EV Charging Incentives · Colorado

Colorado EV charging incentives & rebates (2026).

As of June 2026, we track 34 incentive programs that can offset EV charging costs in Colorado: 17 commercial, 14 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs, plus the federal 30C tax credit available nationwide.

Available Everywhere

Federal incentives that apply in Colorado.

Available in every state. The federal 30C credit is claimed on your tax return — eligibility depends on census tract, and for the full 30% commercial rate, on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying businesses that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit of up to $100,000 per EV charging port. The credit, subject to depreciation, equals 6% of the total qualified costs per port, or 30% for businesses and tax-exempt entities that meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, with that same $100,000 limit.

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Residential 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying individuals that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost with a maximum amount of $1,000 per EV charging port.

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Commercial

Commercial & workplace charging programs in Colorado.

Rebates and grants for businesses, fleets, multifamily, and public charging. Most require application before installation.

Charge Ahead Colorado

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast charging projects through their Charge Ahead Colorado program. CEO provides up to 80% of eligible costs for standard projects and up to 90% of eligible costs for projects in disproportionately impacted communities. Charge Ahead Colorado has three (3) standard application funding rounds per year – in January, May and September – and projects with six (6) or fewer Level 2 ports can apply anytime year-round through the rolling application. Standard applications will be accepted starting May 11, 2026 to June 12, 2026.

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City of Longmont CO: Efficiency Works EV Infrastructure Rebate

Efficiency Works offers incentives to commercial customers of The City of Longmont for Level 2 EV charger installations. Customers may receive up to $5,000 per charging port for Level 2 installations that are publicly accessible.

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DCFC Plazas

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has approximately $14 million in funding available through their Direct Current Fast-Charging (DCFC) Plazas program for high-speed charging projects in Colorado. Projects require a minimum of 4 ports capable of dispensing 150kW simultaneously. Funding is available statewide with incentive amounts ranging from 50%-80% of total eligible project costs depending on location. Sites with existing DCFC looking to upgrade are eligible for incentives to meet the minimum 4 port requirement. This is a competitive program and applications will be accepted until July 10, 2026.

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Empire Electric Association EV Charger Rebate

Empire Electric Association is offering rebates for publicly accessible Level 2 and/or DC fast chargers to commercial customers. Applicants may receive 50% of EV charging equipment and installation costs and amounts range from $2,000 up to $9,000 depending on power output of EV charger.

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Estes Park Light & Power: Efficiency Works EV Infrastructure Rebate

Efficiency Works offers incentives to commercial customers of Estes Park Light & Power for Level 2 EV charger installations. Customers may receive up to $5,000 per charging port for Level 2 installations that are publicly accessible.

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Fleet-ZERO EV Charging Grant

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has approximately $5M available in grant funding through their Fleet-ZERO program for the transition of on- and off-road fleet vehicles to electric. Funding is available statewide for private depot charging; shared, public, and semi-public fleet charging; and fleet charging as-a-service (CaaS). Successful applicants may receive between 80-90% of eligible project costs depending on project type and location. This is a competitive solicitation that is currently open until July 17, 2026.

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Fort Collins Utilities: Efficiency Works EV Infrastructure Rebate

Efficiency Works offers incentives to commercial customers of Fort Collins Utilities for Level 2 EV charger installations. Customers may receive up to $5,000 per charging port for Level 2 installations that are publicly accessible.

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GCEA EV Charger Rebate

Gunnison County Electric Association offers rebates for Level 2 EV charger installations at member owned properties. Customers may receive 50%, up to $1,250, for installed Level 2 chargers and must sign up for a time-of-use rate. Applications must be submitted within 90 days to qualify.

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La Plata Electric Public or Commercial EV Charging Stations Rebates

La Plata Electric Association has rebates available for business and public use charging stations. Level 2 EV charging stations may receive up to 50%, not exceeding $2,000 per charging station. For DC Fast Charging installations, customers may receive between $3,000 to $7,500 per station. Business or commercial EV chargers not available for public use are only eligible for up to $500.

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Loveland Water & Power: Efficiency Works EV Infrastructure Rebate

Efficiency Works offers incentives to commercial customers of Loveland Water & Power for Level 2 EV charger installations. Customers may receive up to $5,000 per charging port for Level 2 installations that are publicly accessible.

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MVEA Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebate Program

Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) allows members to collect a rebate on Level 2 and/or DC fast charging equipment. Customers may receive up to $1,000 per Level 2 charger and up to $7,500 for DC fast charging installations, with a limit of two rebates per customer, per year.

