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Washington EVSE Rebates & Incentives

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Program Overview

The Washington State Department of Ecology offers grants for the purchase and installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations. The Washington State Department of Commerce also offers separate grants for Level 2 Direct Current (DC) Fast Chargers. Washington residents, businesses, and companies can earn incentives that will offset some or all of the cost of installing these chargers. 

In addition, utility companies in Washington are likely to offer additional incentives for the installation of Level 2 and DC Fast Chargers. For more information, please visit your utility company’s website.

Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Incentives 

Project TypeIncentives AvailableCriteria
Level 2 Charging Station-Up to $10,000 per plug-Used for public, workplace, tribal, and/or multi-unit dwelling locations-Eligible applicants include businesses, multi-unit dwellings,, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and tribal governments

WA DOE Program Links and Applications 

US Department of Energy Webpage: WA DOE

WA DOE Incentive Webpage

Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) Incentives 

Project TypeIncentives AvailableCriteria
Level 2 Charging Station-Base Amount per Contractor: $7,500-Maximum number of connectors: 20
DC Fast Charging Station-Base Amount per Contractor: $85,000-Maximum number of connectors: 6

WA DOC Program Links and Applications 

US Department of Energy Webpage: WA DOC

WA EV Charging Webpage

WA EV Charging Grant Application

Federal Tax Credits Extended for EV in Washington

Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Grant Program

State EV Charging Incentive

Washington State Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for this competitive grant with up to $10.67 million available. Eligible applicants may partner with any organization type. The Electrification of Transportation Systems (ETS) Grant supports eligible applicants in their respective electrification goals and address barriers to infrastructure deployment.

The ETS grant program is designed to promote the continued transformation of the electric transportation market in Washington state. This program provides grants to Washington local governments, Tribal Governments, and retail electric utilities for infrastructure to charge electric vehicles.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure and Battery Tax Exemptions

State EV Charging Incentive

Public lands used for installing, maintaining, and operating EV infrastructure are exempt from leasehold excise taxes until July 1, 2025. Additionally, the state sales and use taxes do not apply to plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries; labor and services for installing, repairing, altering, or improving PEV batteries and EV infrastructure; and the sale of property used for EV infrastructure. (Reference Revised Code of Washington 82.29A.125, 82.08.816, and 82.12.816)

Utility Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Return On Investment Incentive

State EV Charging Incentive

Utilities may petition the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) for a rate of return on EVSE installed for the benefit of ratepayers through December 31, 2030. The UTC may approve an additional 2% to the standard rate of return if the utility installs EVSE on a fully regulated basis similar to other capital investments behind a customer’s meter, and the expenditures do not increase ratepayer costs more than 0.25%. To be eligible for the incentive, see the UTC website.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Avista

Utility/Private EV Charging Incentive

Avista offers rebates to residential and workplace customers for the installation of a Level 2 EVSE of up to $1,000 and $2,000, respectively. Rebates are limited to the first 240 residential and 175 workplace customers that apply. For details, including how to apply, visit the Avista Electric Transportation website.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates – Clark Public Utilities (CPU)

Utility/Private EV Charging Incentive

CPU offers eligible residential, commercial, and industrial customers a rebate of up to $500 for the purchase and installation of Level 2 EVSE. For details, including eligibility requirements and funding availability, visit the CPU Electric Vehicle Program website.

CPU offers limited grants to install publicly accessible EVSE in Clark County. Rebates of up to 50% of the project costs are available to municipalities, local government agencies, and non-profits in Clark County. For more information, please visit the CPU Electric Vehicle Program website.

Non-Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Grants – Pacific Power

Utility/Private EV Charging Incentive

Pacific Power offers non-residential customers quarterly grants of up to 100% of eligible purchase and installation costs of EVSE. 25% of funds will be earmarked for workplace charging and fleet electrification projects. For details and additional requirements, visit the Pacific Power Electric Vehicle website.

Pacific Power is now offering residential, commercial, and industrial customers Time of Use (TOU) rates for charging EVs. For more information, visit the Pacific Power TOU website.

Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate – Tacoma Public Utility (TPU)

TPU offers eligible residential customers a $400 rebate, in the form of bill credit, for the installation of a Level 2 EVSE, a smart splitter, or a 240-volt outlet. For details visit the TPU EV Charging website.

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