Rebates for Residential EV Chargers in Delaware
Last updated: May 12, 2026
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. Having an at-home charging station is even more important in Delaware which ranks #42 in the US for publicly available EV Chargers. Here, having a good, at-home EV charger is invaluable.
Typically, rebates for EV chargers can come multiple sources; your local town, county, electric utility, State or the Federal Government. In Delaware, there are 2 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
In Delaware, one utility offers a rebate for residential EV chargers.
Delaware Electric Coop
Delaware Electric Coop offers rebates for residential EV chargers through a program called "DEC - Beat the Peak Program."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 Delaware Electric Coop Website
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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