Home Charging Savings for a Typical Virginia Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,350
Home Charging/yr
$473
Annual Savings
$877
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.7 yrs
15-Year Savings
$14,809
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Virginia 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
Virginia Utility Programs
Virginia has no statewide EV-charger rebate; Dominion offers an EV charging pilot. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Virginia
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $815 | 1.8 yrs | 459,470 | Dominion Energy VA |
| Chesapeake | $921 | 1.6 yrs | 249,422 | Dominion Energy VA |
| Norfolk | $839 | 1.8 yrs | 242,742 | Dominion Energy VA |
| Richmond | $815 | 1.8 yrs | 226,610 | Dominion Energy VA |
| Newport News | $812 | 1.8 yrs | 181,913 | Dominion Energy VA |
| Alexandria | $819 | 1.8 yrs | 160,035 | Dominion Energy VA |
| Hampton | $877 | 1.7 yrs | 137,148 | Dominion Energy VA |
| Roanoke | $925 | 1.6 yrs | 100,011 | Appalachian Power |
| Suffolk | $904 | 1.7 yrs | 96,901 | Dominion Energy VA |
| Lynchburg | $904 | 1.7 yrs | 82,168 | Appalachian Power |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Virginia
- ⛽ Gas: $3.15/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.138/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: Dominion Energy VA