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Poudre Valley REA EV Charger Rebates

Poudre Valley REA (PVREA) offers a rebate for public charging stations of 50% of the cost of the equipment or $1000, whichever is lesser. The charger must have the ability to record session data and must be available to PVREA upon request. Poudre Valley REA (PVREA) also offers a rebate for DCFC up to $7,000, as long as they are publicly accessible. Eligibility is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please contact PVREA's Energy Resources Team for information.

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SDCEA EV Charging Equipment Rebate

Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA) is offering customers a rebate for installing Level 2 EV chargers for commercial and fleet applications. Customers may be eligible for up to 50% of total equipment and installation costs up to $1,000.

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San Luis Valley REC EV Charger Rebate

San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, partnering with Tri-State Distribution, offers incentives for customers installing both public or private EV chargers. Rebates for Level 2 installations range from $250 to $1,000 per charger. A range of $3,000 to $7,500 is available for DC fast charger installations, depending on power output.

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San Miguel Power Association EV Equipment Rebate

San Miguel Power Association customers may apply for rebates for new private or publicly accessible EV chargers. Customers are eligible for up to 50% cost match of the EV charger, with a specific limit based on use case. An online application must be completed and an itemized receipt verifying purchase must be included. All applications must be submitted by December 15 to be eligible for the posted incentive amount. There is a limit of one rebate per consumer account per year.

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United Power (CO) EV Charger Rebate

United Power is offering rebates for public networked L2 50% of EV charging equipment and electric service installation costs up to $2,000. For DCFC, you can contact your Key Accounts Advisor. - Itemised receipt with EV charging equipment and electric service installation details, including model numbers and cost. - Rebates are paid to the United Power member. Contractors cannot submit applications on behalf of members.

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Xcel Energy Commercial EV Infrastructure Rebate

Xcel Energy customers in Colorado may qualify for up to $90,000 in rebates to cover the cost of equipment and labor associated with the installation of Level 2 and DC fast charging (DCFC) systems such as meter cabinets, electrical panels, and wiring. Rebate amounts vary on location, with enhanced rebate amounts for customers located in Disproportionately Impacted Communities (DIC). Xcel Energy also offers an EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) rebate to cover a portion of the costs of the charging equipment for eligible charger types at commercial, public, and multi-family income-qualified properties.

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Residential

Residential charging programs in Colorado.

Rebates and rate programs for home charging — useful for employees, fleet-at-home programs, and residents of properties we serve.

Black Hills Energy Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Rebate

Black Hills Energy offers residential customers a $500 rebate for the purchase and installation of a Level 2 EV charger. Low-income residents are eligible for a rebate of up to $1,300.

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COREV Connect

CORE Electric Cooperative offers residential customers in their service territory the option to connect their ChargePoint HomeFlex EV Charger to the Co-op's platform for a $15 annual credit. Customers aiming to install an EV home charger may participate in the COREV Charge program, allowing CORE to install and maintain a ChargePoint HomeFlex charger for a monthly subscription of $22/month. The COREV Charge Program allows customers to apply for a reimbursement of 50% up to $400 for any make-ready costs needed to support a Level 2 residential charger.

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Empire Electric Association Residential Rebates Program

Residential customers served by Empire Electric Association are eligible to receive a rebate up to $1,250 for a Level 2 charger and electric service installation costs. A maximum of two rebates per service address is allowed and applications must be submitted within 90 days of purchase and installation.

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Holy Cross Energy: Charge at Home

Holy Cross Energy (HCE) customers can participate in their Charge at Home program and receive up to $549 towards a ChargePoint Home Flex. HCE can even cover the upfront costs of your charger installation and provide a repayment plan over three years on your electric bill. Members participating in Charge at Home must allow HCE to occasionally delay charging during times of peak electricity demand.

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Holy Cross Energy: Charge at Home Multifamily

Holy Cross Energy (HCE) customers can participate in their Charge at Home Multifamily program and receive up to $2,000 per charging port/electrified parking space, plus up to $20,000 in-kind support for necessary utility upgrades. HCE members can select from a list of approved ChargePoint chargers and choose one of two options to offset equipment installation costs. Members participating in option one must allow HCE to occasionally delay charging during times of peak electricity demand; members participating in option two must install charging equipment on a separate meter enrolled in HCE’s Time of Use rate. Participants must install a minimum of two and a maximum of ten ports per project.

