Home Charging Savings for a Typical Montana Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,414
Home Charging/yr
$384
Annual Savings
$1,030
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.5 yrs
15-Year Savings
$17,662
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Montana 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
Montana Utility Programs
Montana has no statewide EV-charger rebate program. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Montana
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $1,075 | 1.4 yrs | 117,116 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Missoula | $1,058 | 1.4 yrs | 74,428 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Great Falls | $1,065 | 1.4 yrs | 59,351 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Bozeman | $996 | 1.5 yrs | 53,293 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Butte | $1,058 | 1.4 yrs | 34,494 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Helena | $989 | 1.5 yrs | 32,315 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Kalispell | $1,051 | 1.4 yrs | 24,558 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Havre | $1,030 | 1.5 yrs | 9,621 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Anaconda | $982 | 1.5 yrs | 9,129 | NorthWestern Energy |
| Miles City | $1,017 | 1.5 yrs | 8,410 | NorthWestern Energy |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Montana
- ⛽ Gas: $3.30/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.112/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: NorthWestern Energy