Colorado EV Charging Rebates & Incentives Programs

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Many utilities in Colorado support electric vehicle adoption by providing rebates and incentives towards the purchase and installation of EV charging infrastructure.

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Small Business

Xcel Energy – EV Infrastructure Rebate – Small Business

Xcel Energy offers rebates to small businesses and public organizations, including restaurants, coffee shops, salons, and small retail to offset the costs to install Level 2 EV charging stations. Xcel Energy customers can receive up to $2,500 per port with a maximum of three ports to cover infrastructure installation and labor. Visit the Xcel Energy – EV Infrastructure Rebate Website.

Xcel Energy – Income-Qualified and Higher Emissions Rebate – Small Business

Xcel Energy offers rebates to small businesses and public organizations to offset the costs to install Level 2 EV charging stations. Xcel Energy customers can receive up to $2,500 per port with a maximum of three ports to cover infrastructure installation and labor. Customers that meet income qualifications or are located within a Higher Emissions Community can also receive up to $2,000 per port for Level 2 charging equipment. Visit the Xcel Energy – Income-Qualified and Higher Emissions Rebate Website.

Multifamily

Xcel Energy – Shared Parking Make Ready Program – Multifamily (Applicant Owned)

Multi-family housing site hosts can receive Xcel Energy-owned EV supply infrastructure, installation and maintenance at no cost when installing a minimum of 4 EV charging stations for their guests or residents. Xcel Energy customers can select FLO Level 2 charging stations from the qualified chargers list. Visit the Xcel Energy – Shared Parking Make Ready Program Website.

Xcel Energy – Income-Qualified and Higher Emissions Rebate – Shared Parking – Multifamily

Multi-family housing site hosts can receive Xcel Energy-owned EV supply infrastructure, installation and maintenance at no cost when installing a minimum of 4 EV charging stations for their guests or residents. Customers that meet income-qualified criteria or are located in high emissions communities can receive a rebate of up to $8,500 per port to install eligible Level 2 charging stations. Visit the Xcel Energy – Income-Qualified and Higher Emissions Rebate Website.

Xcel Energy – New Construction Rebate – Multifamily

Xcel Energy offers rebates to developers or owners of new multi-family housing to offset costs for the installation of EV ready, EV capable, or EV installed in excess of applicable building code. Xcel Energy customers can receive up to $2,000 per port to help pay the cost of infrastructure components for Level 2 charging stations. Visit the Xcel Energy – New Construction Rebate Website.

Workplace

Xcel Energy – EV Supply Infrastructure Make Ready – Workplace

Xcel Energy is helping businesses and organizations looking to install EV charging for employee or customer use. Selected participants will receive Xcel Energy-owned make-ready EV supply infrastructure (dedicated EV meter cabinet with panel and conduit conductor), installation and maintenance at no cost. Visit the Xcel Energy Make Ready Program website.

Xcel Energy – Income-Qualified and Higher Emissions Rebate – Workplace

Xcel Energy is helping businesses and organizations looking to install EV charging for employee or customer use. Selected participants will receive Xcel Energy-owned make-ready EV supply infrastructure, installation, and maintenance at no cost. Businesses that meet criteria and qualifications can apply for rebates for Level 2 charging equipment up to $2,200, and DC fast charging equipment up to $45,000. Visit the Xcel Energy Income-Qualified and High Emissions Rebate website.

Public

Xcel Energy – EV Supply Infrastructure Make Ready – Public

Xcel Energy is helping commercial site hosts that require support to build public EV charging sites. Selected participants will receive Xcel Energy-owned make-ready EV supply infrastructure (dedicated EV meter cabinet with panel and conduit conductor), installation and maintenance at no cost. Visit the Xcel Energy public charging EV solutions website.

Community Hub

Xcel Energy – EV Supply Infrastructure Make Ready – Community Hub

Xcel Energy is supporting municipalities and other community-focused organizations looking to provide charging to the public. Selected participants will receive Xcel Energy-owned make-ready EV supply infrastructure (dedicated EV meter cabinet with panel and conduit conductor), installation and maintenance at no cost. Visit the Xcel Energy public charging EV solutions for municipalities and community-focused organizations website.

Xcel Energy – Income-Qualified and Higher Emissions Rebate – Community Hub

Municipalities and other community-focused organizations that meet criteria and qualifications can apply for rebates to offset the costs of charging equipment. Eligible customers can earn up to $8,800 for four (4) Level 2 charging stations, or, up to $40,000 for configurations with four (4) Level 2 Chargers and a DC Fast Charging (DCFC) station. These rebates will not exceed 100% of costs incurred by customer. Visit the Xcel Energy public charging EV solutions for municipalities and community-focused organizations website.

Fleet

Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO)

Colorado Energy Office’s Fleet-ZERO grant program will reimburse up to 80% of eligible project costs to fleet owners and operators looking to install EV charging equipment and infrastructure. Applicants can receive up to $3,000 per Level 2 charging station, and up to $50,000 per DC fast charger. Visit the Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO).

Xcel Energy – EV Supply Infrastructure Make Ready – Fleet

Xcel Energy is supporting businesses and organizations looking to install EV charging for fleet vehicle use. Selected participants will receive Xcel Energy-owned make-ready EV supply infrastructure (dedicated EV meter cabinet with panel and conduit conductor), installation and maintenance at no cost. Visit the Xcel Energy Make Ready Program for fleets.

Xcel Energy – Income-Qualified and Higher Emissions Rebate – Fleet

Xcel Energy is helping businesses and organizations looking to install EV charging for fleet vehicle use. Selected participants will receive Xcel Energy-owned make-ready EV supply infrastructure, installation, and maintenance at no cost. Electric fleet operators that meet criteria and qualifications can apply for rebates for Level 2 charging equipment up to $2,200, and DC fast charging equipment up to $45,000. Visit the Xcel Energy Income-Qualified and High Emissions Rebate for fleets.

Colorado Energy Office – Charge Ahead Program

Charge Ahead Colorado provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast charging EV charging stations. Public, private, and non‐profit organizations, local governments, school districts, state and federal agencies, apartment and condominium complexes, and businesses are eligible to apply. Applicants can receive up to $4,500 per Level 2 charging stations, and up to $70,000 per DCFC. Visit the Colorado Energy Office – Charge Ahead Program.

United Power

United Power – EV Charger Rebate

United Power customers looking to install publicly accessible EV charging stations can apply for rebates of up to $1,000 per Level 2 charging stations (up to 50% of hardware and installation costs), and up to $7,500 per DC fast charger. Visit the United Power Website.

DCFC

Colorado Energy Office – DCFC Plazas

The Colorado Energy Office’s DC fast charging (DCFC) Plazas program is designed to increase access to high-speed charging in communities and along highway corridors across Colorado. The program is funded through the NEVI program and will fund up to $140,000 per charging port for DCFCs with a power output of 150 kW or more. Visit the Colorado Energy Office Website → .

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

Qualifying businesses, including non-profits and municipalities, may be eligible to a tax credit of up to 30% when purchasing and installing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The 30C tax credit now covers up to $100,000 per charger installed in locations that meet certain geographic requirements. Businesses must claim the credit on their federal tax return. Current 30C tax credit expires on December 31, 2032. Visit the 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit Website → .

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program allocates $5 billion in funding to states to deploy EV fast chargers along designated alternative fuel corridors nationwide. The program provides funding for up to 80% of eligible project costs. In addition to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) minimum standards, each state can also set its own NEVI requirements. Visit the NEVI Formula website.