Program Overview
Virginia has implemented an electric vehicle rebate program to offset the costs of installing Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFCs) along public roads and highways. With $100 million in funding, Virginia will credit entities for the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles. Those seeking to install DCFCs are eligible for up to 80% rebates from the VDOT EV Program. In addition, local electric utility companies may offer supplementary incentives. For more information, please reference the “Virginia Statewide Incentive” section below and inquire with your local utility company for additional rebates.
Virginia Incentives
Project Type | Incentives Available | Criteria |
Public Facilities within a disadvantaged community (DAC) | -All Stations: up to 80% of installation and electricity costs | -Application submitted in 2023 |
DCFC (pubic) | -All Stations: up to 80% of installation and electricity costs | -Application submitted in 2023 |
Virginia Statewide Program Links and Applications
*includes links to applications for rebates
*includes links to applications for grants
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates
Private/Utility EV Charging Incentive – Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy offers residential customers a rebate of $125 for the purchase of a new Level 2 EVSE. To qualify, customers must enroll in Dominion Energy’s demand response program and register their EVSE on or after March 1, 2021. Eligible customers will also receive a payment of $40 annually on the anniversary of their enrollment in the demand response program. For details including eligibility requirements, please visit the Dominion Energy EV Charger Rewards website.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Commercial Rebate
Private/Utility EV Charging Incentive – Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy offers rebates to multi-family, workplace, transit bus depots and fast-charging location customers for the purchase and make-ready costs of Level 2 EVSE and direct current fast chargers (DCFC). The total number of rebates and funding available are as follows:
Customer | EVSE Technology | Number of Rebates Available | Total Funding Available |
Multi-Family | Level 2 | 25 | $4,000 for dual-port charging stations; $11,000 for make-ready |
Workplace | Level 2 | 400 | $2,700 for dual-port charging stations; $11,000 for make-ready |
Transit | DCFC | 30 | $53,000 for dual-port charging stations; $73,000 for make-ready |
All Commercial Customers | DCFC | 60 | $35,000 for dual-port charging stations; $73,000 for make-ready |
Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For details please visit the Dominion Energy Smart Energy website.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Bill Credit – Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC)
Private/Utility EV Charging Incentive
REC offers a monthly $7 bill credit to residential customers that enroll in a time-of-use charging pilot program. Participants must schedule their EV to charge during off-peak hours. Enrollment is limited to 200 participants and is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see the REC EV Pilot Program website.
Check out EVSE rebates and incentives in other states.