Rebates for Residential EV Chargers in Massachusetts
Last updated: May 14, 2024
If you own, or are thinking of purchasing, an electric car, something that you had to consider at one point was how you were going to charge it. While Massachusetts ranks #5 in the US for the number of publicly available EV Chargers, the convenience of being able to charge your electric car at home is hard to beat. These chargers can cost quite a bit though.
Typically, rebates for EV chargers can come multiple sources; your local town, county, electric utility, State or the Federal Government. In Massachusetts, there are 11 programs that you may be able to use to get a rebate or incentive for installing an EV charger in your home. You can view the programs below.
Utility Rebate Programs
10 different utilities in Massachusetts offer a rebate for residential EV chargers. To get these rebates, you must have an account with the utility providing the rebate.
Braintree Electric Light Dept - MA
Customers of Braintree Electric Light Dept - MA can qualify for rebates for residential EV chargers through their program called "Braintree Drives Electric Program."The Braintree Drives Electric Program program offers a rebate of $250 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 100% of the project cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers.
Go to Braintree Electric Light Dept - MA Website
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC)
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) offers rebates for residential EV chargers through a program called "MMWEC Residential EV Charger Program."The MMWEC Residential EV Charger Program program offers a rebate of $0 - 300 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 100% of the material cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers. Charging station must be networked.
The charger must be on the program's approved list. Included chargers are ChargePoint.
Go to Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) Website
Hudson Light & Power Department - MA
Customers of Hudson Light & Power Department - MA can qualify for rebates for residential EV chargers through their program called "Hudson MA EV Chargers."The Hudson MA EV Chargers program offers a rebate of $500 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 100% of the material cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers. Charging station must be networked.
Go to Hudson Light & Power Department - MA Website
Reading Municipal Light Department - MA
Customers of Reading Municipal Light Department - MA can qualify for rebates for residential EV chargers through their program called "Reading EV Chargers."The Reading EV Chargers program offers a rebate of $750 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 100% of the material cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers. Charging station must be networked.
Go to Reading Municipal Light Department - MA Website
Danvers Electric Division- MA
Danvers Electric Division- MA offers rebates for residential EV chargers through a program called "Danvers EV Chargers."The Danvers EV Chargers program offers a rebate of $300 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 100% of the material cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers. Charging station must be networked.
Go to Danvers Electric Division- MA Website
Westfield Gas & Electric - MA
Westfield Gas & Electric - MA offers rebates for residential EV chargers through a program called "WG&E EV Chargers."The WG&E EV Chargers program offers a rebate of $200 - 400 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 100% of the project cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers. Charging station must be non-networked.
Go to Westfield Gas & Electric - MA Website
Concord Municipal Light Plant - MA
Concord Municipal Light Plant - MA offers rebates for residential EV chargers through a program called "Concord EV Chargers."The Concord EV Chargers program offers a rebate of $250 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 100% of the project cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers.
Go to Concord Municipal Light Plant - MA Website
Middleborough Gas & Electric
Customers of Middleborough Gas & Electric can qualify for rebates for residential EV chargers through their program called "Middleborough MA EV Chargers."The Middleborough MA EV Chargers program offers a rebate of $300 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 50% of the project cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers.
Go to Middleborough Gas & Electric Website
National Grid - MA
National Grid - MA offers rebates for residential EV chargers through a program called "National Grid MA Residential EV Charging Infrastructure Program." The program is currently open with an expected end date of December 31st 2024. However, keep in mind; the program may close sooner if its budget is depleted before the deadline.The incentive may cover up to 100% of the project cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers. The charger must be installed in a multifamily application.
Go to National Grid - MA Website
Eversource - MA
Eversource - MA has a rebate program that covers residential EV chargers. The program is called "Eversource MA Residential EV Make Ready Program."The Eversource MA Residential EV Make Ready Program program offers a rebate of $700 - 2,700 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 100% of the make-ready cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers.
The charger must be on the program's approved list. Some of the included chargers are EvoCharge, Loop, PowerCharge, WeeYu/Plugzio, and more. See the program website for the full list.
Federal Tax Incentive
The Federal Goverment has a tax credit for installing residential EV chargers. Commonly referred to as the 30C Federal Tax Credit, this incentive offers 30% of the cost of installing an EV Chargers up to $1,000.When the tax credit was renewed in 2022, a new stipulation was added that in order to receive the tax credit, the property must be located in an approved census tract. This requirement applies to any installations completed after December 31, 2022.
Learn more about the Federal Tax Credit
What is the difference between the types of EV chargers?
A Level 1 EV Charger plugs into a standard out in your home (120V) to juice up your car. Usually, a level one charger can add 2 to 3 miles to your car for each hour they're used. Most electric vehicles in the US will come with a Level 1 charger.
A Level 2 EV charger lets you charge up your electric vehicle much around five times faster. These chargers use 240V or the type of outlet you see for an electric dryer or stovetop. They add between 12 and 60 miles to your battery each hour.
A Level 3 EV charger is the fastest type of EV charger. They're also called fast chargers, DCFC chargers, and DC fast chargers. These units typically use 400V or more and add 150 miles to a battery in an hour. They're not very common in residential applications at this point.
Learn more about the types of EV Chargers
How much does an EV charger cost?
The cost of an EV charger can vary depending on the specific type you want to purchase. They usually range from $300 - 1,000. It's important to remember that Level 2 and Level 3 chargers typically require professional installation, which often costs more than the charger itself. You can see examples of chargers below:
Do businesses qualify for this EV charger rebate?
Businesses, non-profits, and multi-family facilities are considered commercial accounts by many utilities. Commercial accounts have different rebate programs to use than residential accounts. Rebates4EVChargers only shows residential rebates.
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