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Iowa EV Rebates, Tax Credits, and Incentives
As of 2025, Iowa has no active EV rebates, tax credits, or incentives at the state level. You can still take advantage of federal tax credits or Iowa EV rebate programs offered via utilities.
Iowa EV Rebates
Iowa does not currently offer a state-level EV rebate.
Iowa EV Tax Credits
Iowa does not have a state-wide EV tax credit, but residents may qualify for federal EV tax credits like the $7,500 clean vehicle tax credit for new vehicles, or the $4,000 used clean vehicle tax credit.
Additionally, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit provides a federal tax credit up to $1,000 to offset costs related to installing an EV charger at home. Businesses can claim EV charger tax credits worth up to $100,000.
Iowa EV Charger Rebates
Charging your EV at home is both affordable and convenient. To achieve the best charging speed with your residential electrical infrastructure, it is essential to install a Level 2 EV charger with the help of a qualified EV charger installation professional.
One utility in Iowa offers EV charger rebate programs:
Black Hills Energy EV Charger Rebates
Black Hills Energy serves 1.2 million customers over eight states, including Iowa. You can claim an Iowa EV rebate as part of the utility’s Ready EV incentive.
Residential Incentives
Black Hills Energy will give you a $500 rebate toward a Level 2 charger.
You’ll need to show a receipt for your charger. Note that you can only claim the rebate on a new charger, and you’ll have 45 days from the date of the receipt to do so.
It’s a first-come, first-served rebate valid until the end of 2025 or until the utility runs out of funds.
Once Black Hills Energy approves your rebate, you’ll receive the $500 as a check.
Non-Residential Incentives
Black Hills Energy doesn’t have EV charging station rebates for businesses.
EV Charging Rates in Iowa
To further help EV owners reduce charging costs by encouraging off-peak charging, utilities in Iowa offer time-of-use (TOU) electricity rates designed to lower the cost of charging EVs.
These TOU plans incentivize vehicle charging during off-peak hours, making EV ownership more affordable.
Mid-American Energy EV Charging Rates
Headquartered in Des Moines, MidAmerican Energy Company is one of the major electric utilities in Iowa.
MidAmerican Energy Company can help you save big on EV charging. All you have to do is sign up for an optional time-of-use rate.
If you enroll, you’ll only pay $0.06 per kWh between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Your rate will go up to $0.07 per kWh outside of these hours in the winter. In the summer, you’ll pay $0.20 per kWh during on-peak hours from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Outside of these hours, you’ll pay $0.09 per kWh.
Public EV Charging Stations in Iowa
Delaware is actively growing its public EV charging infrastructure to help make EV charging more accessible to its residents. As part of its energy plan, the state is currently focusing on highways, disadvantaged communities, and multifamily properties.
How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in Iowa?
Iowa has more than 450 public charging stations as part of its EV charging infrastructure. That’s more than 1,000 ports, including over 630 Level 2 ports spread across 300+ Level 2 locations and over 400 DC Fast charging ports over 140 locations.
Among these DC fast chargers, over 150 ports and 19 locations belong to the Tesla Supercharger network. Many of Iowa’s public charging locations belong to the Ford BlueOval network, with over 100 charging spots within 20 miles of Des Moines alone.
How Much Do Public EV Charging Stations Cost in Iowa?
It depends on where you charge since networks determine pricing. For instance, the city of Dubuque recently raised its charging prices to $0.25 per kWh, while the Level 2 stations available on the University of Iowa campus cost $0.16 per kWh.
Be sure to read our article discussing the Cost of Charging an EV at Home vs. Public Charging.
Are There Free EV Charging Stations in Iowa?
Yes, free charging options are available throughout the state. Several Hy-Vee locations offer free charging, including the one on State Street in Ankeny and the one on Army Post Road in Des Moines.
Where Are Public EV Charging Stations Located in Iowa?
You’ll find more charging options in major cities such as Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, or Iowa City.
Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center Map of EV Charging Station Locations in Iowa, which can be sorted and filtered based on public access, charger type (Level 1, Level 2, DC Fast), and connector type (NACS, J1772, CCS, CHAdeMO).
Home Electrification Incentives in Iowa
Combining EV ownership with other electrification projects, such as upgrading your home with solar panels & battery storage, or investing in a heat pump, will help you save even more while reducing your environmental impact.
You may qualify for home electrification incentives through your local electricity provider in addition to the U.S. federal government. Scroll down to read tax credit and incentive details for specific home electrification technologies.
Battery Storage
The 25D Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit provides a 30% federal tax credit on the cost of new battery storage systems size 3kWh and larger.
Electrical Panels
The 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit provides a federal tax credit for electrical panel upgrades needed to complete electrification projects like heat pumps and heat pump water heaters (up to 30% of project costs, capped at $600). The 25C tax credit can be used by renters, and homeowners making upgrades to their primary or secondary home.
Qualifying electrical panels must meet the standards of the National Electric Code (NEC) and have a capacity of 200 Amps or more. This means that your new/upgraded panel must be able to serve a load of at least 200 Amps, but you don’t need 200 Amps of incoming utility service. Smart panels may qualify if they allow you to serve a load of 200 Amps.
If you’re claiming 25D for a residential solar or battery storage project and the installation required you to upgrade your main panel, you may be able to apply 25D to electrical panel costs as well.
Heat Pumps & Heat Pump Water Heaters
The 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit also applies to heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. A 30% federal tax credit is available (capped at $2,000 dollars). Eligible technologies must meet certain energy efficiency requirements.
Solar Panels
The 25D Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit also provides a 30% federal tax credit on the cost of photovoltaic (PV) solar panel systems.
Why Qmerit is the #1 EV Charger Installer in Iowa
With several Iowa utilities helping you save hundreds on a Level 2 charger installation for your home and optional time-of-use plans being available, alongside the rapidly growing rate of EV adoption, there’s never been a better time to make the switch to electrification.
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!