EV Charging in Vermont
Vermont has among the highest per-capita EV adoption rates in the country. Green Mountain Power, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Burlington Electric, and several municipal utilities offer their own residential EV purchase and charger rebates. Vermont adopted Advanced Clean Cars II.
Last updated June 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Strong- EV Adoption Rate
- 10.0%
- Public Chargers
- 1,500
- Top Incentive
- Utility EV purchase rebates (varies by utility); Federal 30C charger credit
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Utilities serving Vermont
Utility coverage for Vermont is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Residential Incentives
Green Mountain Power Residential EV Rebates
Purchase rebate for new and used BEVs and PHEVs; specific amounts vary by vehicle type and income eligibility. Confirm current values with GMP.
Green Mountain Power residential customers purchasing or leasing an eligible EV
Apply / learn more →Vermont Electric Cooperative EV Rebate
Member rebate for new and used BEVs and PHEVs; income-qualified members receive additional support
Vermont Electric Cooperative members
Apply / learn more →Burlington Electric Department EV Incentives
Purchase incentive for new and used BEVs and PHEVs; income-qualified customers receive additional support
Burlington Electric Department residential customers
Apply / learn more →Federal EV Charger Tax Credit (30C)
Up to $1,000 (30% of equipment + installation)
Residential charging equipment installed through June 30, 2026
Apply / learn more →Commercial & Property Owner Incentives
Green Mountain Power Commercial EV Charging Program
Varies; make-ready and equipment support for commercial and multifamily
Green Mountain Power commercial customers installing Level 2 or DCFC charging
Apply / learn more →NEVI Formula Program
Up to 80% of project costs
EV charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in Vermont (I-89, I-91, US-2)
Apply / learn more →Policy details
EV time-of-use rates
most utilitiesGreen Mountain Power, which serves about three-quarters of Vermont electric customers, offers residential time-of-use options and EV-specific pricing designed to shift charging to off-peak hours. Vermont Electric Cooperative and Burlington Electric also offer overnight EV rates. Smaller municipal utilities vary; check directly with your provider for current tariffs.
Net metering / solar+EV
full retailVermont allows net metering under Public Utility Commission Rule 5.100. Systems are credited at the customer's blended retail rate, with REC adjustments depending on whether the customer transfers renewable energy credits to the utility. Group net metering is permitted, allowing multiple accounts to share output from a single qualifying system.
Right to charge
No statewide statuteVermont has not enacted a right-to-charge statute. Homeowners in condominiums or HOAs governed by the Vermont Common Interest Ownership Act (Title 27A V.S.A.) should review their association's governing documents and architectural review rules before installing EV charging equipment, as associations retain authority to set installation standards.
EV registration fees
Vermont has not enacted an EV-specific annual registration surcharge. Battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles pay the standard motor vehicle registration fee under 23 V.S.A. § 361. The legislature has studied transportation funding alternatives as gas tax revenue declines, but no EV-specific fee is currently in effect.
EV: $0/year
PHEV: $0/year
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger, ChargePoint, and Blink are active. Burlington and Montpelier have reasonable coverage. I-89 (Burlington to White River Junction to NH border) and I-91 (Connecticut River corridor) are receiving NEVI investment. Vermont's small size and low population mean urban areas are well-served, but remote mountain areas and Northeast Kingdom have thin coverage.
Station-network counts for Vermont will appear here once the next AFDC ingest runs.
Regulatory Environment
Vermont was among the first states to adopt Advanced Clean Cars II. Vermont's transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, making EV adoption a central climate priority. Green Mountain Power has been an early mover on EV programming, including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilots and bundled EV + charger products.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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