Quick answer: The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center puts a residential Level 2 charger at about $380–$690 for hardware (citing a Rocky Mountain Institute report). Installation runs about $1,300 per connector before labor and permits (citing an NLR/INL report). Labor is usually the largest single expense (AFDC). The federal 30C charger credit no longer applies to home chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026. After that, what you pay is your electricity rate. The state table below shows it.
Prices and rebates checked Oct 25, 2026; they change often.
Hardware: example chargers (official maker pages)
| Charger | Official price* | Max power | Connector | Install | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChargePoint Home Flex | Out of stock on ChargePoint's store Oct 25; no price shown | 50 A / 12 kW (adjustable); 40 A on plug | J1772 or NACS | Hardwired or NEMA plug | 3 yr; 23 ft cable |
| Emporia Classic | $449 (J1772) / $479 (NACS) | 48 A hardwired / 40 A plug | J1772 or NACS | Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 | 3 yr; 25 ft |
| Tesla Wall Connector | $585 (out of stock; Tesla owners only for now) | 48 A / 11.5 kW | NACS | Electrician install | 4 yr; 24 ft |
| Tesla Universal Wall Connector | $660 (out of stock; Tesla owners only for now) | 48 A | NACS + J1772 | Electrician install | 4 yr; 24 ft |
| GM Energy PowerShift | $1,399 promo (from $1,999) through Nov 2, 2026 | 80 A / 19.2 kW, bidirectional (V2H kit) | Not verified | Not verified | 3 yr limited; 25 ft |
Prices and rebates checked Oct 25, 2026; they change often. No affiliate links. Tesla's store limits both Wall Connectors to Tesla owners "while supplies are limited."
Installation
- About $1,300 per connector for residential Level 2, not including labor and permitting (AFDC citing NLR/INL).
- The cost goes up with panel upgrades, long wire runs, trenching and local permits. ChargePoint notes that 48–50 A settings "may require" a panel upgrade. Installation must meet local codes and be done by a licensed electrician (AFDC).
Federal tax credit (30C): ended for new installs
The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (30C) isn't allowed for property placed in service after June 30, 2026, under Public Law 119-21 (IRS FAQ; 26 U.S.C. §30C(i)). Some installer cost pages still mention the credit. Ignore them.
Utility and state rebates (official sources)
Prices and rebates checked Oct 25, 2026; they change often.
| State | Program | Who qualifies | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate, "Rebate Plus" | Income-qualified PG&E customers | Up to $2,000 charger + install, or up to $5,000 panel upgrade + install | Open per page |
| CA | SCE Charge Ready Home | Income-qualified or disadvantaged-community customers | Up to $4,200 panel + outlet; up to $1,000 outlet only | Open per page |
| CA | LADWP Residential EV Charger Rebate | LADWP residential customers | Up to $1,000; +$500 for Lifeline/EZ-SAVE (max $1,500) | Open per page |
| MA | Eversource MA residential EV charging | Eversource MA residential (Managed Charging enrollment) | Up to $700 wiring/panel; up to $1,000 in EJ communities; up to $1,700 on the Discount Rate, including the charger | Apply by Nov 1, 2026. The program ends Dec 31, 2026, and 2027 is pending DPU approval |
| TX | Austin Energy (utility): Home EV Charger Rebate | Austin Energy customers | 50% up to $500 | OPEN per page |
