Electric Vehicles in
Vermont
Incentives, charging infrastructure, right-to-charge laws, and savings data for EV owners in Vermont.
Incentives & Credits
Fuel Savings
Right-to-Charge Law
Vermont does not currently have a right-to-charge law, though the state actively promotes EV adoption.
Landlord Incentives: Vermont offers incentives through Drive Electric Vermont. Property owners may also qualify for the federal Section 30C credit — which expired June 30, 2026; a charger placed in service on or before that date can still be claimed on a 2026 return via Form 8911.
Charging Infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
What EV rebates does Vermont offer in 2026?
As of 2026, Vermont new-EV buyers can access: VT state EV incentives (New PEV Incentive + MileageSmart used, VTrans): funding EXHAUSTED, not accepting applications (needs a new legislative appropriation; earliest possible resumption mid-2026). Burlington Electric still stacks up to $5,000 new / $1,300 used through Dec 31, 2026.. Used EV buyers: Federal used EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025. The annual EV registration fee is $0 (no additional EV fee). The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (§30D) and Used EV Credit (§25E) both expired September 30, 2025 under the OBBBA.
Are there rebates for installing a home EV charger in Vermont?
Green Mountain Power and other utilities offer EV programs and charger rebates The federal 30C Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit — 30% of installation cost up to $1,000 for residential chargers — expired June 30, 2026 (the OBBBA-accelerated sunset date); Vermont EV owners whose charger was placed in service on or before that date, in an eligible census tract, can still claim it on their 2026 return via IRS Form 8911.
What EV incentives are available in Vermont?
Vermont EV buyers can access VT state EV incentives (New PEV Incentive + MileageSmart used, VTrans): funding EXHAUSTED, not accepting applications (needs a new legislative appropriation; earliest possible resumption mid-2026). Burlington Electric still stacks up to $5,000 new / $1,300 used through Dec 31, 2026.. Used EV buyers may qualify for Federal used EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025. Green Mountain Power and other utilities offer EV programs and charger rebates. The annual EV registration fee is $0 (no additional EV fee).
Does Vermont have a right-to-charge law?
Vermont does not currently have a statewide right-to-charge law. Tenants and condo owners should check local ordinances and negotiate directly with landlords or HOA boards.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Vermont?
The average electricity rate in Vermont is $0.246/kWh. For a typical EV using 30 kWh per 100 miles, this works out to about $886 per year to drive 12,000 miles on electricity, compared to approximately $1320 per year on gasoline. EV owners in Vermont save an estimated $529 per year on fuel.
Compare Vermont to Neighboring States
EV incentives, fees, and sales-tax treatment vary sharply across state lines — sometimes by hundreds of dollars a year for the same car. See how Vermont's bordering states stack up.
EV Ownership in Vermont: What You Need to Know
Vermont has one of the highest per-capita EV adoption rates and charges no additional EV registration fee. Its state purchase incentives (New PEV and MileageSmart) are currently unfunded and paused pending a new legislative appropriation, but Burlington Electric customers can still stack up to $5,000 new / $1,300 used through the end of 2026. Green Mountain Power and other utilities also provide EV programs.
With an average electricity rate of $0.246 per kWh and gas prices averaging $3.30 per gallon, EV owners in Vermont can expect to save approximately $529 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 $3,174+ in fuel savings alone — before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
Vermont currently has 600 public charging stations, including 120 DC fast chargers for quick highway stops. With 10,000 registered electric vehicles, the state's charging infrastructure provides good coverage. 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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