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EV charger installation and rebates in South Carolina

Five charger rebates are open in South Carolina right now, from Santee Cooper, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and others. A licensed installer for your area can put the charger in.

Rebates

Charger rebates in South Carolina

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

Santee Cooper Marketplace instant rebate on EV chargers

Open

Santee Cooper

An instant rebate at checkout on the Level 2 home chargers sold through the Santee Cooper Marketplace.

Who qualifies and how to apply
How much
$20 discount on eligible listed charger at marketplace checkout
Who qualifies
Santee Cooper residential customers whose account validates at checkout; applies only to chargers bought on the Santee Cooper Marketplace.
When to apply
Validate electricity account before eligible marketplace checkout; discount is at purchase.
Deadline
No end date published.
Program termsHow to applyChecked October 13, 2026

EV Charger Rebate

Open

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative

Blue Ridge's current EV page links an application for a $50 EV charger rebate. The old $500 ChargePoint Home Flex application required purchase by December 31, 2024 and is a separate ended record.

Who qualifies and how to apply
How much
$50
Who qualifies
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative members; current form details could not be extracted.
Program termsHow to applyChecked October 13, 2026

Residential Rebate (EV Time of Use Rate Program)

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York Electric Cooperative

A rebate of up to $200 for members with a qualifying EV charger at home who join York Electric's EV time-of-use rate; YEC installs the time-of-day meter.

Who qualifies and how to apply
How much
Up to $200.
Who qualifies
Members with a qualifying EV charger installed at their home in YEC's service territory, on the EV Time of Use Rate Program. The charger and a separate submeter must be installed by a qualified electrician; YEC installs only the time-of-day meter.
When to apply
Arrange the EV time-of-use account/meter setup with YEC and use its residential rebate route; the reviewed pages do not establish a separate reservation requirement or universal submission deadline.
Deadline
No end date published.
Program termsHow to applyChecked October 13, 2026

Electric Vehicle Charging Station and Rebate Program

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Laurens Electric Cooperative

A $600 rebate for members who buy a Level 2 EV charging station from Laurens Electric and let the co-op adjust it at peak demand, plus a yearly participation incentive.

Who qualifies and how to apply
How much
$600 rebate, plus an annual $30.00 incentive for taking part in peak load management.
Who qualifies
Members who buy a Level 2 charging station from the co-op and agree to peak load management: the co-op may communicate with the charger to make small automatic adjustments at peak demand.
Program termsHow to applyChecked October 13, 2026

Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive

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Greer Commission of Public Works

A $250 credit for Greer CPW residential customers who install a 240V Level 2 charger, or a 14-50 outlet used with a 240V mobile charger, at home.

Who qualifies and how to apply
How much
$250 credit; one per residential meter or account.
Who qualifies
Residential customers who install 240V (Level 2 or equivalent) charging equipment, or a 14-50 receptacle with a 240V mobile charger; must show registration of an owned or leased EV with a battery of at least 40 kWh; wiring permitted by the City of Greer or the county; GCPW inspects the installation before paying; one credit per residential meter or account.
When to apply
Obtain the required wiring permit and complete installation; the incentive form permits CPW inspection before credit. No separate advance rebate reservation is stated.
Deadline
No end date published; the set-aside funds are paid first come, first served, and GCPW may discontinue the incentive.
Program termsHow to applyChecked October 13, 2026

Power company guides

Before the installer comes

Permits, licenses and rules in South Carolina

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

Electricians in South Carolina are licensed by the South Carolina LLR, Contractor's Licensing Board. Look up a license by business or person to see that it is active.

How we choose installers

Apartments and condos

Ask your landlord, HOA or board before adding a charger. You can search South Carolina law through the Library of Congress.

Charging in apartments and condos · Chargers for your building

Public charging in South Carolina

The U.S. Department of Energy’s September 1, 2026 count shows 670 public-access operational locations in South Carolina, with 2,116 reported ports where the count is known. Another 68 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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