| WA | Puget Sound Energy (utility): EV home charger rebate | PSE electric customers; income-qualified tier | Up to $300; income-qualified up to $600 + up to $2,000 install | OPEN per page |
| NY | PSEG Long Island (utility): 2026 Residential Charger Rebate | PSEG LI residential | $100; $400 for DAC or Household Assistance Program | OPEN (2026 program, funds limited) |
| NY | Con Edison (utility): PowerReady Light-Duty | Commercial/multifamily site hosts - NOT single-family home charger rebate | n/a | CLOSED to new L2 applications since 2026-04-22 (waitlist queue only) |
| NY | Con Edison (utility): SmartCharge New York | EV drivers in NYC/Westchester on standard rate | $25 after 3 months + 10c/kWh off-peak + summer bonuses (usage reward, not charger rebate) | OPEN |
| CO | Xcel Energy (utility): Charger and Wiring Rebate | Xcel CO residential | Up to $500; up to $800 in Disproportionately Impacted Communities; income-qualified up to $2,300 | Open; requires Optimize Your Charge enrollment (EV Accelerate At Home closed to new CO applications July 14, 2026) |
| GA | Georgia Power (utility): Home EV charger rebate | Georgia Power residential | 50% up to $50 (ENERGY STAR Level 2 via Georgia Power Marketplace) | Open (2026 rebate sheet, effective Aug 1, 2026) |
| AZ | Tucson Electric Power (utility): EV Charger Rebate | TEP residential | 75% of purchase up to $300 (bill credit) | OPEN per page |
| AZ | APS (utility): SmartCharge | APS residential | $25 enroll + $5/mo (usage reward, not charger rebate); no APS charger rebate found | WAITLISTED - all spots full |
| VA | Dominion Energy (utility): EV Charger Rewards | Dominion VA residential | $125 equipment rebate + $40/yr | CLOSED - enrollment closed (interest form only) |
| MD | Maryland Energy Administration (STATE): FY27 Residential EVSE Rebate | MD residential households | 50% of equipment+install, max $700 | OPEN |
| MA | National Grid MA (utility): EV Charging Upgrade Program | National Grid MA residential 1-4 units | Up to $700 SF ($1,000 EJ); 2-4 unit up to $1,400 ($2,000 EJ) | Open; submit by Dec 10, 2026; incentives expected to change in 2027 |
| MA | Unitil (utility): EV Ready2Charge | Unitil MA residential | Up to $700; income-eligible (R2 rate) up to $1,700 including the charger | Open; requires Off-Peak Incentive Program enrollment |
| MI | DTE (utility): Home EV Charger Rebate | Income-qualified DTE residential (e.g., 1-person max $31,920) | Matches charger + installation total per invoice (no fixed cap stated) | OPEN per page |
Not yet verified (don't publish amounts): ComEd (IL; program page now returns 404); SRP (AZ; page lists eligible chargers but no amount); Pepco MD; BGE; PECO/PPL/Duquesne (PA); SDG&E; PG&E standard (non-income-qualified) tier; Duke Energy Florida Charger Prep Credit (amount only on an aggregator site); Duke Energy NC Charger Prep Credit (amount is from a 2022 release); New Jersey (Charge Up NJ funding status and PSE&G); and Florida, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina coverage generally, which is thin.
What charging costs in your state
These are EIA average residential prices. August 2026 figures are preliminary (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A, accessed Oct 25, 2026).
The cost per 1,000 miles is an estimate. It assumes 3.5 mi/kWh, no charging losses and a flat average rate, and it leaves out time-of-use rates and fixed fees. For your own car, use the MoovX charging-cost tool. Each state name links to that state's charging cost and electricity price.
