Yes, many U.S. states offer incentives for electric vehicle (EV) chargers, including rebates, tax credits, and grants for both residential and commercial installations.
Examples of State Incentives for EV Chargers
- Alabama and Alaska: Both states receive funding through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program that covers up to 80% of project costs for DC fast-charging infrastructure along major highway corridors, with requirements like being within 1 mile of alternative fuel corridors and having at least four 150 kW chargers.
- Iowa: Residents can get rebates from the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives for purchasing and installing a qualifying Level 2 charger.
- Kansas: Utility provider Evergy offers up to $500 toward the cost of an approved 240-volt outlet or hardwired home charging station.
- Louisiana: Entergy/eTech provides a $250 rebate for installing Level 2 EV chargers at home, with an additional $100 if customers enroll in a time-of-use discount program. Southwestern Electric Power Company also offers $250 rebates for ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 EV chargers.
- Massachusetts: The MOR-EV program offers rebates up to $3,500 to residents, nonprofits, and businesses, which can include EV charger incentives.
- Over 40 states: Regional incentives exist that vary widely but broadly include rebates, tax credits, and grants for EV charger installations, both home and commercial.
States have specific programs with their own eligibility criteria and incentive amounts. These may be combined with federal incentives for EV chargers. For a comprehensive view, searchable databases from sources like EVESCO, ChargeLab, and ChargePoint list current rebates and tax credit programs by state, helping locate applicable incentives for each area.
Overall, numerous states provide meaningful financial incentives to encourage the installation of EV charging infrastructure, supporting the growth of electric vehicle adoption.
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