⚠️ The federal clean-energy tax credits were rolled back in 2026 (solar/battery credits ended Dec 31, 2025; the EV-charger credit June 30, 2026). State & utility rebates are now the main savings.
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Home EV Charger Cost in Colorado

Charger prices, rebates, and home charging savings vs gas across Colorado.

$1,500
Charger Installed
$3.20/gal
Gas Price
$909
Fuel Savings/yr
Up to $500
Utility Rebate

Home Charging Savings for a Typical Colorado Driver

Based on 12,000 miles per year

Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,371
Home Charging/yr
$463
Annual Savings
$909
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
-$500
Net Charger Cost
$1,000
Payback
1.1 yrs
15-Year Savings
$15,898
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs

Colorado EV Charger Rebates

Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)

The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.

Up to $500

Colorado Utility Programs

Colorado utilities (Xcel) offer EV-charger rebates up to ~$500 plus off-peak charging rates. View full rebate detail →

Home Charging Savings by City in Colorado

City Fuel Savings/yr Charger Payback Population Utility
Denver$9771.5 yrs715,522Xcel Energy
Colorado Springs$8671.7 yrs478,961Colorado Springs Utilities
Aurora$9531.6 yrs386,261Xcel Energy
Fort Collins$8571.7 yrs164,898Xcel Energy
Lakewood$8401.8 yrs155,984Xcel Energy
Thornton$8401.8 yrs136,208Xcel Energy
Arvada$8741.7 yrs118,428Xcel Energy
Westminster$9331.6 yrs113,479Xcel Energy
Pueblo$8951.7 yrs111,127Black Hills Energy
Boulder$9631.6 yrs105,112Xcel Energy

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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.

Quick Facts: Colorado

  • ⛽ Gas: $3.20/gallon
  • ⚡ Electricity: $0.135/kWh
  • 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
  • 🏭 Top utility: Xcel Energy
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