Yes, Pepco offers an EV charger rebate for residential customers through its EVsmart program, providing a rebate after you buy and install an eligible Level 2 smart charger at home, subject to requirements like being a Pepco residential customer and having home Wi-Fi for the smart charger. Because program amounts, requirements, and availability can change, you should confirm the current rebate and terms directly with Pepco. Understanding the rebate helps Maryland EV owners in Pepco’s service area offset the cost of a home charger.
Here is what to know about Pepco’s EV charger rebate.
Utility rebate amounts, requirements, and availability can change, so always confirm the current rebate and terms directly with Pepco before relying on them.
Pepco offers a Level 2 charger rebate
Through its EVsmart program, Pepco offers residential customers a rebate after they purchase and install an eligible Level 2 smart charger at home. This rebate helps offset the cost of the charger. It applies to a qualifying smart charger, not just any charger, and is provided after the purchase and installation, per Pepco’s process. The rebate amount is set by Pepco and can change, so confirm the current amount with Pepco.
The typical requirements
Pepco’s EV charger rebate comes with eligibility requirements, which have typically included:
- Being an active Pepco residential customer
- Installing an eligible Level 2 smart charger (purchased and installed within the program’s terms)
- Having secure home Wi-Fi to run the smart charger
- Allowing Pepco access to the EV charging data from the smart charger
- One rebate per household
These requirements reflect that the rebate is for a connected smart charger that shares data with Pepco. Confirm the current requirements with Pepco, as they can change.
Why the Wi-Fi and data requirements
A notable feature of Pepco’s rebate is that it requires a smart charger with home Wi-Fi and Pepco access to the charging data. This is because the program uses connected smart chargers, which lets the utility gather charging data and, in some cases, support managed charging or off-peak incentives. So to qualify, the charger must be a networked smart charger connected to your home Wi-Fi, not a basic non-connected unit. This is worth knowing when choosing a charger.
How to claim it
To claim Pepco’s EV charger rebate:
- Confirm the current rebate amount and requirements with Pepco
- Choose an eligible Level 2 smart charger that meets the program’s criteria
- Have it installed by a licensed electrician, with the charger connected to your home Wi-Fi
- Apply through Pepco’s process, providing the required documentation
- Keep records of the purchase and installation.
A licensed electrician installs the charger and its circuit properly, while you apply to Pepco for the rebate.
Yes, Pepco offers an EV charger rebate through its EVsmart program, providing a rebate after residential customers buy and install an eligible Level 2 smart charger, subject to requirements like being a Pepco residential customer, having home Wi-Fi, and allowing Pepco access to the charging data. Because amounts and requirements can change, confirm the current rebate directly with Pepco. A licensed electrician installs a qualifying smart charger, and you apply to Pepco for the rebate.
Stella Electric installs eligible home EV chargers for homeowners across the Baltimore area and throughout Maryland, with flat-rate pricing and no overtime charges. If you want to install an EV charger, we can help. Financing is available on qualifying projects.
