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South Dakota EV Rebates and Incentives
As South Dakota embraces clean energy, Qmerit is your trusted partner for seamless EV charger installation and electrification solutions. With a growing network of EV charging stations and attractive utility rebates, now is the perfect time to power up your home or business with electric vehicle charging. Discover how Qmerit simplifies the process with expert installation services tailored to South Dakota
South Dakota EV Rebates
South Dakota does not currently offer a state-level EV rebate.
South Dakota EV Charger Rebates and Tax Credits
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.
Five utility providers in South Dakota offer EV charger rebates:
Black Hills Energy South Dakota EV Charger Rebates
The Black Hills Energy Ready EV program provides cash rebates to offset the costs of EV charging equipment and installation for customers that receive their electric service in South Dakota.
For residential customers, a rebate of up to $500 is available for installing a 240-volt Level 2 charger. Black Hills requires a qualified electrician install the charging station and its dedicated circuit.
For commercial customers, rebates worth up to $3,000 per port are available for installing Level 2 EV chargers.
Additional rebates may be available from Black Hills Energy for installing DC fast charging stations, and participants are encouraged to contact ReadyEV@blackhillscorp.com to confirm rebate amounts and eligible equipment.
Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative EV Charger Rebates
Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative offers rebates worth up to $500 (or $50 per kWh of charging capacity) for residential Level 2 charger installations. Businesses can also claim rebates for Level 2 and DC Fast Charging projects.
Nodak Electric Cooperative EV Charger Rebate
Nodak Electric offers rebates worth up to $750 (or $50 per kWh of charging capacity) for Level 2 chargers. Members must participate in Nodak’s load control program for EVs.
North Central Electric Cooperative EV Charger Rebates
North Central Electric Cooperative offers rebates worth up to $250 per Level 2 charger. There is a maximum of two charging port rebates per residential customer home, and six charging port rebates per commercial building or facility. All chargers must be certified and listed by Underwriters Laboratories and Edison Testing Laboratories.
Otter Tail Power Company EV Charger Rebate
Otter Tail Power Company members can claim a $500 rebate for installing a Level 2 charger and enrolling in a qualified off-peak rate.
A hardwired Level 2 charger must be installed on a qualified off-peak rate, including Dual Fuel, Deferred Load, Fixed Time of Delivery, or RDC.
South Dakota EV Charger Tax Credits
South Dakota does not have a state-wide tax credit for EV chargers, but residents may qualify for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit which is a federal tax credit worth up to $1,000 to offset costs related to installing an EV charger at home.
Additionally, businesses may qualify for the 30C tax credit, worth up to $100,000 per installed EV charging port and available until June 30, 2026.
EV Charging Rates in South Dakota
For South Dakota EV owners, charging at home remains cheaper than in public, and time-of-use (TOU) electricity rates can unlock even greater savings. These plans incentivize vehicle charging during off-peak hours, making EV ownership more affordable.
Below are the utilities in South Dakota that offer TOU and off-peak electricity rates:
Otter Tail Power Company
Otter Tail Power Company offers a number of special rates that may be advantageous for EV drivers, including their Dual Fuel, Deferred Load, Fixed Time of Delivery, and RDC Rates. Contact the Otter Tail Power customer service team to learn more.
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 South Dakota
With a robust renewable energy grid and growing EV infrastructure, South Dakota is an ideal place to transition to electric driving.
How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in South Dakota?
As of October 2025, South Dakota has more than 100 EV charging stations including 75 Level 2 and 45 DC fast charging stations. There are 10 Tesla Supercharger stations and 68 Tesla Supercharger ports in South Dakota.
How Much Do Public EV Charging Stations Cost in South Dakota?
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.
Be sure to read our article discussing the Cost of Charging an EV at Home vs. Public Charging.
Where Are Public EV Charging Stations Located in South Dakota?
South Dakota is upgrading its charging infrastructure by focusing on highways, but there are lots of chargers available within larger cities like Rapid City and Sioux Falls.
Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center Map of EV Charging Station Locations in South Dakota, 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 South Dakota
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.
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Why Qmerit is the #1 EV Charger Installer in South Dakota
With several South 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.
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 home EV charger installation, whole-home electrification, and commercial EV charging station installation. Contact us today to get a quote!