July 22, 2025

Montana Electric Vehicle Tax Credits, Rebates, and Incentives

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Montana has been slow in adopting electric vehicles (EVs), but thanks to varied programs, electrification could speed up.

These programs include time-of-use plans from some Montana utilities and the city of Missoula, which is developing its EV charging infrastructure.

Read on to learn more about the different Montana EV rebate programs available and how to save on EV adoption.

Montana EV Rebates

At the moment, there are no Montana EV rebate programs available. Thanks to a federal tax credit, you can still save on your EV purchase, and you’ll see considerable savings at the pump as you drive electric.

Federal Tax Credit

There are two tax credits you can claim when filing your federal taxes:

• A credit of up to $7,500 toward your EV purchase.
• Another credit of up to $1,000 will help pay for an EV charging station.

Before filing your taxes, make sure to carefully review the conditions for claiming these credits. The first credit only applies to some EV models, and you might not get the full amount based on your income. You should also know that it’s a nonrefundable credit, which means you can claim to offset any tax balance you owe, but it won’t increase your tax return.

The second credit is available only to those who live in low-income or non-urban areas. You can stack these credits, and businesses can claim them when purchasing electric fleet vehicles or building an EV fleet charging infrastructure.

Montana EV Charger Rebates

There are no Montana utilities offering rebates on EV car chargers at the moment. Contacting your local utility to express your interest in EV adoption could help. You can also claim the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Creditmentioned above instead of a Montana EV rebate.

Montana EV Charging Rates for Residents

Compared to the other Mountain states, Montana has some low energy rates, with residents paying an average of $0.11 per kWh. These low electricity prices alone make switching to an EV interesting. Still, you can save even more by taking advantage of time-of-use electricity rates if your utility offers one of these plans.

Montana-Dakota Utilities

Montana-Dakota Utilities helps you save on EV charging with an optional time-of-use plan. If you sign up, you’ll pay $0.06 per kWh during off-peak hours, which last from 8 p.m. until 12 p.m. the next day. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., the on-peak rate is in effect, and you’ll pay $0.07 per kWh between May and October or $0.10 per kWh between June and September.

Northwestern Energy

The largest electricity provider in Montana has a pilot time-of-use program available to its customers in Helena, MT.

If you sign up, you’ll save by switching your EV charging to off-peak or middle periods. Off-peak pricing is only in effectfrom January through December between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m.

The middle period applies from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 11 p.m. to 12 a.m. between January and December. Between April and September, you’ll get that middle rate from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. From January to March and October to December, the middle period starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m.

On-peak prices apply outside of off-peak and middle periods.

Your TOU rate is half the standard rate during off-peak periods, 80% during the middle period, and 150% during on-peak hours. With the standard rate currently being $0.15 per kWh, you’ll pay $0.07, $0.12, or $0.22 per kWh during these respective periods.

Powder River Energy Corp

The Powder River Energy Corporation has an optional time-of-use plan that allows you to charge your EV for as little as $0.06 per kWh. This rate is in effect between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. from October through May. Between June and September, you’ll pay this low rate between 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. the next day.

Outside of these hours, you’ll pay the on-peak rate of $0.10 per kWh. Note that time-of-use pricing stops between June and August, when you’ll pay $0.09 per kWh for all usage.

Public EV Charging Stations in Montana

Montana’s EV charging infrastructure is growing thanks to NEVI funding and local and private efforts. For instance, the city of Missoula could build 17 DC Fast charging locations.

How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in Montana?

You’ll find around 140 charging locations throughout Montana, with 440 ports available. More than 90 locations have Level 2 chargers with over 200 ports. If you want faster charging, Montana has 50 DC Fast charging locations with more than 230 ports.

The Tesla Supercharger network has 20 locations in Montana and more than 150 ports. You can also charge at one of the many Ford BlueOval locations, with 18 locations within 10 miles of Billings and nine in the Helena area.

What’s the Price of Public EV Charging Stations in Montana?

It depends on where you plug in, but pricing tends to be consistent. For instance, charging on the Montana State University campus costs $3 an hour, while the EV charging station at Kiowa Frontier Yurts and Cabins in Browning, MT, costs $4 an hour.

Are There Free EV Charging Stations in Montana?

You can charge for free at the two EV charging stations available at Glacier National Park, as long as you don’t park for more than two hours. The Yellowstone National Park also has several free charging options if you’re near the border with Wyoming.

Where Are EV Charging Stations Located in Montana?

You’ll find charging options throughout the state, but charging is easier in large cities, state parks, and near highways. Places like Helena, Missoula, Billings, Kalispell, or Bozeman have more charging options.

This map from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center is a great way to locate nearby charging stations in Montana.

How Qmerit is Leading the Charge in Montana

With the savings available from time-of-use plans, Montana’s low electricity rates, and federal tax credits, 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!