available Incentives and Rebates
Our advanced charging stations are designed to meet your needs while maximizing the advantages of EV charging incentives and rebates.
SCE Direct Current Fast Charging Rebate
The SCE DCFC Program is available to publicly accessible, short dwell time (less than 2 hours) properties who choose to purchase and install two or more DCFC charging stations. The program covers the utility-side infrastructure upgrades and offers a rebate to help offset a portion of your cost of the customer-side infrastructure upgrades. Charging equipment rebates are also available to offset the purchase and installation of qualifying charging equipment.
ODOT’s Community Charging Rebates Program | Opens March 5th
The Oregon Community Charging Rebates is part of ODOT’s $100 million commitment to accelerate the deployment of EV charging along major roads and within Oregon communities over the next five years. This program reimburse public and private investments through rebates for $4,250 - $5,500 per Level 2 charging port, up to 75% of eligible costs.
MDAQMD ZERO-EMISSION Infrastructure Program
The Zero-Emission Infrastructure Program is an incentive based program to encourage local entities within the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) to install electric vehicle charging stations to offer public/private options for electric vehicle charging. This program will reimburse MDAQMD Governing Board-approved projects up to the percentages listed in the funding table below, as long as adequate grant funding is available.
CALeVIP
CALeVIP has EV charger rebates available that can cover up to 75% of installation costs. Rebates for Level 2 and DC fast chargers are available by region on a first-come, first-served basis until funding runs out. As with all CALeVIP rebates, applicants have access to free technical assistance!
SCE Small Site Rebate
The Small Site Rebate program offers savings for multi-family and commercial properties. The program provides a rebate of up to $10,000 per port for qualified sites installing up to four EV charging ports. SCE will perform all the necessary utility-side of the meter infrastructure work. The rebate is intended to help offset the costs associated with the design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of qualifying charging equipment.
Communities In Charge
Communities in Charge is California’s market-accelerating, light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging incentive project funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, implemented by CALSTART, and supported in partnership with GRID Alternatives and Tetra Tech. Communities in Charge is designed to transform EV accessibility, rapidly catalyze new markets, and swiftly deploy Level 2 EV charging stations.
Charge Ahead Colorado
Charge Ahead Colorado provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast-charging (DCFC) electric vehicle charging stations. Public, private and non-profit organizations, local governments, school districts, state/federal agencies, apartment/condominium complexes, and businesses could receive up to $11,500 per Level 2 charging stations and up to $50,000 per DC fast chargers.
EnergIIZE
EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles) is the nation’s first commercial vehicle fleet infrastructure incentive project. Funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program and implemented by CALSTART, EnergIIZE provides incentives for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure equipment for medium- and heavy-duty battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in California. The project provides a user-friendly and streamlined process for participation by breaking down infrastructure deployment barriers through targeted incentives and specialized assistance.
BAAQMD Charge! Program
The Charge! Program provides grant funding to offset a portion of the cost to purchase and install new publicly accessible (multi-family housing located projects are not subject to public accessibility requirements) chargers for light-duty electric vehicles, or EVs, along transportation corridors, at multi-family housing facilities, destinations, transit parking locations, and workplaces across the Bay Area.
PG&E
PG&E’s EV Fleet program helps fleets easily and cost-effectively install charging infrastructure so they can:
- Save money
- Eliminate tailpipe emissions
- Simplify maintenance
Peninsula Clean Energy
California Peninsula Clean Energy EV Ready Program is a $28 million electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure program seeking to install 3,500 charging ports in San Mateo County over four years. The program offers:
Silicon Valley Clean Energy
SVCE is offering electric vehicle (EV) fast charger installation incentives of $50,000 per charger and up to $200,000 per site in high-priority zones to help accelerate electric vehicle adoption by multifamily residents living nearby. Learn more about the program, eligibility, selection criteria, and explore the map of priority zones.
LADWP
LADWP Commercial EV Charging Station Rebate is available to help offset the cost of installing commercial charging equipment, including:
Level 2 charging station rebates to charge light-duty EVs of up to $5,000 per charging station if deployed in a Disadvantaged Community. Enrollment is closed.
Direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) rebates to charge light-duty EVs of up to $75,000 per charging station depending on power output. Enrollment is closed.
Charging station rebates to charge medium- and heavy-duty EVs of up to $125,000 per charging station depending on power output. Enrollment is open.
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SDGE
SDGE’s Power Your Drive for Fleets program connects fleets with resources, fleet-friendly charging rates, and financial incentives to easily and cost-effectively design and install the charging infrastructure needed to power medium- and heavy-duty electric fleets.
Liberty Utilities
With the Liberty EV Charger Rebate Program, customers receive rebates to offset the cost of installing smart EV chargers. Rebates are available to our residential and small business customers.
Level 2 charging station rebates to charge light-duty EVs of up to $5,000 per charging station if deployed in a Disadvantaged Community. Enrollment is closed.
Direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) rebates to charge light-duty EVs of up to $75,000 per charging station depending on power output. Enrollment is closed.
Charging station rebates to charge medium- and heavy-duty EVs of up to $125,000 per charging station depending on power output. Enrollment is open.
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SJVAC
The SJVAC District is currently accepting applications for its Charge Up! Program. This Program provides funding for public agencies, businesses, and property owners of multi-unit dwellings (i.e. apartment complexes, condominiums, etc.) in the San Joaquin Valley to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers. These chargers will support existing EV owners and encourage the growth of the clean technology in the Valley.
SMUD
SMUD’s incentives make it easy and affordable for your business to be EV ready. Take advantage of incentives for your commercial vehicles including light-duty cars, trucks or semi-tractors. Plus, electric vehicle charging installations for customers, tenants or employees are eligible for incentives of $4,500 per handle for each level 2 EV charger.
Portland General
Portland General provides financial incentives to help bring EV adoption to your workplace, commercial property or fleet. By installing EV chargers, you’ll not only support your business’s sustainability, but also contribute to meeting our region’s climate and environmental goals.
RG&E EV Make-Ready Program
The journey to electric, zero-emission transportation is underway, and we want to make it simple and budget friendly for all. With our new Make-Ready Program, businesses can now quickly install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with up to 100 percent reimbursement of costs for the electrical improvements needed to support EV charging.
Central Hudson EV Make-Ready Program
Central Hudson wants to help you achieve your transportation electrification goals and reduce the upfront costs of installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Our team of experts will guide you through the process and help achieve your electrification goals.
Con Edison POWERREADY Electric Vehicle Program
Con Edison is offering incentives that will offset some or most of the electric infrastructure costs associated with installing light-duty chargers for electric vehicles.
NYSEG EV Make-Ready Program
The journey to electric, zero-emission transportation is underway, with NYSEG's new Make-Ready Program, businesses can now quickly install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with up to 100 percent reimbursement of costs for the electrical improvements needed to support EV charging.
Orange & Rockland EV Make-Ready Program
Orange & Rockland is offering incentives that will offset up to 100% of the electric infrastructure costs associated with installing light-duty chargers for electric vehicles.
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
Level 2 Home EV Charging Station Rebate Program Rules and Guidelines for Louisiana and Texas
Receive $250 for installing an ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at your home. Limit two (2) per service address.
Utah Rocky Mountain Power - Commercial
Earn cash rebates for installing electric vehicle charging stations in Utah. Rebates can cover up to 75% of charger costs. Non-residential customers can also qualify for incentives for make-ready projects. Electric vehicle charging encourages clean transportation adoption and helps improve Utah’s air quality.
Clark Public Utilities
Commercial & Industrial Level II Connected Charger Rebate
$500 rebate for the purchase and installation of a qualified Level II charger
Rebate capped at purchase price if below $500, sales tax not included, plus any installation costs
Snohomish County Public Utility District
The PUD is offering up to a $350 rebate to customers who purchase and install qualifying Level 2 ENERGY STAR® certified EV chargers in their homes. Have any questions? Call our Energy Hotline at 425-783-1700.
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