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Holy Cross Energy: Charge at Work

Holy Cross Energy (HCE) customers can participate in their Charge at Work program and receive $500 - $1,000 per charging port/electrified parking space. HCE members can select from a list of approved ChargePoint chargers and choose one of two options to offset equipment installation costs. Members participating in option one must allow HCE to occasionally delay charging during times of peak electricity demand; members participating in option two must install charging equipment on a separate meter enrolled in HCE’s Time of Use rate.

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LPEA Residential EV Charger & Rebates

La Plata Electric Association's (LPEA) residential customers may receive a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger from LPEA and up to 50%, or $500, for the installation. Customers who do not take advantage LPEA providing a free L2 charger may purchase their own Level 2 EV charger and receive a rebate up to 50% of the combined cost of the charger and installation up to $250.

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Mountain Parks Electric Inc. EV Charger Rebate

50% of total project cost up to $750 (equipment and installation) Rebate is split, with up to $250 for the EV charger and up to $500 for the electrical installation costs. Residential level 2 chargers only.

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Mountain View Electric Association Home Charger Rebate

MVEA residential customers may receive a rebate of 50% of the total equipment and installation cost of a Level 2 charger, up to $1,000. A maximum of two rebates per service address is allowed.

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Poudre Valley REA Rebate

Poudre Valley REA offers their residential cooperative members a rebate ranging from $250 to $1,000 for the purchase and installation of a Level 2 EV charger. Customers must be enrolled in a Time-of-Use rate to qualify for the maximum amount.

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San Luis Valley REC Rebate Program

San Luis Valley REC offers residential customers who purchase a Level 2 charger a rebate of 50% of total equipment and install, up to $250 for non-managed chargers or $1000 for managed chargers.

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San Miguel Power Association Residential Rebates

San Miguel Power Association (SMPA) offers residential customers a 50% cost match of EV charging equipment up to $250 maximum, and 50% up to $250 maximum for electric service installation (≤$500 Total). A limit of 2 rebates per member account are available and is available for both existing and new residential locations.

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Sangre Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates

Residential customers served by Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA) are eligible to receive a rebate up to $1,000 for Level 2 charger installations that are managed by SDCEA. A maximum of two rebates per service address is allowed and applications must be submitted within 90 days of purchase and installation.

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United Power EV Charging-as-a-Service Program

United Power offers an EV Make-Ready Wiring Rebate up to $1200 to their residential customers to offset the cost of electrical wiring associated with installing a Level 2 EV charger. Customers interested in Level 2 chargers may opt into the United EV program offering customers a ChargePoint Level 2 charger for a monthly fee.

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Vehicles & Rates

Vehicle and rate programs in Colorado.

Adjacent programs — vehicle incentives and charging-rate structures that change the economics of a charging project.

Colorado EV Incentive

The State of Colorado provides tax credits for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles. Credits range from $3,500 for light-duty passenger vehicles to $12,000 for heavy-duty trucks.

The Part Everyone Underestimates

Incentives are won or lost in the paperwork.

Most charging incentives have equipment eligibility lists, network requirements, deadlines, and post-installation reporting — and many pay out only if the application went in before construction. Faith Energy bakes incentive capture into design-build delivery: we match hardware to program eligibility lists, sequence applications correctly, and hand you the documentation each program demands.

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Straight Answers

Questions we answer every week.

What EV charging incentives are available in Colorado?
As of June 2026, there are 34 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Colorado: 17 commercial, 14 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs — mostly utility rebates and state grants — plus the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, worth up to $100,000 per commercial charging port. Programs open and close; confirm current status before budgeting.
Does Colorado offer rebates for commercial EV charging stations?
Yes. 17 commercial programs are currently tracked in Colorado, including Charge Ahead Colorado, City of Longmont CO: Efficiency Works EV Infrastructure Rebate. Most are administered by utilities and pay per port or per project, and many require pre-approval before installation begins.
How does the federal 30C tax credit work for EV chargers?
The 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit gives businesses up to $100,000 per charging port — 6% of qualified costs, or 30% if prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met — for chargers installed in eligible census tracts. Homeowners can claim 30% up to $1,000 per port. It's claimed on your federal tax return; eligibility mapping by census tract is the first step.
Who applies for the incentives — the owner or the contractor?
Formally the applicant is usually the site owner, but in practice the contractor determines whether you qualify: equipment must match program eligibility lists, applications often must precede construction, and payout requires commissioning documentation. Faith Energy handles incentive sequencing and paperwork as part of design-build delivery.

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Program details change and funding rounds open and close. Last reviewed June 2026 against program sources; always confirm current terms with the administering agency or utility before counting an incentive in a budget. Faith Energy confirms live program status as part of every project review.

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