There are three types of EV charging incentive programs
Federal incentives
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit (30C): A tax credit of up to $100,000 per port for qualifying EV charging property installed in eligible census tracts. Businesses that meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements can claim a 30% credit, while others can claim a 6% credit, with the $100,000 limit applying to both.
National EV Infrastructure (NEVI): A significant funding source under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for building a national charging network.
State-level incentives
Fast Charge California: Provides funding for DC fast chargers at publicly accessible sites, covering up to 100% of costs up to $100,000 per port for higher-power chargers.
Communities in Charge:Offers incentives for Level 2 chargers at workplaces and other sites, prioritizing underserved communities.
Local Programs: Many local utilities and air districts offer rebates, such as Pasadena Water & Power ($3,000 per networked dual-port station), Anaheim Public Utilities ($5,000 per charger), and the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (up to 80% reimbursement).
Utility incentives
Southern California Edison (SCE): Offers a rebate of 80-100% of make-ready work costs and up to $2,900 per dual-port.
Salt River Project (SRP): Provides rebates of $2,500 per networked Level 2 port for businesses and offers pre-wiring allowances.
Avista: Offers a “Make-Ready” incentive to cover 100% of dedicated installation costs up to $5,000 per port connection.