Home Charging Savings for a Typical Washington Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,864
Home Charging/yr
$350
Annual Savings
$1,515
Charger Cost
$1,700
Utility Rebate
-$250
Net Charger Cost
$1,450
Payback
1 yrs
15-Year Savings
$26,719
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Washington 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 $250
Washington Utility Programs
Washington utilities offer EV-charger incentives, and among the highest gas prices in the country make home charging very cheap by comparison. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Washington
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $1,473 | 1 yrs | 744,955 | Seattle City Light |
| Spokane | $1,477 | 1 yrs | 228,989 | Avista Utilities |
| Tacoma | $1,563 | 1 yrs | 219,346 | Tacoma Public Utilities |
| Vancouver | $1,521 | 1 yrs | 190,915 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Bellevue | $1,532 | 1 yrs | 148,164 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Kent | $1,545 | 1 yrs | 136,588 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Everett | $1,470 | 1 yrs | 112,024 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Renton | $1,563 | 1 yrs | 106,785 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Spokane Valley | $1,532 | 1 yrs | 99,208 | Avista Utilities |
| Kirkland | $1,545 | 1 yrs | 92,175 | Puget Sound Energy |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Washington
- ⛽ Gas: $4.35/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.102/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,700
- 🏭 Top utility: Puget Sound Energy