June 19, 2025

North Dakota Electric Vehicle Tax Credits, Rebates, and Incentives

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North Dakota doesn’t have many electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads compared to other states, but that doesn’t mean there are no benefits to going electric. Several utilities offer ways to save and charge your EV for less.

Read on to learn more about these North Dakota EV rebate programs.

North Dakota EV Rebates

There are no statewide incentives available to North Dakota residents or businesses, but you can still save by taking advantage of federal tax credits and rebates from local utility companies.

Federal Tax Credit

You could save on your federal taxes by claiming a nonrefundable tax credit:

• The maximum amount for the credit is $7,500.
• To qualify for the full amount, you’ll have to meet some income requirements.
• Not all EVs are eligible.
• It’s a nonrefundable credit. You can claim it to reduce the taxes you owe, but not to increase your tax refund.

If you’re upgrading your home with an EV charger, you can claim part of the cost as a tax credit if you meet some location requirements.

Both credits are available to individuals and businesses; you can stack them to save more.

North Dakota EV Charger Rebates

Charging your EV at home is your best option, given that North Dakota’s average residential power rates are affordable at $0.10 per kWh. Plus, access to public charging remains limited in rural areas, making at-home charging much more convenient.

These North Dakota EV charger rebate programs from utility companies make at-home charging even more accessible.

Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative

You can claim a rebate of up to $500 (or $50 per kWh of charging capacity) for a residential Level 2 charger. Businesses can also claim rebates for Level 2 and DC Fast commercial EV charging installation projects.

Central Power Electric Cooperative

There is a $100 rebate available from this cooperative to help pay for a Level 2 charger.

Nodak Electric Cooperative

As a member of this cooperative, you can get a North Dakota EV rebate of up to $750 toward a Level 2 charger or $50 per kWh of charging capacity.

North Central Electric Cooperative

Save $250 on a Level 2 charger by taking advantage of the rebate offered by this utility.

Otter Tail Power Company

Is this your utility provider? You could get up to $500 as a rebate toward a Level 2 charger.

Verendrye Electric Cooperative

The Verendrye Electric Cooperative offers a $500 rebate to help you pay for a Level 2 EV charger. To qualify, you’ll need to enroll in the utility’s time-of-use rate.

North Dakota EV Charging Rates for Residents

With time-of-use rates, you can get lower energy prices when demand is low. This model allows you to save on EV charging and helps utilities reduce the strain on the grid during on-peak hours.

Several North Dakota utilities offer optional time-of-use rates.

Cass County Electric Cooperative

This utility’s time-of-use plan comes with an off-peak rate of $0.05 per kWh in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Outside of these hours, you’ll pay $0.22 per kWh.

Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative

You can charge your EV for $0.05 per kWh from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. under this cooperative’s time-of-use plan. A rate of $0.11 per kWh applies during the day.

Montana-Dakota Utilities Company

This utility offers optional time-of-use pricing, with on-peak hours from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Prices vary seasonally, with an on-peak rate of $0.07 per kWh between June and September and $0.06 the rest of the year. Off-peak prices are $0.04 per kWh between June and September and $0.03 per kWh from October to May.

Nodak Electric Cooperative

Nodak Electric Cooperative offers a preferred charging rate for EVs with a rate of $0.06 per kWh in effect from 12 a.m. to 10 a.m. from June to September. From October through May, you can charge your EV at this rate from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and again from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. To qualify, you must enroll in the utility’s load control program.

North Central Electric Cooperative

The cooperative’s time-of-use rate allows you to spend $0.04 per kWh less during off-peak hours. This lower rate is available from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. the next day in the summer. In the winter, you can get this rate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next day. You’ll have to contact the utility for more details on pricing.

Verendrye Electric Cooperative

As a member of this electric cooperative, you can get a reduced rate from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. by enrolling in a load control program. You’ll have to contact the utility to get more details.

Public EV Charging Stations in North Dakota

North Dakota is expanding its EV charging infrastructure, specifically along I-94 and I-29.

How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in North Dakota?

North Dakota has almost 100 EV charging locations, representing roughly 230 ports available. Level 2 chargers make up the bulk of the infrastructure, with over 60 locations and 110 ports. If you’re looking for faster charging options, the state has nearly 40 DC Fast charging locations with more than 120 ports.

Major EV charging networks are present in the state, including six Tesla Supercharger sites that offer over 50 ports. The Ford BlueOval Charge Network also has about 20 sites in the Fargo metropolitan area and 12 in Grand Forks.

How Much Does Public EV Charging Cost in North Dakota?

In Fargo, charging at the Element Hotel on 19th Avenue East costs $0.20 per kWh, with a minimum charge of $1. The Scheels store on 45th Street South has Tesla chargers for $0.36 per kWh. The cost to charge an EV varies based on the network you use, and you’ll also come across location-specific pricing within the same network.

Does North Dakota Have Any Free EV Charging Stations?

There are several free charging stations in North Dakota, such as the one at the Robert Commons Garage on Roberts Street North in Fargo and the one at the Minnkota Power Co-Op on 32nd Avenue South in Grand Forks.

Where Are EV Charging Stations Located in North Dakota?

North Dakota is upgrading its charging infrastructure by focusing on highways, but there are lots of chargers available within larger cities, such as Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, or Minot.

If you want to locate nearby charging stations, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center has a map you can use.

How Qmerit is Leading the Charge in North Dakota

With several North Dakota utilities offering time-of-use charging options and rebates on chargers, alongside the rapidly growing rate of EV adoption, there’s never been a better time to make the switch to electrification.

The cost savings created by adopting clean, sustainable energy are just the start of the benefits you’ll see, and by partnering with a qualified electrician who can tailor an EV charger installation to your specific needs, you can maximize these benefits even more.

As North America’s most trusted and largest network of certified EV charger installers, Qmerit is recommended by automakers, EV charger manufacturers, utilities, businesses, and homeowners alike. Rated #1 in customer satisfaction, our expert network has installed over 770,000 EV charging stations across the U.S. and Canada.

Discover how Qmerit is paving the way forward for residential EV charger installation and whole-home electrification solutions. Contact us today to find out how easy home electrification can be!