Colorado EV Charging Rebates & Incentives Programs

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

This program is to support small business customers that meet income qualifications or are located within a Higher Emissions Community. Qualifying businesses could receive up to $2,500 per port to offset wiring costs and up to $2,000 per port for Level 2 charging equipment (Maximum 3 ports per parcel). This rebate helps offset costs of installation of EV infrastructure and charging equipment. Visit the Xcel Energy website.

Multifamily

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

Multi-family housing site hosts can work with Xcel Energy to install make-ready infrastructure for guest and resident EV charging in shared-parking spots. 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 – Multifamily (Shared Parking)

This program is to support multi-family housing site hosts that meet income qualifications or are located in high emissions communities. Qualifying site hosts could receive up to $2,200 per Level 2 charging station. Visit the Xcel Energy website.

Xcel Energy – New Construction Rebate – Multifamily

Developers or owners of new multifamily housing can receive up to $2,000 per port to accommodate EV charging and help pay the cost of infrastructure components in excess of the most stringent mandatory code for each site’s jurisdiction not to exceed 100% of the costs. Visit the Xcel Energy New Construction rebate for multifamily properties 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

Businesses that meet criteria and qualifications can apply for rebates to offset the costs of charging equipment. Rebates will be reimbursed to customers for actual costs with proof of purchase for level 2 charging equipment up to $2,200, and DC fast charging equipment (DCFC) 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 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)

Through Colorado Energy Office’s Fleet-ZERO grant program, qualifying fleet owners and operators could receive funds to cover costs associated with the purchase and installation of EV charging equipment and infrastructure (Level 2 and DCFC). The grant amount is based on the charging station power level and is not to exceed 80% of eligible projects costs, up to $50,000 per applicant for Rolling applications. 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

Electric fleet operators that meet criteria and qualifications can apply for rebates to offset the costs of charging equipment. Rebates will be reimbursed to customers for actual costs with proof of purchase 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.

Charge Ahead Colorado Program

Charge Ahead Colorado provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast-charging (DCFC) electric vehicle charging stations. Public, private and non-profit organizations, local governments, school districts, state/federal agencies, apartment/condominium complexes, and businesses could receive up to $11,500 per Level 2 charging stations and up to $50,000 per DC fast chargers. Visit the Charge Ahead Colorado Program.

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.