EV Charger Rebates and Incentives in Washington
For property owners and operators in Washington, EV charger rebates and incentives can turn a major capital expense into an affordable upgrade. This guide covers the state, utility, and regional funding options available to urban multifamily properties, workplaces, and fleet operators. Find the programs that help you build EV-ready infrastructure for less.
Local Government Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Requirements
Jurisdictions must develop regulations to allow the use of EV infrastructure and battery chargers in all areas except critical areas or areas zoned for residential or resource use. The Washington State Department of Commerce included a model ordinance, development regulations, and guidance for lo...
Utility Electrification Plans and Return on Investment Authorization
Utilities are authorized to submit transportation electrification plans that deploy electric vehicle (EV) chargers or programs and incentives that support transportation electrification. Additionally, utilities may petition the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) for a rate o...
Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) offers competitive grants to deploy Level 2 and direct current fast charging electric vehicle (EV) chargers and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along highway corridors in Washington. Priority corridors for these grants include state highwa...
Volkswagen (VW) Settlement Allocation
The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) will work with the Office of the Governor and state agencies to select projects and distribute funding to leverage 15% of Washington's portion of the for the acquisition, installation, operation, and maintenance of light-duty zero-emission (ze...
Public Transportation Grant Funding
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) administers grants for public transportation projects, including alternative fuel vehicle acquisitions and associated charging or fueling infrastructure. Relevant programs may include Green Transportation Capital, Public Transit Rideshare,...
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Carshare and Infrastructure Grant
The Zero-emissions (zero tailpipe emission) Access Program (ZAP), administered by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), offers grants to nonprofit organizations and local governments to design and create a ZEV (zero tailpipe emission) carshare program in underserved and low-t...
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Community Grant Program Authorization
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is authorized to establish a grant program for local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, or utilities to deploy EV chargers in rural areas, office buildings, multi-unit dwellings, ports, schools and school districts, and ...
Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
The Washington State Department of Commerce offers grants for the purchase and installation of Level 2 and direct current fast (DC Fast) chargers for use at public, workplace, tribal, and multi-unit dwelling (MUD) locations. Eligible applicants include multifamily housing locations, retail elect...
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
The Washington State Department of Ecology offers grants for the purchase and installation of Level 2 EV chargers for use at public, fleet, workplace, and multifamily housing locations. The maximum grant award is \$10,000 per plug, up to 10 plugs. Eligible applicants include multifamily housing, ...
Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability Grants
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) administers Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVCRAA) grant funding from the U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration for the repair and replacement of existing, non-operational publicly accessible Level 2 ...
Avista Commercial Electric Wisconsin – Vehicle Charging Equipment Incentive Program
Avista covers equipment at no cost plus 50% of premise wiring (capped at $2,000/port) for businesses installing Level 2 chargers.
Clark Public Utilities – Electric Vehicle Program
$500 rebate for connected Level II chargers. $100 rebate for non–connected Level II chargers and mobile connectors plugged into a 240V socket.
Tacoma Public Utilities – Commercial Public Electric Vehicle Charging
$2,000–$10,000 per port for commercial Level 2 chargers (networked projects qualify for higher rebates), plus possible utility infrastructure upgrades.
Clean School Bus
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus program provides funding to eligible applicants for the replacement of existing school buses with clean, alternative fuel school buses or zero emission school buses. EPA may award up to 100% of the cost of the replacement bus, char...
National Alternative Fuels Corridors
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designates a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along national highway system corridors. To designate these Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC), F...
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) offers funding to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure. The...
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) NEVI Formula Program provides funding to states to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Funding is available for up to 80% of eligible project costs, including: - The acquisition,...
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) established a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) to study, plan, coordinate, and implement joint issues, including: - Technical assistance related to the deployment, operation, and mai...
Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers grants for heavy-duty ZEVs and associated infrastructure. Grant award amounts vary and may cover up to 100% of total project costs. Eligible project costs include: - The incremental cost of replacing a non-zero emission Class 6 or 7 hea...
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program offers funding for the repair and replacement of existing, non-operational publicly accessible Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers. Funding is...
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Research and Development Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides grants of up to \$200,000 for the research and development of commercial innovations related to electric vehicle (EV) chargers, EV batteries, and biodiesel, hydrogen and fuel cell vehicle technologies. Eligible applicants include domestic small busines...
Community Electric Vehicle Charger Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Energy's (Joint Office) offers grants of up to \$4 million for projects that expand community e-mobility access and provide clean reliable energy. Topic areas include solving no-home charging, electrifying light- and medium-duty fl...
Large-Scale Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Planning and Siting Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) offers grants of up to \$2 million for large-scale renewable energy planning and siting projects, including EV chargers, through the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) Program. Eligible applicants include state-based coll...
Federal Transportation Facility Improvement Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides funding for the improvement of transportation facilities on or adjacent to Federal lands through the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP). Eligible electric mobility projects include light-duty electric ve...
Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Grant Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers grants for the development and implementation of plans to reduce GHG emissions and other harmful air pollution through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. The CPRG program provides funding to projects targeting six sectors, ...
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technology Office (VTO) offers grants of up to \$36 million for the design, development, and demonstration of MHD EV charging infrastructure through the SuperTruck Charge program. The SuperTruck Charge program aims to identify large scale replicable d...
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