Electric Vehicles & Charging
More and more New Yorkers are driving electric.
There has never been a better time to buy an electric vehicle (EV) in New York State. Discover how rebates, tax incentives, and conveniently located charging stations can help you get from point-A to point-B by driving an EV.
How You Benefit
- Lower the price tag of an electric vehicle by combining rebates and Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.
- Charge your vehicle from the comfort of your own home
- Find convenient public charging stations at offices, rest stops, restaurants, and stores across the Northeast
- Save money by skipping the gas pump, simplifying your maintenance needs, and leveraging insurance discounts
- Reduce your carbon footprint by removing fossil fuels from your daily commute
EVs & Charging Stations for New Yorkers
1. Buying Electric Vehicles
Driving an EV means fewer maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles and benefits from insurance discounts while significantly reducing your carbon footprint. Switching to an EV has never been more affordable: New Yorkers can save up to $9,500 on an EV purchase or lease through New York’s Drive Clean rebate and the Federal IRA tax credit.
Learn more about electric vehicles2. Charging Your EV at Home
Most EV drivers primarily charge at home for convenience and reduced cost. To charge at home, EV owners can simply plug their cars into a standard 120-volt outlet or install a faster Level 2 (240-volt) charging station.
Learn more about charging your EV at home
3. Charging Your EV On the Road
With improved battery technology and widely available charging stations across the Northeast, your EV can take you anywhere you need to go. Federal and State programs are rapidly expanding New York’s network of public charging stations, with an emphasis on fast chargers that can recharge your vehicle in as little as 20 minutes. Charge your EV while you eat at your favorite restaurant, while you work from your office, or while you shop for groceries — then get back on the road and drive clean.
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Consider maximizing the benefits of your electric vehicle with additional clean energy systems at home, including:
- Clean Heating and Cooling
: Reduce your carbon footprint further by switching your home to a clean heating and cooling system, such as a cold-climate air source heat pump, ground source (geothermal) heat pump, or heat pump water heater. - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Benefits: Lower the cost of a home charging station and a new or used electric vehicle with IRA tax credits.
- Solar: Power your home (and your electric vehicle) with clean energy by installing solar panels or subscribing to a community solar project. Essentially generate your own fuel.
Explore our full list of residential programs to find other energy-saving opportunities at home.
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