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EV charger installation and rebates in New York

Four charger rebates are open in New York right now, from New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, NYSERDA and others. A licensed installer for your area can put the charger in.

Rebates

Charger rebates in New York

Each program below was checked on its administrator’s own page. Some need you to apply before the work starts.

New York alternative fuels and EV recharging property tax credit

Open

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

A nonrefundable New York tax credit for qualifying charging property used at least 50% in a New York trade or business. Personal-use home charging alone does not meet this requirement.

Who qualifies and how to apply
How much
Lesser of $5,000 or 50% of eligible property and installation labor cost, less grant-paid costs, per qualifying installation
Who qualifies
Qualifying property in New York, used at least 50% in a New York trade or business; taxpayer and property must meet current tax-law/form rules.
When to apply
Claim through applicable state income/corporate tax form; no rebate reservation or automatic payment.
Deadline
Available for taxable years beginning through December 31, 2028; this is a tax-year cutoff, not a universal installation or filing deadline.
Program termsHow to applyChecked October 13, 2026

Charge Ready NY2.0

Open

NYSERDA

Rebate for eligible shared Level 2 workplace and multifamily sites. Single-family homes, small buildings and workplaces with fewer than 20 employees are excluded. Dedicated parking and fleet-only categories have a smaller rebate.

Who qualifies and how to apply
How much
$3,000 per qualifying workplace, multifamily or hotel port; an additional $1,000 for eligible disadvantaged-community sites; $1,000 per individually assigned or fleet-only port
Who qualifies
New York site owners or authorized installers; workplaces with at least 20 employees; multifamily sites with at least 10 units in total and no building with fewer than five connected units, with more than 50% resident vehicle use. Hotels/motels use the multifamily category; only the site owner may apply as its equipment owner.
When to apply
Preinstallation reservation is available after approval; an alternative application within 90 days after installation is allowed under the program conditions.
Deadline
PON 5367 listing gives December 31, 2026; funding is subject to availability
Program termsHow to applyChecked October 13, 2026

Charge Ready NY: Large Public Sector Project (PON6141)

Open

NYSERDA

The revised PON 6141 extends submissions to October 27, 2026. Public entities apply for large portfolios of publicly accessible Level 2 sites; this is separate from Charge Ready NY 2.0.

Who qualifies and how to apply
How much
Up to 80% of eligible costs; generally $1m–$15m per award, up to $20,000 per new port or $5,000 per replacement port
Who qualifies
Public/government entity owns or oversees EVSE and submits application; public-private operation may qualify. Publicly owned or qualifying leased sites with sufficient lease term; light-duty publicly accessible sites required.
When to apply
Execute NYSERDA agreement before incurring eligible costs
Deadline
October 27, 2026 at 3 p.m. Eastern (extended in revised solicitation)
Program termsHow to applyChecked October 13, 2026

2026 Residential Charger Rebate

Open

PSEG Long Island

PSEG Long Island offers up to $100 for an eligible 2026 Level 2 charger, or up to $400 for qualifying DAC/Household Assistance customers. Hardware purchase, electricity account and listed-product rules apply.

Who qualifies and how to apply
How much
Up to $100 standard or $400 enhanced, no more than charger purchase cost
Who qualifies
Existing PSEG Long Island active residential account; purchase/install January 1, 2026 or later; enhanced qualification through DAC location OR Household Assistance enrollment
When to apply
Current application follows purchase and installation; rebate is subject to review and annual funding
Deadline
2026 calendar-year funding, until exhausted; no specific application date stated in reviewed terms
Program termsHow to applyChecked October 13, 2026

Power company guides

Before the installer comes

Permits, licenses and rules in New York

Permits and inspection

The electrical permit for a charger comes from your city or county building department, or in some places a state office. Your installer pulls the permit and books the inspection.

Permits and inspection, explained

Check the installer’s license

Electrician licensing in New York is handled locally. The New York City Department of Buildings is one local office with its own license lookup; for a property elsewhere, check with its city or county.

How we choose installers

Apartments and condos

New York has a law on residents’ right to add a charger, with conditions: New York Real Property Law §339-ll(2), New York Real Property Law §343(2)–(5). Read it before you take the plan to your landlord or board.

Charging in apartments and condos · Chargers for your building

Public charging in New York

The U.S. Department of Energy’s September 1, 2026 count shows 5,527 public-access operational locations in New York, with 21,538 reported ports where the count is known. Another 258 locations are private.

Download the data

Program terms come from each administrator’s own page, and charging counts from the U.S. Department of Energy. Sources and methods

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