Home Charging Savings for a Typical Iowa Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,307
Home Charging/yr
$394
Annual Savings
$913
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.6 yrs
15-Year Savings
$15,478
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Iowa 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
Iowa Utility Programs
Iowa has no statewide EV-charger rebate; MidAmerican offers EV charging plans. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Iowa
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $944 | 1.6 yrs | 214,237 | MidAmerican Energy |
| Cedar Rapids | $937 | 1.6 yrs | 132,228 | Alliant Energy |
| Davenport | $951 | 1.6 yrs | 101,590 | MidAmerican Energy |
| Sioux City | $957 | 1.6 yrs | 82,684 | MidAmerican Energy |
| Iowa City | $896 | 1.7 yrs | 74,089 | MidAmerican Energy |
| Ankeny | $933 | 1.6 yrs | 67,355 | MidAmerican Energy |
| Waterloo | $885 | 1.7 yrs | 67,314 | Alliant Energy |
| Ames | $896 | 1.7 yrs | 66,258 | MidAmerican Energy |
| Council Bluffs | $861 | 1.7 yrs | 62,698 | MidAmerican Energy |
| Dubuque | $889 | 1.7 yrs | 59,667 | Alliant Energy |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Iowa
- ⛽ Gas: $3.05/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.115/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: MidAmerican Energy