Incentives & Rebates · Home charging
Utility rebates for Level 2 home chargers, installation and managed-charging enrollment, sorted by state. The federal charger tax credit ended June 30, 2026, so utility programs now carry most of the incentive value for home charging.
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Largest listed amount, active home charger programs
Program maximum per household.
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Subtract a qualifying charger rebate from the Charging equipment cost field in the EV vs. Gas calculator or the EV Cost calculator. The field is editable; the calculators do not apply charger rebates automatically.
Amounts are program maximums. Charger model, network enrollment and income tiers change what a specific household receives. As utility deep dives are added, this repository will also produce an “up to” total by ZIP code.
Sorted by state, then by the largest listed amount.
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Up to $2,500
Up to $2,500 for L2 charger and installation for income-qualified PG&E customers.
Non-income-qualified customers may access smaller rebates through separate programs.
Last verified Jan 15, 2026Program page ↗
Up to $1,500
Up to $1,500 for approved L2 charger and installation for SMUD residential customers.
Sacramento area only.
Last verified Jan 15, 2026Program page ↗
Up to $500
$500 rebate on qualifying L2 charger for Xcel residential customers.
Last verified Jan 15, 2026Program page ↗
Up to $500
$500 rebate for L2 home charger installation for Georgia Power residential customers.
Last verified Jan 15, 2026Program page ↗
Up to $2,500
Up to $2,500 toward Level 2 smart charger and installation for ComEd residential customers in equity investment eligible communities or on state assistance programs. Designed to wipe out make-ready installation costs.
Requires ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 smart charger. Only available to income-eligible households — the $1,000 market-rate version is a separate program (see il-comed-l2-market-rate). Best paired with Rate BEST or BESH enrollment for maximum operational savings.
Last verified Aug 24, 2026Program page ↗
Up to $2,500
Enhanced installation and charging hardware subsidies for multi-family complexes, apartment buildings, and individual residential customers in state-targeted equity communities or meeting low-income criteria.
Covers routing line upgrades and hardware placement. Verify address eligibility using Ameren Illinois's Eligibility Map. Amount estimated at $2,500 as parallel to ComEd income-eligible tier — actual amounts vary by installation scope; verify with Ameren before committing.
Last verified Aug 24, 2026Program page ↗
Up to $1,000
Up to $1,000 baseline rebate for ComEd residential customers who purchase and install an eligible ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 charger — no income requirements.
For higher rebates ($2,500), see the income-eligible tier at il-comed-home-charger. Best paired with Rate BEST (structured TOU) or Rate BESH (hourly pricing) enrollment to maximize charging savings.
Last verified Aug 24, 2026Program page ↗
Up to $650Base $50
$50 signup bonus plus $10/month ongoing participation incentive ($120/year, approximately $650 over 5 years) for enrolling your EV in Ameren's grid optimization platform.
Requires at least two home charging sessions per month within optimized windows. amount_max reflects estimated 5-year cumulative value ($50 signup + $10/mo x 60 months). Fully stackable with the il-ameren-l2-charger hardware rebate. Best paired with ChargeSmart (EV Preferred Window) rate enrollment.
Last verified Aug 24, 2026Program page ↗
Up to $50
Flat $50 cash rebate for purchasing a qualified ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 home charging station.
Application must be submitted within 60 days of purchase. Charger must be ENERGY STAR certified. Stackable with the Ameren FlexCharge ongoing participation program (see il-ameren-flexcharge).
Last verified Aug 24, 2026Program page ↗
Up to $700
Up to $700 rebate for approved L2 charger for BGE residential customers.
Last verified Jan 15, 2026Program page ↗
Up to $500
SmartCharge NY off-peak charging incentives plus $500 charger rebate.
Ongoing off-peak participation incentives worth ~$100-200/yr on top of rebate.
Last verified Jan 15, 2026Program page ↗
Up to $1,133Base $500
Up to $1,133 for charger install (varies by service territory). Available in NC, SC, FL, IN, KY, OH.
State code NC used for filtering — check availability in your specific Duke territory.
Last verified Jan 15, 2026Program page ↗
Kept here so older articles and quotes can be checked against current status. None of these should be counted in a cost comparison today.
Not currently available
EXPIRED — federal legislation ended the 30C credit for charging equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
Before expiration: 30% of home charging equipment cost, capped at $1,000, in eligible non-urban or low-income census tracts. Equipment placed in service by June 30, 2026 may still qualify; consult a tax professional.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗
The repository was last updated Oct 25, 2026. Charger records show the date each one was last checked; several date from January 2026 and are due for a recheck. Confirm terms with the utility before relying on an amount.
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