The state of Washington has a number of EV charging station incentive programs to encourage continued EV adoption. Washington has one of the highest number of electric vehicles per state in the country. As of November 2021, about 17,140 electric vehicles were recorded.
On March 25, 2022, State Governor Jay Inslee signed the Clean Cars 2030 bill. Part of the $17 billion transportation package Move Ahead Washington, the bill sets 2030 as the date for all new cars registered in Washington to be electric.
Below is a list of the EV charging station incentive programs in Washington.
Private Incentives
Electric Vehicle Program – Clark Public Utilities (CPU)
CPU offers its residential customers $500 rebates for Level 2 chargers that are Energy Star rated and connected (meaning internet connection and Wi-Fi enabled). They offer $100 rebates for non-connected Level 2 chargers and mobile connectors plugged into 240V sockets. Limited income customers who purchase used EVs are eligible for a $1,000 or $2,000 rebate. Learn more about their incentives here.
Electric Vehicle Charging Residential Incentives – Tacoma Public Utility (TPU)
TPU offers residential customers bill credits for EVSE purchases.
- $400 – Level 2 charger
- $400 – smart splitter
- $400 – 240V outlet
- $600 – for installing more than one of the above
Public Electric Vehicle Charging – Tacoma Public Utility (TPU)
*Due to demand, there is currently a waitlist for this program. TPU offers rebates for public charging and multifamily dwellings in the City of Tacoma for the installation of Level 2 EVSE:
| Applicant Type |
Standard Rebate Amount for City of Tacoma |
Rebate for Historically Underinvested Communities |
| Public Charging |
Up to 60% or $12,000 of project installation and equipment costs |
Up to 80% or $16,000 of project installation and equipment costs |
| Multifamily Dwelling |
Up to 80% or $16,000 for first two charging ports or one dual head charger and installation |
Up to 100% or $20,000 for first two charging ports or one dual head charger and installation |
Residential Electric Vehicle Chargers Rebate – Snohomish Public Utility District
Snohomish Public Utility District offers residential customers a $500 rebate for the purchase and installation of qualified Level 2 Energy Star EV chargers in their homes. Learn more here.
Electric Mobility Grants – Pacific Power
The Washington Electric Mobility Grants program is offered to non-residential entities to offset the costs of installing EV charging infrastructure. Rebates cover up to 100% of the eligible costs. Learn more here.
Avista Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Incentive Program
Through this incentive program, Avista covers the cost of the charger, direct installation, 50% of the premise wiring, and up to $2,000 per port for commercial customers.
