EV Charger Rebates and Tax Credits in Pennsylvania

A few programs could help offset the cost of EV charger installation in Pennsylvania. The federal tax credit that once covered 30 percent of a home charger project, up to $1,000, expired June 30, 2026, but utility rebates may still apply. Here's what was available and what may still help.

Federal Tax Credit (Now Expired): IRS Form 8911

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit covered 30% of your EV charger installation cost, up to $1,000 for residential installs. It expired June 30, 2026, so the charger had to be installed and placed in service by that date to qualify. It was claimed on your federal tax return using IRS Form 8911, and it applied to both the charger equipment and the installation cost.

If your installation cost $800, you got $240 back. If it cost $1,200, you got $360 back. It was a nonrefundable credit, meaning it reduced what you owed, so you needed to owe at least that amount in federal taxes to benefit fully. Talk to your tax preparer about your specific situation.

Utility Rebates: Check Your Provider

Several Pennsylvania utilities offer rebates for residential EV charger installation. Availability and amounts change, always check your utility's current program before you install. For the current statewide picture, PennDOT's EV resources page links out to every active state program, including PA DEP's EV initiatives.

PPL Electric Utilities: has offered EV charger rebates for residential customers. Check pplelectric.com for current programs.

Penelec / FirstEnergy: serves parts of Centre County. Check their website for current rebate availability.

Central PA utility customers: if you're served by a rural electric cooperative, check their website directly, some co-ops have their own EV programs.

Pennsylvania State Programs

Pennsylvania's Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program has historically provided funding for EV charging infrastructure, primarily for businesses and fleets. For residential homeowners, utility rebates are now the primary option, since the federal tax credit expired June 30, 2026.

What We Recommend

Before scheduling your install, check your utility's website for current rebate programs. Some rebates require pre-approval before installation, you can't apply retroactively. We'll walk you through what documentation you'll need from us (itemized invoice, charger specs, etc.) to support any rebate application.

The federal tax credit required no pre-approval. Homeowners who installed before it expired simply saved their invoice and filed Form 8911 with the tax return for the year the installation was completed.