Home Charging Savings for a Typical Idaho Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,521
Home Charging/yr
$350
Annual Savings
$1,172
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.3 yrs
15-Year Savings
$20,293
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Idaho 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
Idaho Utility Programs
Idaho has no statewide EV-charger rebate; Idaho Power offers an EV time-of-use pilot. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Idaho
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $1,206 | 1.2 yrs | 235,984 | Idaho Power |
| Meridian | $1,155 | 1.3 yrs | 117,635 | Idaho Power |
| Nampa | $1,203 | 1.2 yrs | 100,200 | Idaho Power |
| Idaho Falls | $1,213 | 1.2 yrs | 64,818 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Caldwell | $1,213 | 1.2 yrs | 57,066 | Idaho Power |
| Pocatello | $1,199 | 1.3 yrs | 56,846 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Coeur d'Alene | $1,144 | 1.3 yrs | 51,747 | Avista Utilities |
| Twin Falls | $1,185 | 1.3 yrs | 50,669 | Idaho Power |
| Post Falls | $1,216 | 1.2 yrs | 38,945 | Avista Utilities |
| Lewiston | $1,155 | 1.3 yrs | 32,901 | Pacific Power |
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Quick Facts: Idaho
- ⛽ Gas: $3.55/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.102/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: Idaho Power