Home Charging Savings for a Typical Massachusetts Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,414
Home Charging/yr
$850
Annual Savings
$564
Charger Cost
$1,900
Utility Rebate
-$700
Net Charger Cost
$1,200
Payback
2.1 yrs
15-Year Savings
$9,290
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Massachusetts 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 $700
Massachusetts Utility Programs
Massachusetts utilities (through Mass Save / MOR-EV) offer home-charger rebates up to ~$700 plus off-peak credits. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Massachusetts
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $478 | 3.1 yrs | 675,647 | Eversource MA |
| Worcester | $540 | 2.8 yrs | 206,518 | Eversource MA |
| Springfield | $537 | 2.8 yrs | 155,929 | Eversource MA |
| Cambridge | $441 | 3.4 yrs | 118,403 | Eversource MA |
| Lowell | $461 | 3.3 yrs | 115,554 | Eversource MA |
| Brockton | $643 | 2.3 yrs | 105,643 | Eversource MA |
| New Bedford | $461 | 3.3 yrs | 101,079 | Eversource MA |
| Quincy | $578 | 2.6 yrs | 94,470 | Eversource MA |
| Lynn | $612 | 2.5 yrs | 94,299 | Eversource MA |
| Fall River | $513 | 2.9 yrs | 88,945 | Eversource MA |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Massachusetts
- ⛽ Gas: $3.30/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.248/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,900
- 🏭 Top utility: Eversource MA