Electric Vehicles in
Maryland
Incentives, charging infrastructure, right-to-charge laws, and savings data for EV owners in Maryland.
Incentives & Credits
Fuel Savings
Right-to-Charge Law
Maryland law prohibits HOAs from banning EV charging station installation in owner or tenant parking areas with reasonable guidelines.
Landlord Incentives: Maryland offers EVSE rebates through the Maryland Energy Administration. Property owners may also qualify for the federal Section 30C credit.
Charging Infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
What EV incentives are available in Maryland?
Maryland EV buyers can access Up to $3,000 state excise tax credit (Federal credit ended Sept 30, 2025). Used EV buyers may qualify for Federal used EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025. Maryland Energy Administration EVSE rebates; BGE and Pepco EV programs. The annual EV registration fee is $125 annual EV fee.
Does Maryland have a right-to-charge law?
Yes. Maryland law prohibits HOAs from banning EV charging station installation in owner or tenant parking areas with reasonable guidelines. This law was enacted in 2022.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Maryland?
The average electricity rate in Maryland is $0.206/kWh. For a typical EV using 30 kWh per 100 miles, this works out to about $742 per year to drive 12,000 miles on electricity, compared to approximately $1300 per year on gasoline. EV owners in Maryland save an estimated $651 per year on fuel.
EV Ownership in Maryland: What You Need to Know
Maryland offers an excise tax credit of up to $3,000 for new EV purchases and has right-to-charge protections for HOA members. The Maryland Energy Administration provides EVSE rebates, and utilities like BGE and Pepco offer EV-specific programs and rates.
With an average electricity rate of $0.206 per kWh and gas prices averaging $3.25 per gallon, EV owners in Maryland can expect to save approximately $651 per year on fuel compared to a traditional gasoline vehicle. These savings add up significantly over the typical ownership period of 5-7 years, potentially totaling $3,906+ in fuel savings alone — before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
Maryland currently has 4,200 public charging stations, including 800 DC fast chargers for quick highway stops. With 95,000 registered electric vehicles, the state's charging infrastructure is expanding to meet growing demand. The federal NEVI program continues to fund new fast-charging corridors across the state, making long-distance EV travel increasingly practical.
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