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Utah EV Rebates, Incentives & Tax Credits
With low electricity rates and a fast-growing public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, EV ownership is becoming even more accessible and appealing to drivers in the state of Utah.
If you’re considering an EV purchase, taking advantage of all the rebates and incentives available to you can help you save even more on the upfront and long-term expenses of owning and driving an EV.
Between EV charger rebates and time-of-use (TOU) rates, Utah power companies also offer excellent saving opportunities for customers who drive electric and strategically charge their EVs.
Read on to explore more about how much you could save on EVs in Utah.
Utah EV Tax Credit
Although Utah does not currently offer any incentives or state tax credits on EVs, you can still take advantage of EV charging rebates and tax credits available at the federal level to save up to $7,500 on your new vehicle.
If you’re curious about driving electric, but not sure if you’re ready to fully commit yet, Dixie Power offers an EV experience program through which you can lease an EV for a week.
Utah EV Charger Rebates
Utah residents can claim rebates from local utilities for purchasing and installing Level 2 EV chargers, averaging $100 each.
Keep in mind that while available utility savings and incentive programs can always change, your utility provider can provide you with the most up-to-date program information.
Rocky Mountain Power EV Charger Rebate
Rocky Mountain Power offers a one-time $100 rebate for joining its Wattsmart Drive program. In exchange, you agree to grant the utility the ability to briefly interrupt your EV charging for up to five minutes at a time when demand is high.
Additionally, you’ll earn an extra $50 for each year of enrollment after receiving the initial $100 rebate during your first year.
Empire Electric Association EV Charger Rebate
You can get up to $250 in a rebate applied toward the purchase and installation of a Level 2 EV charger with this utility, not to exceed 50% of the total cost of the project. Half of the rebate will go toward the charger and the other toward installation costs.
If you enroll in the utility’s time-of-use (TOU) rate as well, the total rebate amount will increase to $1,250.
EV Charging Rates in Utah
Several Utah utilities offer time-of-use (TOU) electricity plans, allowing customers to save on EV charging by taking advantage of lower rates during off-peak hours. This is an excellent way to save on EV charging costs by adjusting your charging schedule accordingly.
Always check with your utility to confirm current utility rates, TOU programs, and other incentives for EV charging during off-peak hours.
Rocky Mountain Power
Rocky Mountain Power currently offers two TOU programs.
Designed with EV owners in mind, the first option includes on-peak rates of $0.25 per kWh and off-peak prices of $0.05 per kWh. On-peak hours start at 3 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. From October to April, a second on-peak period goes into effect from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The utility’s other TOU program is a more general time-of-day program. On-peak hours happen in the summer from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and come with a rate of $0.13 per kWh. The off-peak rate is in effect outside of these hours, meaning you’ll pay $0.06 per kWh in the winter and $0.08 per kWh in the summer.
Dixie Power
If you get your electricity through Dixie Power, you can enroll in a TOU program with an on-peak period that only happens in the summer between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Your on-peak rate will be $0.10 per kWh, and you’ll pay just $0.04 per kWh outside of these hours.
Empire Electric Association
The Empire Electric Association TOU rate divides the day between an on-peak period from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and an off-peak period outside of these hours. You’ll pay $0.18 per kWh during the on-peak period and $0.05 per kWh any time outside of these hours.
Garkane Energy
Garkane Energy also offers a TOU rate with on-peak hours lasting from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the winter and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the summer, with a rate of $0.11 per kWh. Outside of these hours, you’ll pay only $0.05 per kWh.
Raft River REC
Raft River REC has a time-of-day program that comes with a $300 one-time fee. After paying this fee, the utility’s $5.75 per kW demand charge will be waived on the weekends.
City of Provo
The City of Provo offers a TOU rate with an on-peak cost of $0.15 per kWh and an off-peak rate of $0.07 per kWh. On-peak hours last from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Public EV Charging Stations in Utah
Utah is currently implementing the first phase of its EV charging infrastructure plan. This phase consists of developing EV charging locations along major axes, including I-15 and I-70.
How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in Utah?
As of January 2025, Utah has over 900 public charging stations, including 793 Level 2 and over 130 DC Fast stations. There are 30 Tesla Supercharger stations and 340 Tesla Supercharger ports in Utah.
How Much Do Public EV Charging Stations Cost in Utah?
When it comes to paying for public EV charging in Utah, it’s important to keep in mind that pricing will vary from one charging station to another, but charging at home is generally the most cost-effective and convenient method of EV charging.
While pricing can vary, it may not always be possible to charge at home and there are affordable options available for public EV charging. For instance, if you’re a Rocky Mountain Power customer, you can use the utility’s public charging network and pay $0.27 per kWh, in addition to receiving a $0.05 per kWh credit if you use the chargers during off-peak hours.
Are There Free EV Charging Stations in Utah?
Yes, you can find free EV charging located across the state. Salt Lake City has 17 locations where you’ll find free Level 2 EV charging, including Pioneer Park and the Fairmont Aquatic Center. Park City also includes the use of complimentary chargers for drivers paying the general parking fees.
Where Are Public EV Charging Stations in Utah?
Larger, more urban cities such as Salt Lake City and St. George tend to have the most public charging stations available, but smaller cities and highways are rapidly becoming electrified.
Tesla has built a Supercharger network of fast charging stations throughout the state, with locations approximately 150 miles apart along I-15 and US-191.
Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center Map of EV Charging Station Locations in Utah, 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 Utah
The state of Utah also offers home energy rebates for things like appliance rebates, insulation and air sealing, heat pumps for space and water heating, and upgrades to smart electrical panels.
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 rebate 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.
Check with your local utility to confirm incentives for battery storage in Utah.
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.
Check with your local utility to confirm incentives for installing solar panels in Utah.
Recent Utah EV Charging News
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$22M Awarded to ‘Supercharge’ Utah as Regional Electrification Hub
Why Qmerit is the #1 EV Charger Installer in Utah
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