EV charger installation and rebates in Washington
Rebates, permit rules and installer licensing for an EV charger in Washington, and a licensed installer for your area to put it in.
Charger rebates in Washington
Listed for Washington by the U.S. Department of Energy and state agencies: Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, Avista, City of Seattle, Clark Public Utilities (CPU), Commercial Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit, Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants, Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants, Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability Grants, Public Transportation Grant Funding, PUD Number 1 of Snohomish County, School Bus Transition Grants, Seattle City Light, Snohomish Public Utility District, Tacoma Public Utility (TPU), Tanner Electric Cooperative, Utility Electrification Plans and Return on Investment Authorization, Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Carshare and Infrastructure Grant. Check each one’s current terms before you apply.
Closed or ended: Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program.
Statewide programs: Washington Department of Commerce.
Permits, licenses and rules in Washington
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.
Check the installer’s license
Electricians in Washington are licensed by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries. Look up a license by business or person to see that it is active.
Apartments and condos
Ask your landlord, HOA or board before adding a charger. You can search Washington law through the Library of Congress.
Charging in apartments and condos · Chargers for your building
Public charging in Washington
The U.S. Department of Energy’s September 1, 2026 count shows 3,154 public-access operational locations in Washington, with 8,905 reported ports where the count is known. Another 213 locations are private.
Program terms come from each administrator’s own page, and charging counts from the U.S. Department of Energy. Sources and methods
Ready to get a charger installed?
Send your property type and ZIP code, and a licensed installer for your area gets in touch.
