A Comprehensive Guide To South Carolina EV Incentives, Tax Credits and Rebates

From rebates to reduced charging rates, South Carolina is paving the way for a more energy-efficient transportation landscape for both individuals and businesses. In this guide, we explore South Carolina’s EV incentives, tax credits, and rebates, highlighting how these initiatives can help residents make the switch to sustainable transportation.

Does South Carolina Have EV Rebates?

No, as of 2026, South Carolina does not have a state-wide EV rebate.

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 Carolina offer EV charger rebate programs:

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative EV Charger Rebate

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative offers a $50 rebate to members who purchase and install a home EV charger.

Duke Energy EV Charger Rebate

Duke Energy offers a one-time credit up to $1,236 per charger to help cover the costs of preparing your home for an electric vehicle charger.

Learn more about the Duke Energy EV Charger Rebate on the Qmerit Blog.

Greer Commission of Public Works (CPW) EV Charger Rebate

Greer CPW provides a $250 rebate to residential customers who install a Level 2 home charger. To qualify, customers must own or lease a fully electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and install the charger at their residence. This program is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Laurens Electric Cooperative EV Charger Rebate

Laurens Electric Cooperative offers a $600 rebate to members who purchase a Level 2 charger from the co-op and agree to participate in peak load management efforts. Members must also agree to give the co-op access to communicate with the charger to make small automatic adjustments based on peak demand, which helps Laurens Electric potentially lower the cost for infrastructure upgrades in the future.

Members may receive an annual $30.00 incentive for their participation.

York Electric Cooperative EV Charger Rebate

York Electric Cooperative offers a $200 rebate to members who install a Level 2 EV charger at their residence. To qualify, the charger must be installed within YEC’s service territory, and members must enroll in YEC’s time-of-use (TOU) rate program.

Does South Carolina Have EV Charger Tax Credits?

No, as of July 2026, South Carolina does not have a state-wide tax credit for EV chargers, and two federal programs, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit and the 30C commercial charging tax credit, both expired on June 30, 2026.

To further help EV owners reduce charging costs by encouraging off-peak charging, utilities in South Carolina 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.

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative offers an EmPOWERment Rate designed to encourage energy use during off-peak hours.

The plan includes a daily account charge of $1.10, an energy charge of $0.10 per kWh, and a peak charge of $13 per kW based on the highest single hour of energy use during peak hours.

Peak hours are from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in summer (April through October) and from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. in winter (November through March). All other times, including weekends and holidays, are off-peak. Members can lower their overall electricity costs by shifting energy use to off-peak times.

Dominion Energy (formerly SCE&G)

Dominion Energy South Carolina offers a TOU rate plan with different pricing depending on the season and time of day.

During the summer months (May to September), on-peak hours are from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a rate of $0.26 per kWh, while off-peak hours are from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. at a rate of $0.13 per kWh. Super off-peak hours are between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. at $0.08 per kWh.

In the winter months (October to April), on-peak hours are from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at $0.26 per kWh, with off-peak hours and super off-peak hours following similar pricing structures.

Duke Energy Carolinas

Duke Energy Carolinas offers a TOU plan with on-peak rates of approximately $0.21 per kWh and off-peak rates of about $0.10 per kWh.

On-peak hours are weekdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (May through September), while off-peak hours include all other times, weekends, and holidays.

Santee Cooper

Santee Cooper offers a Residential Experimental Electric Vehicle Power Schedule (REV-22) with three tiers of rates.

On-peak rates are $0.25 per kWh, applied Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Off-peak rates are $0.09 per kWh for all other times, while super off-peak rates, the lowest-cost period, are $0.04 per kWh and apply daily from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

York Electric Cooperative

York Electric Cooperative’s TOU plug-in electric vehicle rate (Rate Code 6) offers experimental rates for residential members with separately metered Level 1 or Level 2 EV charging equipment.

Participants pay a daily service charge of $0.21, with energy usage billed at $0.16 per kWh during on-peak hours and $0.04 per kWh during off-peak hours. Off-peak hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily, while all other hours are considered on-peak. The program is voluntary and limited to the first 100 members.

South Carolina has significantly expanded its public EV charging infrastructure to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles.

Major cities such as Charleston and Greenville offer numerous charging options. For instance, Charleston has 8 publicly available charging stations located in city parking garages, with charging at no cost to users, though a fee applies for garage entry.

How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in South Carolina?

As of mid 2026, South Carolina has over 2,000 public EV charging stations including over 1,100 Level 2 and 909 DC fast stations. There are 42 Tesla Supercharger stations and 540 Tesla Supercharger ports in South Carolina.

How Much Do Public EV Charging Stations Cost in South Carolina?

It costs an average of $0.435 per kWh to charge an electric car at a public EV charging station in South Carolina. Pricing varies from one charging network to another, and charging levels can also impact charging costs.

Be sure to read our article discussing the Cost of Charging an EV.

Are There Free EV Charging Stations in South Carolina?

Yes, South Carolina offers free EV charging stations across the state in several key locations with an emphasis on more urban and heavily trafficked areas, enhancing accessibility for EV owners.

• Although standard parking fees apply, Charleston provides free EV charging in several municipal parking garages.
• Additionally, there are numerous private charging stations throughout the city, such as at hotels and commercial enterprises.

Where Are Public EV Charging Stations Located in South Carolina?

Key highways such as I-26 and I-95 are also equipped with charging stations, facilitating long-distance travel. These stations are strategically placed to ensure drivers have easy access to charging, whether they’re in urban areas, traveling, or visiting local attractions.

Other notable locations include Tesla Superchargers in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Spartanburg, Florence, and Dillon, with up to 40 Superchargers at the Dillon site alone.

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

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.

With several South Carolina utilities offering generous time-of-use rates for EV charging and rebates on EV 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.

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