A Comprehensive Guide To Maryland EV Tax Credits, Rebates & Charging Incentives

Maryland residents can take advantage of two state-level programs to save on electrification. These incentives can be combined with federal EV charging rebates and tax credits, maximizing your total savings on electric vehicles.

Maryland EV Tax Credit

Maryland residents can qualify for a tax credit of up to $3,000 when buying or leasing an EV or PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle). The credit is available to new vehicles that cost under $50,000 and have a battery capacity of at least 4 kWh.

Additionally, businesses in the state can claim this credit on up to ten vehicles.

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.

Maryland EV Charger Tax Credits

Maryland does not have a state-wide tax credit for EV chargers. Instead, a statewide EV charger rebate program is available.

Maryland Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Program

The Maryland Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Program provides residents with a $700 rebate on home EV charger installation projects.

With $2.5 million in funding allocated for 2026, this first-come, first-served program is an excellent opportunity to offset EV charging expenses.

Community EVSE Grant Program

Run by the Maryland Energy Administration, the community EVSE community grant program aims to support public and community-oriented charging projects. It’s a competitive grant program opening for applications in September 2026.

EV Charger Rebates from Maryland Utilities

As of mid 2026, one utility offers an EV charger rebate program in Maryland:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) EV Recharge Program

With the SMECO EV Recharge program, EV owners can earn $120 a year by signing up for the utility’s managed charging program.

• In this program, when demand for electricity goes up, the utility will make adjustments to your charging schedule or speed.
• It is important to note that you will have to install a compatible Level 2 EV charger to become eligible for this program.

If this program doesn’t sound like a good match for your charging needs, you can still earn a $50/year bill credit by sharing your EV charging data with the utility.

Maryland residents can also save on EV charging by taking advantage of time-of-use (TOU) programs with a lower kWh rate when demand is lower at night. Additionally, you can compare different retail energy suppliers in your area to find the most affordable rates available.

A&N Electric Cooperative

A&N’s TOU plan comes with an off-peak rate of $0.04 per kWh year-round and on-peak rates of $0.31 in the summer and $0.16 in the winter. The on-peak period lasts from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the winter, and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the summer.

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative

As a member of the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, you can sign up for the utility’s TOU plan and pay only $0.07 per off-peak kWh through a dedicated meter exclusively for your EV charging. During the on-peak period, you’ll pay $0.16 per kWh in the summer and $0.15 per kWh in the winter.

In the winter, off-peak hours last from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. In the summer, you can save by charging during scheduled off-peak hours from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Potomac Electric Power Company

The Potomac Electric Power Company offers a whole-home TOU rate with an on-peak price of $0.16 per kWh from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m and an off-peak rate of only $0.06 per kWh.

Potomac Edison

Through Potomac Edison’s EV Driven program, you can sign up for the utility’s TOU rate and earn $0.02 per kWh used during off-peak hours as a bill credit.

This bill credit is the equivalent of paying $0.07 per kWh from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. From 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., you’ll pay $0.11 per kWh.

Delmarva Power & Light

Delmarva Power & Light is another Maryland utility that offers a TOU plan. With an off-peak rate of $0.05 per kWh and an on-peak rate is $0.11 per kWh, this is a great way to save even more on your EV charging.

The on-peak period lasts from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the summer, and from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter.

Baltimore Gas & Electric Company

If you’re a Baltimore Gas & Electric Company customer, you can sign up for the utility’s TOU rate and only pay $0.03 per off-peak kWh and $0.11 per on-peak kWh.

The on-peak rate lasts from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the summer, and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter.

How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in Maryland?

As of mid 2026, Maryland has more than 5,500 public EV charging stations available to EV drivers including over 4,000 Level 2 and 1,500 DC fast ports.

There are 71 Tesla Supercharger stations and 680 Tesla Supercharger ports in Maryland.

How Much Do Public EV Charging Stations Cost in Maryland?

It costs an average of $0.343 per kWh to charge an electric car at a public EV charging station in Maryland. Pricing varies from one charging network to another, and charging levels can also impact charging costs.

• For example, Delmarva Power & Light operates 100 chargers throughout the utility’s service area, charging $0.18 per kWh for Level 2 charging and $0.34 per kWh for DC Fast charging.
• At University of Maryland public charging will cost you $0.20 per kWh, while in Ocean City, rates range from $2 per hour for Level 2 charging to $4 per hour for DC Fast charging.

Are There Free EV Charging Stations in Maryland?

Yes, free EV charging options are also available throughout the state.

• For example, the City of Hyattsville provides free Level 2 EV charging stations located at various city parking lots and the Columbia Mall offers free EV charging options as well.

Where Are Public Charging Stations Located in Maryland?

You can find EV charging stations in Maryland, but there tend to be more options available in large cities throughout the state.

Tesla has built a Supercharger network of fast charging stations throughout the state, with locations approximately 150 miles apart along I-95 and Hwy-355.

Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center Map of EV Charging Station Locations in Maryland, 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).

Maryland is offering home energy rebates funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, including $68.6 million for home efficiency rebates and $68.2 million for home electrification. Available funding is for things like appliance rebates, insulation and air sealing, heat pumps for space and water heating, and 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.

In Maryland, you may qualify for home electrification incentives through your electricity provider.

Stacking Maryland’s $3,000 EV tax credit with the state’s $700 EV charger rebate program and any additional incentives your utility may offer results in significant savings!

On top of reducing your carbon footprint, driving an EV and charging at home will help you unlock long-term savings. To maximize these benefits, make sure to hire a certified EV charger installer.

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