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EV Incentives Across the Southeast

Federal, state, and utility incentives for buying EVs and installing chargers — organized by state, verified against AFDC and utility program pages. Updated March 2026.

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Federal EV purchase credits expired Sept 30, 2025. The $7,500 new EV credit and $4,000 used EV credit were eliminated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1, signed July 4, 2025). The home EV charger credit (30C, up to $1,000) and commercial charger credit (up to $100,000) remain available through June 30, 2026. Always verify program status at afdc.energy.gov before applying.

Federal Programs
What's still available from Washington
As of March 2026
New EV Credit (30D) EXPIRED
$7,500
Expired Sept 30, 2025. No longer available for any new EV purchases.
Used EV Credit (25E) EXPIRED
$4,000
Expired Sept 30, 2025. No longer available for used EV purchases.
Home Charger Credit (30C) — Expires June 30, 2026
Up to $1,000
30% of home EV charger + installation cost. Must be in a low-income or rural census tract. Expires June 30, 2026.
Commercial Charger Credit (30C Business) — Expires June 30, 2026
Up to $100,000
30% of commercial EVSE cost per port for eligible businesses. Expires June 30, 2026. BABA compliance required for federally-funded projects.
Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit (45W)
Up to $7,500–$40,000
For businesses purchasing EVs for commercial use. Light-duty up to $7,500; heavy-duty up to $40,000. Still active — verify current eligibility.
Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Tennessee S. Carolina N. Carolina Virginia Louisiana Texas Arkansas Kentucky
GA
Georgia
State tax credit for commercial chargers · Georgia Power utility programs incl. DCFC support · No statewide EV purchase rebate
B+
Incentive Rating
State
EVSE Income Tax Credit
Up to $2,500
Businesses can claim 10% of the cost to purchase and install a public EV charging station in Georgia, up to $2,500. Station must be publicly accessible.
Utility
Georgia Power — Level 2 Charger Rebate
Up to $200
Georgia Power residential customers can receive up to $200 for purchasing and installing a qualifying Level 2 EV charger at home.
Utility
Georgia Power — TOU Rate (EV)
Reduced off-peak rate
Georgia Power offers a time-of-use electricity rate for residential EV owners. Requires a smart charger that meters EV charging separately.
Utility
Georgia Power — Make-Ready (C&I)
Up to $75,000/site
Commercial and industrial customers can apply for make-ready infrastructure support covering panel upgrades, conduit, and wiring up to the charger.
Utility
Georgia Power — DCFC Infrastructure Support
Up to $300,000/site
Georgia Power offers up to $300,000 per site for DC fast charging infrastructure, covering make-ready costs such as electrical upgrades, transformers, and site preparation for high-power DCFC stations.
State
EV Emissions Inspection Exemption
Annual savings ~$20–$30
Battery electric vehicles are exempt from Georgia's annual emissions inspection requirement.
State / Local
Peachtree Corners Charger Rebate
Varies
The City of Peachtree Corners offers rebates toward EV charger purchase and installation. Check city program website for current amounts.
FL
Florida
No statewide EV purchase rebate · Utility TOU rates available · HOV lane access in select areas
C+
Incentive Rating
⚠️ Florida does not currently offer a statewide EV purchase rebate or tax credit. Incentives are limited to utility programs and the federal charger credit.
Utility
Florida Power & Light — TOU Rate
Reduced off-peak rate
FPL customers with EVs can enroll in a time-of-use rate to save on overnight charging. Enrollment required through FPL's EV program portal.
Utility
Duke Energy FL — EV Charger Rebate
Up to $200
Duke Energy Florida residential customers may receive a rebate for installing a qualifying Level 2 EV charger. Check current program status with Duke Energy FL.
Utility
Tampa Electric (TECO) — EV Rate
Off-peak savings
TECO offers EV-specific time-of-use rates with lower overnight rates for residential customers who charge their EVs during off-peak hours.
State
HOV Lane Access
Time savings
Some Florida HOV corridors allow single-occupant EVs with an approved EV license plate. Availability varies by corridor — check FDOT for current designations.
AL
Alabama
No statewide purchase rebate or tax credit · Alabama Power TOU rate, L2 charger rebate & DCFC support · State EVSE grant program
C
Incentive Rating
Alabama does not offer a statewide EV purchase rebate or personal tax credit. State support is focused on infrastructure grants, utility TOU rates, and utility charger rebates.
Utility
Alabama Power — EV TOU Rate
Reduced off-peak rate
Alabama Power offers a special time-of-use electricity rate for EV and plug-in hybrid owners who charge during off-peak hours (typically overnight).
Utility
Alabama Power — Home Level 2 Charger Rebate
$500
Alabama Power offers a $500 rebate for residential customers who install a Level 2 home EV charger, helping offset the cost of upgrading from a standard Level 1 outlet to faster home charging.
