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Montana EV Tax Credits, Rebates and Incentives
In this guide, we explore Montana’s EV tax credits, rebates, and incentives, highlighting how these initiatives can help residents make the switch to electrified transportation.
Montana EV Tax Credit
Montana 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.
Montana 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.
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.
EV Charging Rates in Montana
Compared to the other Mountain states, Montana has some low energy rates, with residents paying an average of $0.11 per kWh.
To further help EV owners reduce charging costs by encouraging off-peak charging, utilities in Arkansas 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.
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 effect from 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?
As of July 2025, Montana has over 140 public charging stations including 91 Level 2 and 50 DC Fast stations. There are 444 public EV charging ports, 20 Tesla Supercharger stations and 152 Tesla Supercharger ports in Montana.
How Much Do Public EV Charging Stations Cost in Montana?
The cost of charging depends on the type of station and provider.
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.
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 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 Public 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.
Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center Map of EV Charging Station Locations in Montana, 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 Montana
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 Most Trusted EV Charger Installer 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.
If you’re interested in exploring your at-home EV charging options or interested in taking advantage of commercial EV charging benefits to install chargers at your business, Qmerit can help.
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!