New York EV charging incentives & rebates (2026).

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.

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.

Central Hudson NY: Light Duty Make Ready Program

Central Hudson Gas & Electric offers their commercial customers the option to apply for a one-time incentive up to 100% of the costs for electrical infrastructure required to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, plus free one-on-one guidance every step of the way. Applicants may choose to install Level 2 charging for a total amount covered of up to $7,200 per port or DC fast charging stations for a total up to $800 per kW. Customers are encouraged to take advantage of NYSERDA's Charge Ready 2.0 program for Level 2 hardware rebates.

Charge Ready 2.0

NYSERDA’s Charge Ready NY 2.0 offers rebates to public, private and not-for-profit organizations that install Level 2 EV charging stations at workplaces, multi-unit dwellings (multifamily properties) or hotels and motels. The Program offers $3,000 per charging port to install CP6000 Level 2 stations and will accept applications on an open enrollment, first-come, first-served basis until December 31, 2026, or until the program runs out of funds, whichever comes first.

Con Edison PowerReady Medium-Heavy-Duty Pilot Program

The Con Edison PowerReady Medium‑Heavy‑Duty Pilot Program provides incentives—covering up to 90% of eligible make‑ready costs—to accelerate the installation of charging infrastructure for medium‑ and heavy‑duty electric fleets in New York. Visit the program page of additional details on eligibility.

NY NEVI Round 3

NYSERDA’s NEVI AFC and Community DCFC Program is offering $45M to install NEVI compliant 150kW+ per port DCFC stations in New York. The Program will cover up to 60-80% of the eligible costs associated with purchasing and installing new DCFC infrastructure along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) and key Communities in New York State. The minimum number of fundable ports per site is four (4) and the maximum number of fundable ports per site is sixteen (16) in the NYC sub-region, twelve (12) in the Long Island and Lower Hudson Valley (LHV) sub-regions, and eight (8) in the Upstate region.

NY O&R EV Make-Ready Program

Orange & Rockland Utility New York customers may be eligible for incentives when installing Level 2 and/or Direct Current (DC) fast charging equipment for light-duty vehicles. These incentives can lower infrastructure costs associated with preparing your site for electric vehicle chargers and receiving electric service from our grid. Applicants who meet certain program conditions can get incentives that cover up to 100% of the energy company and customer costs of installing Level 2 or direct current fast-charging stations in designated Disadvantaged Communities in New York.

NY RG&E Electric Vehicle Charging Station Make-Ready Program

Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) customers in New York may qualify for financial incentives when installing Level 2 or Direct Current (DC) fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. These incentives help reduce infrastructure costs related to site preparation and connecting to the electric grid. Eligible applicants can receive up to 100% coverage of both utility and customer-side installation costs for Level 2 or DC fast chargers located in designated Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) in New York. For fleet operators outside of DACs, RG&E offers a Medium- and Heavy-Duty Make-Ready Pilot Program.

NYSEG EV Make-Ready Pilot

NYSEG's Make-Ready Program allows customers to take advantage of over $103M Available in Rebates from NYSEG and RGE for Make-Ready costs (electrical infrastructure) for L2 and DCFC charging projects. Certain sites are eligible for an up to 90% incentive tier if they meet certain criteria. Please note that NYSEG will no longer accept new applications after April 22, 2026. The program may be reopened in the future for DCFC applications only and NYSEG will continue to accept and review complete EV Make-Ready applications for both Level 2 and DCFC facilities that are submitted prior to the deadline.

NYSERDA NY School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP)

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is offering $100M for school districts and private school bus contractors in NY to deploy electric school buses and to purchase and install L2 and DC fast chargers through its New York School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP). NYSERDA will provide reimbursement between $25,000 - $65,000 per Charging Voucher, depending on applicant and project type. Awards will be made on a first-come first-served basis.

New York Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program - ConEdison

ConEdison PowerReady Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Program provides business and municipal customers with installation and funding support for the installation of approved Level 2 or direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Certain sites are eligible for an up to 100% incentive tier if they meet certain criteria.

PSEG Long Island Make Ready Incentive Program

PSEG Long Island’s commercial EV Make-Ready Program covers electrical infrastructure costs (not the charger) with funding up to about $6,500 per Level 2 port and $45,000 per DCFC port, plus support for utility upgrades. Additional incentives reduce operating costs, including a 50% demand charge rebate for public DCFC and discounted commercial EV charging rates. These incentives can be stacked with state and federal programs, significantly lowering total project costs and accelerating EV infrastructure deployment across commercial sites.

Central Hudson: Residential Charging Incentives

The Central Hudson EV ChargeSmart Program offers participating residential customers a $25 incentive after successfully participating in the program for three months (3-month bonus). Participants will also earn monthly participation incentives based on their off-peak charging habits.

Electric Vehicle Charging Incentives

As a SmartCharge New York participant, residential customers can earn incentives by charging your vehicle in the Orange and Rockland service area. Participants may receive a $25 enrollment incentive after three (3) months of charging at their place of residence. Customers may also receive $35 per month for charging during off-peak time periods for the months June through September. Both incentives are in addition to a time-of-use residential rate available to customers.

National Grid Charge Smart NY: Residential Charging Incentives

The EV ChargeSmart Program saves drivers money by offering financial incentives for EV charging at certain times of day. Enroll your EV or home charger and National Grid collects charging data to calculate your incentives. You can earn a $24 monthly incentive, per National Grid account number, applied to your National Grid bill. There is also a $25 one-time enrollment incentive after three (3) months of active participation in the plan.

New York State Alt Fuels & EV Recharging Property Credit

For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, New York State residents and business owners may be eligible for a nonrefundable credit related to alternative fuels vehicle refueling property or electric vehicle refueling property. The credit for each installation of property is equal to the lesser of $5,000 or 50% of the cost of the property less any cost paid form the proceeds of any grants or incentives.

OptimizEV Home Charging Program

New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) offers two options for residential participation for EV charging at home. Enrolling in the Baseline Tier, customers are eligible to receive a one-time enrollment incentive of $25 and monthly on-going incentives for shifting 80% or more of home charging to off-peak time periods. An additional Advanced Tier provides enrollees a one-time enrollment incentive of $150 for scheduling smart charging sessions that NYSEG may control during high-peak times.

PSEG Long Island Residential Charger Rebate Program

Qualified PSEG Long Island customers can receive a $200 rebate off a qualified ENERGY STAR® Certified Level 2 EV charger. Customers located in Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) can receive an additional $100 – totaling $300 in rebates.

RG&E OptimizEV Home Charging Program

Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) offers two options for residential participation for EV charging at home. Enrolling in the Baseline Tier, customers are eligible to receive a one-time enrollment incentive of $25 and monthly on-going incentives for shifting 80% or more of home charging to off-peak time periods. An additional Advanced Tier provides enrollees a one-time enrollment incentive of $150 for scheduling smart charging sessions that RG&E may control during high-peak times.

New York EV Incentive