Utility
Alabama Power — DCFC Infrastructure Support
Up to $20,000/port
Alabama Power offers up to $20,000 per port for DC fast charging infrastructure, helping offset make-ready and installation costs for DCFC deployments in their service territory.
State
ADOT Electric Transportation Infrastructure Grant
Varies by project
The Alabama DOT administers grants for EVSE infrastructure deployment across the state, targeting public charging expansion. Eligible entities include local governments and businesses.
State
ADECA EVSE Infrastructure Program
Varies
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs administers a parallel EV Charging Infrastructure Program for eligible public and private entities.
MS
Mississippi
Mississippi Power vehicle + charger rebates · Entergy MS charger rebate · No statewide tax credit
B-
Incentive Rating
Utility
Mississippi Power — New EV Rebate
Up to $1,250
Mississippi Power customers can receive up to $1,250 for purchasing a new EV, or $1,000 for leasing one. Used EV rebate available at $750 for vehicles over $10,000.
Utility
Mississippi Power — PHEV Rebate
$500–$750
New PHEV purchase rebate of $750; leasing rebate of $500. Used PHEV rebate of $500 also available for Mississippi Power customers.
Utility
Mississippi Power — Level 2 Charger Rebate
$250
Mississippi Power customers who install a Level 2 home EV charger can receive an additional $250 rebate on top of vehicle rebates.
Utility
Entergy Mississippi — Level 2 Charger Rebate
Up to $250
Entergy Mississippi (eTech) offers a $250 rebate for installing a Level 2 EV charger at home, plus a $100 bonus for enrolling in the TOU off-peak charging program.
TN
Tennessee
TVA charger incentive program · No statewide EV purchase rebate · EV emissions inspection exemption
C+
Incentive Rating
Tennessee does not offer a statewide EV purchase rebate or tax credit. Incentives are primarily through TVA and local utilities.
Utility
TVA — EV Charger Incentive Program
$2,000–$10,000
Tennessee Valley Authority offers rebates through local power companies for Level 2 and DCFC charger installations at homes and businesses. Amount varies by charger type and local utility.
Utility
Local TVA Distributors — TOU Rates
Off-peak savings
Many local TVA-affiliated utilities offer discounted off-peak EV charging rates. Check with your local power company (EPB Chattanooga, NES Nashville, etc.).
State
EV Emissions Inspection Exemption
Annual savings
Battery electric vehicles are exempt from Tennessee's emissions inspection requirements in counties that require them.
SC
South Carolina
Dominion Energy SC make-ready program · Duke Energy Carolinas serves parts of SC · No statewide purchase credit
C+
Incentive Rating
South Carolina does not offer a statewide EV purchase rebate or income tax credit as of March 2026.
Utility
Dominion Energy SC — Make-Ready
Up to $50,000/site
Dominion Energy South Carolina offers make-ready infrastructure support for commercial EV charging installations, covering panel and wiring costs up to the charger.
Utility
Duke Energy Carolinas — Charger Rebate (SC)
Up to $1,133
Duke Energy Carolinas residential customers in SC can apply for a credit toward Level 2 EV charger installation. Leasing program also available.
Utility
Santee Cooper — EV TOU Rate
Off-peak savings
Santee Cooper offers residential customers time-of-use rates designed to reduce costs for EV owners who charge during off-peak hours.
NC
North Carolina
Duke Energy strong rebate program · No statewide purchase credit · HOV lane access · ZEV mandate by 2035
B+
Incentive Rating
Utility
Duke Energy Carolinas — Home Charger Rebate
Up to $2,500
Duke Energy Carolinas residential customers can apply for up to $2,500 toward Level 2 charger installation. Higher rebates available for income-qualified customers and disadvantaged communities.
Utility
Duke Energy Progress — Charger Rebate
Up to $1,133
Duke Energy Progress offers residential customers a credit toward Level 2 EV charger installation. Also provides a charger leasing program at $13–$17/month over 36 months.
Utility
Duke Energy — Commercial Make-Ready
Up to 50% of install cost
Duke Energy's commercial Level 2 program covers up to 50% of installation costs for businesses, plus ongoing maintenance support for participating sites.
State
HOV Lane Access
Single-occupant EV access
Qualified EVs may use North Carolina HOV lanes regardless of occupancy. Check NCDOT for current eligible corridors and plate requirements.
Utility
Piedmont Electric / Local Coops — TOU
Off-peak savings
Several NC electric cooperatives offer EV-specific TOU rates. Check with your local co-op — Piedmont Electric, Blue Ridge Energy, and others participate.
VA
Virginia
State EV purchase rebate up to $4,500 · Dominion Energy programs · ZEV mandate by 2035 adopted Jan 2024
A-
Incentive Rating
State
Virginia EV Rebate Program
Up to $4,500
Virginia DMME administers a rebate program for new and used EV purchases. Base rebate up to $2,500; income-qualified households (≤300% of poverty guidelines) can receive an additional $2,000. Used EVs must be priced under $25,000. Expires Jan 1, 2027.
