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
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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 | $977 | 1.5 yrs | 715,522 | Xcel Energy |
| Colorado Springs | $867 | 1.7 yrs | 478,961 | Colorado Springs Utilities |
| Aurora | $953 | 1.6 yrs | 386,261 | Xcel Energy |
| Fort Collins | $857 | 1.7 yrs | 164,898 | Xcel Energy |
| Lakewood | $840 | 1.8 yrs | 155,984 | Xcel Energy |
| Thornton | $840 | 1.8 yrs | 136,208 | Xcel Energy |
| Arvada | $874 | 1.7 yrs | 118,428 | Xcel Energy |
| Westminster | $933 | 1.6 yrs | 113,479 | Xcel Energy |
| Pueblo | $895 | 1.7 yrs | 111,127 | Black Hills Energy |
| Boulder | $963 | 1.6 yrs | 105,112 | Xcel 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