Rebates for Residential EV Chargers in North Carolina
Last updated: April 16, 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 North Carolina ranks #12 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 North Carolina, there are 8 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
7 different utilities in North Carolina offer a rebate for residential EV chargers. To get these rebates, you must have an account with the utility providing the rebate.
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative has a rebate program that covers residential EV chargers. The program is called "Cape Hatteras L2 Home Charger Rebate."The Cape Hatteras L2 Home Charger Rebate program offers a rebate of $100 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 Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative Website
Randolph EMC
Randolph EMC offers rebates for residential EV chargers through a program called "Randolph EMC Electric Vehicle Utility Program (REVUP)."The Randolph EMC Electric Vehicle Utility Program (REVUP) 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.
Roanoke Electric Coop - NC
Roanoke Electric Coop - NC has a rebate program that covers residential EV chargers. The program is called "Roanoke EV Pilot Program."The incentive may cover up to 100% of the project cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers.
Go to Roanoke Electric Coop - NC Website
Piedmont Electric Co-op - NC
Customers of Piedmont Electric Co-op - NC can qualify for rebates for residential EV chargers through their program called "Piedmont Electric EV Chargers."The incentive may cover up to 100% of the material cost. The rebate program covers Level 1 and Level 2 chargers.
Go to Piedmont Electric Co-op - NC Website
Duke Energy - NC
Customers of Duke Energy - NC can qualify for rebates for residential EV chargers through their program called "Duke Energy NC EV Home Charger Prep Credit."The Duke Energy NC EV Home Charger Prep Credit program offers a rebate of $150 - 1,133 per site. The incentive may cover up to 100% of the make-ready cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers.
Go to Duke Energy - NC Website
Piedmont Electric Co-op - NC
Piedmont Electric Co-op - NC has a program called "Piedmont Electric EV Chargers" that offers rebates for EV Chargers installed in residences.The incentive may cover up to 100% of the material cost. The rebate program covers Level 1 and Level 2 chargers.
Go to Piedmont Electric Co-op - NC Website
Brunswick EMC - SC
Brunswick EMC - SC has a rebate program that covers residential EV chargers. The program is called "Brunswick EMC EV Chargers."The Brunswick EMC 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.
Go to Brunswick EMC - SC 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.
Additional information
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