| State | Residential ¢/kWh, Aug 2026 (prelim) | Aug 2025 | Est. electricity cost per 1,000 mi* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama · electricity | 16.33 | 16.26 | $46.66 |
| Alaska · electricity | 29.41 | 27.79 | $84.03 |
| Arizona · electricity | 15.05 | 15.09 | $43.0 |
| Arkansas · electricity | 14.37 | 13.33 | $41.06 |
| California · electricity | 29.75 | 30.92 | $85.0 |
| Colorado · electricity | 17.17 | 16.21 | $49.06 |
| Connecticut · electricity | 24.51 | 30.17 | $70.03 |
| Delaware · electricity | 18.70 | 16.85 | $53.43 |
| District of Columbia · electricity | 25.98 | 23.18 | $74.23 |
| Florida · electricity | 14.99 | 15.33 | $42.83 |
| Georgia · electricity | 15.90 | 15.55 | $45.43 |
| Hawaii · electricity | 47.18 | 38.53 | $134.8 |
| Idaho · electricity | 13.37 | 12.08 | $38.2 |
| Illinois · electricity | 19.32 | 18.03 | $55.2 |
| Indiana · electricity | 17.02 | 16.21 | $48.63 |
| Iowa · electricity | 17.06 | 15.48 | $48.74 |
| Kansas · electricity | 15.47 | 14.65 | $44.2 |
| Kentucky · electricity | 13.80 | 13.10 | $39.43 |
| Louisiana · electricity | 12.87 | 12.55 | $36.77 |
| Maine · electricity | 32.11 | 28.14 | $91.74 |
| Maryland · electricity | 21.40 | 19.89 | $61.14 |
| Massachusetts · electricity | 30.48 | 30.55 | $87.09 |
| Michigan · electricity | 22.99 | 20.73 | $65.69 |
| Minnesota · electricity | 17.20 | 16.89 | $49.14 |
| Mississippi · electricity | 14.43 | 13.61 | $41.23 |
| Missouri · electricity | 16.02 | 15.32 | $45.77 |
| Montana · electricity | 15.57 | 14.29 | $44.49 |
| Nebraska · electricity | 13.54 | 12.80 | $38.69 |
| Nevada · electricity | 12.72 | 12.54 | $36.34 |
| New Hampshire · electricity | 27.64 | 24.44 | $78.97 |
| New Jersey · electricity | 24.61 | 24.70 | $70.31 |
| New Mexico · electricity | 16.51 | 15.98 | $47.17 |
| New York · electricity | 28.65 | 26.64 | $81.86 |
| North Carolina · electricity | 14.95 | 14.59 | $42.71 |
| North Dakota · electricity | 13.31 | 12.97 | $38.03 |
| Ohio · electricity | 19.38 | 17.55 | $55.37 |
| Oklahoma · electricity | 14.82 | 14.42 | $42.34 |
| Oregon · electricity | 15.92 | 15.85 | $45.49 |
| Pennsylvania · electricity | 21.77 | 19.93 | $62.2 |
| Rhode Island · electricity | 28.18 | 26.53 | $80.51 |
| South Carolina · electricity | 15.76 | 15.16 | $45.03 |
| South Dakota · electricity | 15.15 | 13.90 | $43.29 |
| Tennessee · electricity | 13.42 | 13.09 | $38.34 |
| Texas · electricity | 15.91 | 15.40 | $45.46 |
| U.S. Total | 18.16 | 17.57 | $51.89 |
| Utah · electricity | 13.31 | 13.62 | $38.03 |
| Vermont · electricity | 23.84 | 22.10 | $68.11 |
| Virginia · electricity | 17.64 | 15.85 | $50.4 |
| Washington · electricity | 14.63 | 13.65 | $41.8 |
| West Virginia · electricity | 16.31 | 15.62 | $46.6 |
| Wisconsin · electricity | 19.41 | 18.44 | $55.46 |
| Wyoming · electricity | 14.43 | 14.33 | $41.23 |
FAQ
- Do I need Level 2? Not always. Level 1 can cover short daily drives. The DOE puts Level 1 at about 5 miles of range per hour of charging (assuming 1.9 kW) and Level 2 at about 25 miles per hour. Eight hours on Level 1 adds about 40 miles for a mid-size EV (AFDC).
- Does a NACS car need a different charger? See the NACS adapter guide.
- Is there still a federal tax credit? Not for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 (IRS).
- Can I back up my charger with a battery? See portable power stations and home batteries.
Sources
DOE AFDC (citing RMI and NLR/INL); EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A; IRS FAQ on Public Law 119-21 and 26 U.S.C. §30C(i); the maker and utility pages linked above (checked Oct 25, 2026). No affiliate links.
