EV Charging Incentives · Washington

Washington EV charging incentives & rebates (2026).

As of June 2026, we track 18 incentive programs that can offset EV charging costs in Washington: 11 commercial, 4 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs, plus the federal 30C tax credit available nationwide.

Available Everywhere

Federal incentives that apply in Washington.

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 Washington.

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

Avista Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Incentive Program

Avista will install make-ready infrastructure for AC Level-2 chargers at your business. Avista covers 100% of dedicated installation costs up to the charger, up to $5,000 per port connection.

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Charge Where You Are

Washington State Department of Ecology has $8 million available in funding for eligible Level 2 and DC fast charger (DCFC) projects across the state through their Charge Where You Are program. Public, private, and non-profit entities are all eligible to apply for public, multifamily, workplace, and fleet charging projects. Funding levels vary depending on the type of project and charger level with a range from 60-80% of eligible project costs reimbursed. Level 2 projects must include a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 ports; DCFC projects may include a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 ports. DCFC projects may also include up to 10 Level 2 ports.

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Clark Public Utilities: Electric Vehicle Program

Clark Public Utilities is offering EV charging rebates for Level 2 up to $500 per charger and DC fast charging up to $1,500 per charger. Customers installing DC fast chargers may be eligible for a Demand Charge Credit. Municipalities and Non-Profits are also eligible to apply for additional grant funding from the utility.

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Mason PUD EV Level 2 Charging Equipment Incentives

Mason County's PUD 3 offers a rebate to customers who have purchased/installed qualifying level 2 wall or pedestal-mount EV charging equipment. Incentives range from $500 to $1000 per charger, and is subject to available funds.

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PSE Up & Go Electric - Fleet & WP

Puget Sound Energy is offering a fleet electrification program. There are 2 options: PSE-owned turnkey service, PSE will take care of planning, design, installation and maintenance of EVSE, including covering most utility infrastructure and facility upgrades necessary to complete the installation. This service includes incentives up to $12,000 per Level 2 (L2) charging port and up to $125,000 per DC fast charging (DCFC) port, up to $250,000 total per charging location. Or, choose the customer-owned option.

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PSE Up & Go Electric - Multifamily

PSE’s Up & Go Electric for Multifamily program covers up to 100 per cent of the cost up to $10,000 for qualifying multifamily properties to install and maintain Level 2 charging for their tenants. Customers may select the customer-owned option allowing for up to 50% of equipment and installation costs up to $2,000 per Level 2 charging port.

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PSE Up & Go Electric - Public

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is offering funding for public charging stations through their Up & Go Electric for Public program. Participating PSE customers can receive up to $2,000 per Level 2 port and up to $40,000 per DC fast charging port, with up to 50% of installation costs covered for customer-owned stations. PSE-owned stations are eligible for up to 100% installation costs covered with no maximum per-port incentive.

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Public Charging Incentive Program

Seattle City Light provides financial and technical support through their Public Charging Incentive Program for Level 2 and DC fast charging (DCFC) stations. Participants can receive 50% up to $125,000 of eligible project costs depending on charger power level; participants in disadvantaged communities can receive 100% up to $150,000 of eligible project costs depending on charger power level. There is an additional make-ready incentive that covers electrical equipment and installation costs; some applicants may be eligible for both incentives. Contact [email protected] to start your application.

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Seattle City Light Fleet Electrification Program

Seattle City Light (SCL) can help you save on charging solutions to power your fleet. SCL offers multiple charger rebate options for both on-road vehicles and non-road equipment, and can help you select what is best for your fleet. Charging rebate amount Project Cap: 50% of total project costs, up to $25,000 per site. Additional Requirements: Charger must be hardwired and must be able to track station-specific energy usage (either through networked charging or load management software). Must provide proof of fleet electric vehicle purchase.

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Seattle City Light Multifamily EV Charging Program

Seattle City Light is currently offering incentives for utility make-ready in addition to hardware for multi-family AC (Level 2) charging. Project caps per location range from 50% to 100% up to $50,000 per site of total project costs up to a dollar amount, dependent on the multi-family property type.

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Snohomish PUD Commercial Level 2 EV Charger Rebate

Snohomish County Public Utility District customers with commercial meters located within Snohomish PUD service territory who purchase and permanently installed EV chargers are eligible for rebates. New construction facilities required by Washington state code to install EV infrastructure in 5% of parking spaces are eligible for a $500 rebate per Level 2 port and existing facilities requiring infrastructure construction are eligible for a $1000 rebate per Level 2 port.

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Residential

Residential charging programs in Washington.

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

Clark Public Utilities Managed Charging Program

Clark Public Utilities offers a managed charging program for residential customers who own or lease an EV. The program will run through the end of 2025 and participants will receive a $50 bill credit incentive for each EV that joins the program (a $25 bill credit will be applied to your utility account when you sign up and a second $25 bill credit will be applied at the end of the year).

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Mason PUD No 3 EV Level 2 Charging Equipment Rebate

Mason PUD 3 offers a rebate to customers who have purchased/installed qualifying level 2 wall or pedestal-mount EV charging equipment. Qualifying wall-mount chargers are eligible for up to a $500 rebate.

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PSE Electric Vehicle Home Charger Rebate

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) residential customers may receive up to $300 for a qualifying Level 2 EV home charger. An enhanced rebate up to $600 is available through Empower Mobility for customers meeting income qualifications and up to $2,000 towards installation costs.

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Tacoma Public Utilities Residential Program

Tacoma Public Utilities is offering up to a $400 bill credit when you buy and install a Level 2 charger. Customers must purchase and install equipment prior to applying for the bill credit.

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Vehicles & Rates

Vehicle and rate programs in Washington.

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

Washington EV Incentives

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 Washington?
As of June 2026, there are 18 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Washington: 11 commercial, 4 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 Washington offer rebates for commercial EV charging stations?
Yes. 11 commercial programs are currently tracked in Washington, including Avista Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Incentive Program, Charge Where You Are. 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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