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Current Incentives
What’s actually still available, as of 2026
If you've read that home EV chargers qualify for a 30% federal tax credit up to $1,000, that was true — the Section 30C federal tax credit covered EV charging equipment and installation, but it expired June 30, 2026. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify, and there is currently no federal replacement program. We're stating this plainly because it's easy to find outdated articles still advertising it as available.
Colorado does not currently have a statewide tax credit specifically for home EV chargers. State-level EV incentives that do exist are generally aimed at vehicle purchases, not charging equipment.
For Denver-metro homeowners in Xcel Energy's service territory, the Home Wiring Rebate is the most relevant program available right now:
Up to $500, covering permitting, materials, and the electrical work to install the circuit, plus eligible Level 2 charger costs.
Up to $1,300, same coverage as above at an enhanced rate.
This isn't a rebate on the vehicle — it's specifically for the wiring and installation work, which lines up directly with what a home charger installation project needs.
Instead of buying a charger outright, Xcel installs, owns, and maintains a Level 2 charger for a low monthly fee (historically under $15/month). Worth considering if you’d rather not own the hardware.
An annual bill credit (historically around $50/year) for charging during off-peak hours. Not an installation incentive, but a real ongoing savings program once your charger is in.
Utility rebate programs change amounts and eligibility from year to year, and we'd rather tell you that plainly than let a stale number set the wrong expectation. Confirm the current rebate amount directly with Xcel Energy, or ask your matched electrician to verify current program details as part of your quote, before counting on a specific number.
A rebate reduces your net cost, not your upfront quote — most programs work as a reimbursement or bill credit after installation, not a discount applied at the time of service. Budget for the full installation cost, then apply the rebate afterward.
See real cost rangesAsk about current rebate eligibility when you request your quote.
No — the Section 30C federal tax credit expired June 30, 2026, and there is currently no federal replacement.
Contact Xcel Energy directly or ask your electrician — rebate applications are typically submitted after installation with proof of the completed work.
No — even the enhanced income-qualified rebate ($1,300) typically covers a portion of a standard installation, not the full cost. See our cost page for full price ranges.