Home Charging Savings for a Typical Delaware Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,350
Home Charging/yr
$473
Annual Savings
$877
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.7 yrs
15-Year Savings
$14,809
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Delaware 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.
Varies
Delaware Utility Programs
Delaware offers EV incentives focused on vehicles; Delmarva has EV charging rate plans. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Delaware
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $815 | 1.8 yrs | 70,166 | Delmarva Power |
| Dover | $873 | 1.7 yrs | 38,079 | Delmarva Power |
| Newark | $891 | 1.7 yrs | 33,398 | Delmarva Power |
| Middletown | $815 | 1.8 yrs | 22,605 | Delmarva Power |
| Milford | $867 | 1.7 yrs | 12,228 | Delmarva Power |
| Smyrna | $932 | 1.6 yrs | 12,075 | Delmarva Power |
| Seaford | $911 | 1.6 yrs | 8,184 | Delmarva Power |
| Georgetown | $836 | 1.8 yrs | 7,298 | Delmarva Power |
| Elsmere | $939 | 1.6 yrs | 6,131 | Delmarva Power |
| New Castle | $873 | 1.7 yrs | 5,285 | Delmarva Power |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Delaware
- ⛽ Gas: $3.15/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.138/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: Delmarva Power