Utility
Dominion Energy VA — Home Charger Program
$125 incentive
Dominion Energy residential customers receive a $125 incentive for purchasing a qualifying Level 2 EV charger when enrolling in Dominion's managed charging program.
Utility
Dominion Energy VA — Commercial Make-Ready
Up to 50% of install cost
Dominion provides rebates covering up to 50% of Level 2 commercial charger installation costs, plus maintenance support for program participants.
State
Virginia ZEV Standard (ACC II)
Policy benefit
Virginia adopted California's Advanced Clean Cars II standard in Jan 2024. 100% of new passenger vehicles sold must be ZEVs by 2035 — supporting long-term EV availability and incentive programs.
State
HOV Lane Access
Single-occupant access
Virginia EVs with clean special fuel license plates can access HOV lanes as single-occupant vehicles on designated corridors.
LA
Louisiana
Entergy Louisiana make-ready program · No statewide purchase rebate · State EV task force ongoing
C
Incentive Rating
Louisiana does not currently offer a statewide EV purchase rebate. The state EV Task Force has recommended legislation to enhance EV incentives — watch for updates in 2026.
Utility
Entergy Louisiana — Make-Ready / Charger Rebate
Up to $30,000
Entergy Louisiana offers make-ready infrastructure support for commercial charging sites. Residential charger rebates also available — check Entergy Louisiana's EV program for current amounts.
Utility
Entergy Louisiana — TOU Rate
Off-peak savings
Entergy Louisiana residential customers can enroll in a time-of-use rate program to reduce charging costs by shifting to off-peak hours.
Utility
Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO)
$250 charger rebate
SWEPCO (an AEP company serving northwest Louisiana) offers a $250 rebate for installing an ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 EV charging station.
TX
Texas
No statewide purchase rebate · Oncor & other utility programs · Emissions inspection exemption for EVs
C+
Incentive Rating
Texas does not offer a statewide EV purchase rebate or tax credit. Key benefits come from utility programs and the state's emissions inspection exemption for EVs (effective Sept 1, 2023).
State
EV Emissions Inspection Exemption
Savings ~$18–$25/year
As of September 1, 2023, all-electric vehicles are exempt from Texas motor vehicle emissions inspections statewide.
Utility
Oncor — EV Make-Ready Program
Up to $75,000/site
Oncor (serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area) offers make-ready infrastructure rebates for commercial EV charging installations, covering electrical upgrades to the charger.
Utility
CPS Energy (San Antonio) — EV Programs
Rebates + TOU rates
CPS Energy offers EV charger rebates and time-of-use rates for San Antonio-area customers. Check CPS Energy's EV program page for current rebate amounts.
Utility
Austin Energy — Plug-In EV Program
Up to $1,200 rebate
Austin Energy offers rebates for Level 2 home charger installation plus a discounted overnight charging rate. One of the stronger utility EV programs in Texas.
Utility
Reliant / TXU / Other REPs — TOU Rates
Off-peak savings
Several Texas retail electric providers (REPs) offer EV-friendly TOU or free-nights plans that can significantly reduce home charging costs. Shop plans at PowerToChoose.org.
AR
Arkansas
No statewide purchase rebate or credit · Utility charger rebates · Some of the lowest electricity rates in the nation
C-
Incentive Rating
Arkansas does not offer a statewide EV purchase rebate or tax credit. Three utility companies provide charger rebates. Arkansas has some of the lowest electricity rates in the U.S., which partially offsets the lack of purchase incentives.
Utility
Entergy Arkansas / eTech — Charger Rebate
$250 + $100 bonus
Entergy Arkansas offers a $250 rebate for installing a Level 2 EV charger at home, plus a $100 bonus for enrolling in the TOU off-peak charging discount program.
Utility
SWEPCO (Arkansas) — Charger Rebate
$250
Southwestern Electric Power Company offers a $250 rebate to Arkansas customers for installing an ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 EV charging station.
Utility
Carroll Electric Cooperative — EV Program
$250 rebate + $30/month credit
Carroll Electric Cooperative offers a $250 rebate for a new Level 2 charger and a $30/month bill credit for residential customers who charge EVs through the program.
KY
Kentucky
No statewide purchase rebate · LG&E KU charger rebate · Limited utility programs available
D+
Incentive Rating
Kentucky does not offer any statewide EV purchase rebate, tax credit, or meaningful state-level incentive program as of March 2026. Incentives are limited to one utility program.
Utility
LG&E and KU — EV Charger Rebate
Up to $5,000
Louisville Gas and Electric / Kentucky Utilities offers rebates for residential and commercial EV charger installations. Commercial rebates up to $5,000 per port for qualifying installations.
Utility
Duke Energy KY — TOU Rate
Off-peak savings
Duke Energy Kentucky offers a time-of-use rate option for EV owners who can shift charging to off-peak hours, reducing overnight charging costs.