How much does a ev charger cost in California after rebates?
The most common job, a level 2 EV charger, simple install near panel, costs $1,900 before rebates. Most jobs cost between $800 and $3,000.
How much does a ev charger cost?
| Project | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 EV charger, simple install near panel | $800 | $1,900 | $3,000 |
| Level 2 EV charger with 200A panel/service upgrade | $2,600 | $5,400 | $9,000 |
| 200A electrical panel / service upgrade (standalone) | $1,800 | $3,500 | $6,000 |
What the typical price covers: 40-48A Level 2 charger hardware ($300-$800), dedicated 240V circuit and breaker, short wire run (garage on same wall or near the panel), permit and inspection. Assumes existing panel has spare capacity; excludes panel/service upgrade, trenching to detached garage, and load-management devices.
These ranges come from Northeast and national installer data. Prices in California can be lower or higher, so get two or three quotes.
Is there a rebate for a ev charger in California?
Yes. We track 21 ev charger programs taking applications in California. The largest is $2,000 from California Air Resources Board (statewide; home charger installs through GRID Alternatives).
- PG&E Residential EV Charging rebate (Rebate Plus, income-qualified): up to $5,000
- SCE Charge Ready Home Installation Rebate (panel and 240 V circuit for EV charging): up to $4,200
- Riverside Public Utilities Electrify Riverside Level 2 charger rebate: up to $2,500
- Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) - home charger incentive: up to $2,000
- LADWP Residential EV Charger Rebate Program: up to $1,750
- Glendale Water & Power residential EV charging station rebate: up to $1,700 (not yet confirmed)
- Burbank Water and Power residential EV charging station rebate (Charge at Home): up to $1,500
- Anaheim Public Utilities private-use EV charger and panel upgrade rebate: up to $1,350 (not yet confirmed)
- SMUD Charge@Home EV charger and installation incentives: up to $850
- Silicon Valley Clean Energy EV charging circuit prewiring rebate: up to $750
- Pasadena Water and Power residential EV charger rebate: up to $600
- Silicon Valley Power residential EV charging station rebate: up to $550 (not yet confirmed)
See all 21 programs on the California page.
1 more program is closed, not open yet, or not confirmed: Silicon Valley Clean Energy EV charger rebate (GridShift).
Which utilities pay ev charger rebates?
Most rebates depend on who supplies your power or gas.
| Utility | Programs | Largest rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) | 1 | $5,000 |
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | 1 | $4,200 |
| Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) | 2 | $850 |
| Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) | 1 | $1,750 |
| Glendale Water & Power | 1 | $1,700 |
| Pasadena Water and Power | 1 | $600 |
| Burbank Water and Power | 1 | $1,500 |
| Anaheim Public Utilities | 1 | $1,350 |
| Riverside Public Utilities | 1 | $2,500 |
| Roseville Electric Utility | 1 | $400 |
| Alameda Municipal Power | 1 | $500 |
| Silicon Valley Power (City of Santa Clara) | 1 | $550 |
| MCE (Marin Clean Energy) | 1 | $50 |
| Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) | 1 | $750 |
| Sonoma Clean Power | 1 | Varies |
| Ava Community Energy (formerly East Bay Community Energy) | 1 | $75 |
| San Diego Community Power | 1 | $50 |
| Clean Power Alliance | 1 | $100 |
| Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) | 1 | Varies |
How much will I pay after rebates?
The largest rebate ($2,000) can cover most or all of a typical job, but it usually has income limits. Check the program rules.
Use the rebate calculator to see what applies at your zip code.
Is there a federal tax credit?
No. The federal EV charger credit (30C) ended for chargers installed after June 30, 2026.
How do I find a licensed installer in California?
We list 26,096 California contractors whose state license covers ev charger work. Each one shows its license, and many show a phone number or website.
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Sources
- Qmerit - New Jersey EV charger installation (average L2 install cost in NJ: $2,304) (2026)
- Qmerit - How much does Level 2 EV charger installation cost? (avg $1,700; most $749-$2,500) (2026)
- Malfettone Electric - EV charger installation cost in NJ ($4,200-$6,600 with 100A-to-200A upgrade) (2026)
- Charge the Coast - Level 2 EV charger installation cost, Philadelphia/NJ (panel upgrades push jobs to $5,000+) (2026)
- TJF Electric - Electrical panel upgrade cost in CT (100A-to-200A $2,800-$4,500) (2026)
- Malfettone Electric - How much does a panel upgrade cost in NJ? ($2,800-$4,500 most common) (2026)
- Programs: official program pages, checked 2026-10-11. Installers: California state license records.