Home Charging Savings for a Typical Pennsylvania Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,479
Home Charging/yr
$507
Annual Savings
$971
Charger Cost
$1,600
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,600
Payback
1.6 yrs
15-Year Savings
$16,462
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Pennsylvania 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
Pennsylvania Utility Programs
Pennsylvania has no statewide EV-charger rebate; some utilities offer EV charging rates. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Pennsylvania
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $899 | 1.7 yrs | 1,584,064 | PECO |
| Pittsburgh | $1,016 | 1.5 yrs | 302,971 | Duquesne Light |
| Allentown | $944 | 1.6 yrs | 125,845 | PPL Electric |
| Erie | $1,016 | 1.5 yrs | 94,831 | FirstEnergy PA |
| Reading | $995 | 1.5 yrs | 88,082 | PPL Electric |
| Scranton | $1,019 | 1.5 yrs | 76,997 | PPL Electric |
| Bethlehem | $913 | 1.6 yrs | 75,269 | PPL Electric |
| Lancaster | $1,043 | 1.4 yrs | 59,322 | PPL Electric |
| Harrisburg | $995 | 1.5 yrs | 50,099 | PPL Electric |
| York | $985 | 1.5 yrs | 47,920 | PPL Electric |
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Quick Facts: Pennsylvania
- ⛽ Gas: $3.45/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.148/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,600
- 🏭 Top utility: PECO