Maryland EV incentives include the state’s EV excise tax credit for vehicles, charger rebates through the state EVSE program and utilities like BGE and Pepco, utility time-of-use rate options, and separate federal incentives, though availability, amounts, and funding change frequently. Because these programs open and close with funding and have specific eligibility, you should confirm current availability with the official sources. This overview ties together the Maryland EV incentive landscape so owners know where to look.

Here is what EV incentives are available in Maryland.

EV incentives, rebates, credits, and rates change frequently and depend on funding and eligibility, so always confirm current availability and amounts with the official sources before relying on them.

The state EV excise tax credit (for vehicles)

Maryland has offered a state excise tax credit for purchasing a qualifying electric vehicle, a vehicle incentive (not a charger incentive). Importantly, this credit is subject to annual funding that has run out and been renewed across fiscal years, and at times its funding has been depleted, with applicants placed on a waiting list pending new funding. So while the credit exists in program form, its current availability must be confirmed, since funding may or may not be available at a given time.

Charger rebates

For the home charger itself, Maryland offers rebates rather than a state charger tax credit:

• The state EVSE rebate program (Maryland Energy Administration), offering rebates toward charging equipment, subject to annual funding that opens and closes
• Utility rebates, such as BGE’s and Pepco’s EVsmart charger rebates for residential customers

These help offset the cost of a Level 2 home charger, with amounts and availability that change, so confirm current details. This is covered in our articles on the Maryland EV charger rebate and the Pepco and BGE programs.

Utility rate options

Beyond rebates, Maryland utilities offer EV rate options that lower charging costs:

• Time-of-use rates from BGE and Pepco that charge less during off-peak hours
• Off-peak charging that rewards overnight charging

These rate options are an ongoing saving (as opposed to a one-time rebate) for EV owners who charge off-peak, and they are covered in our article on off-peak EV charging rates in Maryland. Confirm current rate options with your utility.

Federal incentives

Separately from Maryland’s programs, federal incentives have been available:

• A federal tax credit for EVs (for qualifying vehicles, subject to its rules and eligibility)
• A federal tax credit for EV charging equipment (for qualifying installations in eligible areas)

Federal credits have their own requirements and can change, so confirm the current federal incentives and your eligibility with the IRS or a qualified tax professional. These are in addition to any Maryland programs.

How to navigate the incentives

To navigate Maryland’s EV incentives:

• For a vehicle, check the Maryland state EV excise tax credit’s current status and the federal EV credit
• For a charger, check the state EVSE rebate, your utility’s rebate, and the federal charger credit
• For ongoing savings, look at utility time-of-use rates
• Confirm current availability and eligibility with the official sources, since programs change
• Keep documentation of purchases and installation.

A licensed electrician installs a qualifying charger, while you pursue the applicable incentives.

Maryland EV incentives include the state EV excise tax credit for vehicles (subject to funding that can be depleted), charger rebates through the state EVSE program and utilities like BGE and Pepco, utility time-of-use rate options for ongoing savings, and separate federal credits for vehicles and chargers. Because availability, amounts, and funding change frequently, confirm current details with the official sources. A licensed electrician can install a qualifying charger as you pursue the applicable incentives.

Stella Electric installs qualifying home EV chargers for homeowners across the Baltimore area and throughout Maryland, with flat-rate pricing and no overtime charges. If you are going electric, we can set up your home charging. Financing is available on qualifying projects.