A Level-2 home charger typically costs $599-$1,499 installed — and rebates can cut that substantially. Programs change yearly, so treat this as your map, then verify current amounts before you buy.
1. Federal Incentives
The federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit has historically covered a share of home charger costs, with eligibility tied to census-tract rules that change. Check current IRS guidance or ask us — we track the current rules for every install quote.
2. California Utility Programs
- SCE, SDG&E, PG&E — periodically offer rebates or special EV time-of-use rates that slash overnight charging costs.
- SMUD & municipal utilities (Sacramento, Roseville, Lodi, Anaheim) — often run their own charger rebates; amounts vary by year.
- Bay Area & regional air districts — occasional stackable incentives for income-qualified households.
3. What Your Installer Should Handle
A good contractor sizes the circuit with a load calculation, pulls the permit, and gives you the exact documents rebate portals ask for (permit card, itemized invoice, charger serial). We do all three on every install — get a rebate-ready quote.
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