EV charging funding
EV Charging Grants & Rebates
Explore NEVI funding and utility rebates for your charging project. Heartland helps connect site planning, equipment selection and installation with the requirements of programs that may fit your property.
Public charging infrastructure
NEVI funding
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program provides federal funding to states to expand public EV charging. State transportation agencies manage project opportunities, eligible locations and application rounds.
NEVI has supported highway fast-charging networks, with additional locations and charging types possible as state programs progress. A site must meet the requirements of the specific funding round, including equipment, public access, operations and maintenance obligations.
In Ohio, DriveOhio manages the state NEVI program. Explore the Ohio and Illinois program pages below for site requirements, procurement information and application opportunities.
Heartland can help review site suitability, electrical capacity, equipment and construction scope as you evaluate an opportunity.
Local utility programs
Utility rebates & make-ready support
Your electric utility may offer incentives for charging equipment or the electrical work needed to serve it. Eligibility depends on the utility service territory, customer type, site use and current program rules.
- Equipment and installation rebates: some programs help with eligible chargers and installation costs.
- Make-ready support: programs may cover electrical infrastructure such as panels, conduit, wiring and trenching. Charger hardware may be excluded.
- EV electricity rates: a utility may offer a charging rate option that affects operating costs. This is separate from an installation rebate.
For example, ComEd publishes make-ready rebate information for business and public-sector customers. AEP Ohio publishes a public charging rate option. Check the utility directly for current availability and terms.
Bring funding into the plan early.
Start with your site address, electric utility, property type and charging goals. Heartland can help you review potential programs alongside the project scope and schedule.
Before ordering equipment or starting construction, confirm eligible costs, any pre-approval requirements, deadlines and whether incentives can be combined. The program administrator determines eligibility and awards; funding is not guaranteed.
Section 30C — historical credit: The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit is unavailable for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Earlier installations remain subject to the applicable eligibility and filing rules. Read the IRS guidance.
EV charging accessibility: The U.S. Access Board provides EV charging design recommendations and accessibility resources. These resources distinguish existing applicable requirements from additional recommendations; recommendations are not automatically enforceable legal requirements.
Reviewed September 28, 2026. Program availability and application windows can change; confirm current requirements with the program administrator.
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