How to Get Money for EVs and Charging

Ease the switch to electric with our complete guide to grants and rebates for buying an electric vehicle (EV) and charging at home. Awesome federal, state and local utility grants and rebates for EVs and chargers make driving electric as green as it gets. Check out the federal incentives for EV charging and select your state to see how much more you could save.

Up to $7,500 Back for Driving an EV

Get a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for purchasing an all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle. The credit varies depending on the vehicle make and battery size, and may not be available for all vehicles. Get the details on whether the credit is available for the vehicle you’re considering. Just purchase or lease and apply with your taxes.

In addition to your EV tax credit, find out if you’re eligible for the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit for EV charging here.

Save Even More in Your State

Many states, cities and utilities offer appealing incentives for EVs and charging. Use our handy state dropdown to find grants and rebates near you to save you hundreds or even thousands more on an EV or home charger.

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New York Incentives5 of 7 available

New York State Alt Fuels & EV Recharging Property Credit

For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, New York State residents and business owners may be eligible for a nonrefundable credit related to alternative fuels vehicle refueling property or electric vehicle refueling property. The credit for each installation of property is equal to the lesser of $5,000 or 50% of the cost of the property less any cost paid form the proceeds of any grants or incentives.

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PSEG Long Island Residential Charger Rebate Program

Qualified PSEG Long Island customers can receive a $200 rebate off a qualified ENERGY STAR® Certified Level 2 EV charger. Customers located in Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) can receive an additional $100 – totaling $300 in rebates.

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Central Hudson: Residential Charging Incentives

The EV ChargeSmart Program saves drivers money by offering financial incentives for EV charging at certain times of day. Enroll your EV or home charger and Central Hudson collects charging data to calculate your incentives. You will receive a $25 incentive just for enrolling. After that you will earn quarterly participation incentives based on your off-peak charging habits.

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National Grid Charge Smart NY: Residential Charging Incentives

The EV ChargeSmart Program saves drivers money by offering financial incentives for EV charging at certain times of day. Enroll your EV or home charger and National Grid collects charging data to calculate your incentives. You can earn a $15 monthly incentive, per National Grid account number, applied to your National Grid bill. $25 one-time enrollment incentive after three (3) months of active participation in the plan.

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OptimizEV Home Charging Program

New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) offers two options for residential participation for EV charging at home. Enrolling in the Baseline Tier, customers are eligible to receive a one-time enrollment incentive of $25 and monthly on-going incentives for shifting 80% or more of home charging to off-peak time periods. An additional Advanced Tier provides enrollees a one-time enrollment incentive of $150 for scheduling smart charging sessions that NYSEG may control during high-peak times.

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Plus 2 more incentives

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Residential 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying individuals that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost with a maximum amount of $1,000 per EV charging port. ChargePoint is providing information on this tax credit only and is not the issuer of this tax credit. Additionally, ChargePoint is not responsible for any issues that may result from your tax credit, including but not limited to: invalid tax credit submission, lengthy processing times or delays in processing or receiving your tax credit, or any other issues pertaining to your tax credit.

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ChargePoint is providing information on this tax credit only and is not the issuer of the tax credit. ChargePoint is not responsible for any issues that may result from your tax credit, including but not limited to: invalid tax credit submission, lengthy processing times or delays in processing or receiving your tax credit, any other issues pertaining to your tax credit.

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Helpful EV Incentive Guides for You

Need help claiming your credits, or just want to know how else you can save? Check out our in-depth resources to get help with EV incentives, find out if you qualify for the HOV lane in your state, schedule charging to save money on your home energy bill and more.

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