Between the federal 30C credit, state programs and utility rebates, many US homeowners can cover half or more of a charger install. The catch is that state programs open, pause and close constantly. This tracker covers the major active programs as of November 2026 - always confirm on the program page before you sign an install quote.
The stack order that saves the most
- 1. Utility rebate - usually the largest and often covers wiring, not just the unit.
- 2. State rebate or tax credit - where it exists.
- 3. Federal 30C credit - 30% of remaining costs, capped at $1,000, claimed at tax time. Details in our 30C guide.
State programs at a glance
| State | Program | Amount (residential) | Status (Nov 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Mostly via utilities + regional air districts (e.g., SCE Charge Ready Home, Bay Area AQMD) | $250-$2,000 depending on territory and income | Active, income-qualified tiers larger |
| Colorado | State tax credit for charger purchase/install | Up to $500 (tax credit) | Active |
| Connecticut | PURAvia utilities (Eversource/UI) - levelized incentives | Up to $1,000 + ongoing rewards for managed charging | Active |
| Delaware | DNREC Clean Transportation rebates | Up to $1,000 | Active, first-come funding |
| Illinois | ComEd / Ameren rebates | Up to $3,750 (income-qualified), standard tiers lower | Active |
| Maryland | MEA EVSE rebate + utility programs | State rebate up to $700 | Active, funds replenish annually |
| Massachusetts | Mass Save via National Grid / Eversource | Wiring + charger incentives, varies; managed-charging rewards | Active |
| Michigan | DTE / Consumers Energy | $500 rebate + off-peak rate enrollment | Active |
| Minnesota | Xcel Energy EV Accelerate | Discounted charger + very low overnight rate (~$0.05/kWh effective) | Active |
| New Jersey | Charge Up NJ + utility programs | $250 charger rebate; utility wiring incentives up to $1,500 | Active |
| New York | Charge Ready NY 2.0 (mostly multifamily/workplace); utility residential rebates vary | Varies by utility | Active, multifamily focus |
| Oregon | Utility-led (PGE, Pacific Power) | $500-$1,000, higher income-qualified | Active |
| Vermont | Burlington Electric / GMP | Free or deeply discounted charger with managed-charging enrollment | Active |
| Washington | Utility-led (Seattle City Light, PSE) | Varies; managed charging pilots pay ongoing bill credits | Active |
Program details from state energy offices and utility program pages, November 2026. States not listed generally have no statewide residential charger incentive, but their utilities may - check our utility rebates guide.
Eligibility fine print that catches people
- Buy before you apply? Most programs require pre-approval before purchase or installation. Buying first is the most common way to lose a rebate.
- Managed-charging enrollment. A growing share of programs require letting the utility pause or throttle your charging a few hours a month, in exchange for the rebate and often ongoing bill credits. For overnight chargers this is nearly free money.
- Income-qualified tiers. California, Illinois, Oregon and others pay 2-4x more to households under income thresholds - always check the qualified tier before assuming the headline number.
- One per address, new equipment only. Used units and second chargers rarely qualify.
Worked stack: a $1,800 install in Connecticut
| Layer | Amount | Running total you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Install + charger invoice | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Utility rebate (Eversource CT) | -$1,000 | $800 |
| Federal 30C, 30% of remainder | -$240 | $560 |
| Managed-charging rewards (year 1) | ~-$100 in bill credits | ~$460 |
The short version: Stack utility first, state second, federal 30C last - and apply before you buy. In the best territories a $1,800 install nets out under $600. Programs pause when funding runs out, so verify your utility's page this month, not last year's blog post.
What to read next
- The federal 30C credit: eligibility and claiming
- Utility rebates database: the biggest and best programs
- What a full install costs before rebates
Sources: DSIRE (NC Clean Energy Technology Center), state energy office and utility program pages, checked November 2026. Programs change - this page is reviewed monthly.