# EV Charger Rebates and Incentives in New York For property owners and operators in New York, EV charger rebates and incentives can turn a major capital expense into an affordable upgrade. This guide covers the state, utility, and regional funding options available to urban multifamily buildings, workplaces, fleets, and public charging networks. Find the programs that help you build EV-ready infrastructure for less. ## Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support New York is one of ten states that signed a multi-state memorandum of understanding coordinating ZEV and charging infrastructure deployment through a joint Zero Emission Vehicle Program Implementation Task Force. [Visit Program Website](https://www.nescaum.org/documents/zev-mou-10-governors-signed-20191120.pdf) ## Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Rebate NYSERDA's Charge Ready NY program offers rebates to public and private entities installing Level 2 chargers at parking facilities, workplaces, and multi-unit dwellings. [Visit Program Website](https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Charge-Ready-NY) ## Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charger Study NYSERDA's statewide transportation electrification report analyzes EV and charger deployment, identifying infrastructure gaps and policy recommendations. [Visit Program Website](https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/-/media/Project/Nyserda/Files/Publications/Research/Transportation/21-06-New-York-State-Transportation-Electrification-Report.pdf) ## Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure Funding NYSERDA's School Bus Incentive Program offers point-of-sale vouchers covering the incremental cost of zero-emission school buses for New York districts. [Visit Program Website](https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/12911) ## Joint Utilities of NY – EV Make–Ready Program New York's Joint Utilities may fund up to 100% of behind-the-meter infrastructure for non-residential charging stations across Con Edison, National Grid, and other participating utility territories. [Visit Program Website](https://jointutilitiesofny.org/ev/make-ready) ## NY Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicle Recharging Property Credit New York offers a tax credit covering 50% of EVSE purchase and installation costs, up to $5,000 per installation, for commercial taxpayers. [Visit Program Website](https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/alt_fuels_elec_vehicles.htm) ## NY State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) NYSERDA offers rebates for installing Level 2 charging stations at public, workplace, and multi-unit dwelling locations. [Visit Program Website](https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Charge-Ready-NY/Program-Resources) ## PSEG Long Island – Make Ready Incentive Program PSEG Long Island offers commercial Level 2 sites $20,000 to $30,000 in infrastructure credits depending on port count, with additional support available for DC fast charging. [Visit Program Website](https://www.psegliny.com/saveenergyandmoney/greenenergy/ev/commercialcustomers/makeready) ## Clean School Bus EPA's Clean School Bus Program funds eligible applicants replacing older diesel school buses with clean, alternative-fuel or zero-emission models, including associated charging infrastructure. [Visit Program Website](https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus) ## National Alternative Fuels Corridors FHWA designates a national network of highway corridors for EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure, helping guide where charging investment is prioritized. [Visit Program Website](https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/11675) ## Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants FHWA's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program funds publicly accessible EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure along designated corridors and in communities, though funding availability has been subject to ongoing federal budget and legal disputes. [Visit Program Website](https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/11675) ## National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program FHWA's NEVI Formula Program provides states funding, covering up to 80% of eligible costs, to strategically build out EV charging infrastructure along designated highway corridors nationwide. [Visit Program Website](https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/12744) ## Joint Office of Energy and Transportation The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, run by the US DOT and DOE, coordinates technical assistance and planning for EV charging deployment, operation, and maintenance nationwide. [Visit Program Website](https://driveelectric.gov/) ## Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants EPA grants fund the incremental cost of replacing heavy-duty diesel vehicles with zero-emission models, along with related charging infrastructure. [Visit Program Website](https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/13063) ## Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability Grants FHWA's EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program funds repair and replacement of existing, non-operational public Level 2 and DC fast chargers. [Visit Program Website](https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/nevi/evc_raa/) ## Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Research and Development Grants DOE grants of up to $200,000 support research and development of commercial innovations in EV chargers, EV batteries, and alternative fuel vehicle technologies. [Visit Program Website](https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/13406) ## Large-Scale Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Planning and Siting Grants DOE's R-STEP program offers grants up to $2 million for large-scale renewable energy and EV charger planning and siting projects. [Visit Program Website](https://www.energy.gov/eere/renewable-energy-siting-through-technical-engagement-and-planning) ## Federal Transportation Facility Improvement Program FHWA's Federal Lands Access Program funds transportation facility improvements on or near federal lands, including light-duty EV charging infrastructure. [Visit Program Website](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/28/2023-03500/national-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-standards-and-requirements) ## Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Grant Program EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants fund projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions across six sectors, including transportation electrification. [Visit Program Website](https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/climate-pollution-reduction-grants) ## Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants DOE's SuperTruck Charge program offers grants up to $36 million to design, develop, and demonstrate replicable medium- and heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure. [Visit Program Website](https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/13503)