⚠️ The federal clean-energy tax credits were rolled back in 2026 (solar/battery credits ended Dec 31, 2025; the EV-charger credit June 30, 2026). State & utility rebates are now the main savings.
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Home EV Charger Cost in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Local charger pricing, rebates, and home charging savings vs gas for Cambridge drivers.

$441
Fuel Savings/yr
2.7 yrs
Charger Payback
$1,200
Net Charger Cost
$6,994
15-Year Savings

Home EV Charging in Cambridge: What to Know

In Cambridge, electricity runs about $0.284/kWh and gas about $3.30/gallon. For a typical driver covering 12,000 miles a year, that means charging an EV at home costs roughly $974 a year versus $1,414 in gasoline — a saving of about $441 annually.

A Level 2 charger installs for around $1,900 (about $1,200 after the local utility rebate of up to $700), paying for itself in roughly 2.7 years of fuel savings — around $6,994 over 15 years. Home charging also beats public charging by about $398/year. Note: the federal 30C charger tax credit expired June 30, 2026, so Massachusetts utility programs are now the main incentive. The local utility is Eversource MA.

Cost & Savings Breakdown

12,000 miles per year in Cambridge

Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,414
Home Charging/yr
$974
Annual Fuel Savings
$441
vs Public Charging
$398/yr
Level 2 Charger Cost
$1,900
Utility Rebate
-$700
Net Charger Cost
$1,200
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs

15-Year Fuel Savings Projection

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Available Rebates

Up to $700
Massachusetts Utility ProgramMassachusetts utilities (through Mass Save / MOR-EV) offer home-charger rebates up to ~$700 plus off-peak credits.
Federal 30C Credit — The 30% federal charger credit (up to $1,000) expired June 30, 2026.
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Common Questions

How much does a home EV charger cost in Cambridge?

A Level 2 home EV charger in Cambridge, Massachusetts costs about $1,900 installed, or about $1,200 after the available utility rebate of up to $700. The federal 30C charger credit expired June 30, 2026.

How much does charging at home save in Cambridge?

Driving 12,000 miles a year, a Cambridge driver spends about $974 charging at home versus $1,414 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $441 per year, so a home charger pays for itself in about 2.7 years.

Is home charging cheaper than public charging in Cambridge?

Yes. At Cambridge's local electricity rate of $0.284/kWh, home charging is far cheaper than public Level 2 or DC fast charging (typically $0.30–$0.48/kWh) — saving about $398 a year versus charging in public.

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