What Burbank Water and Power pays
These figures come from BWP's residential EV charging station rebate page, which we read on October 2, 2026. The program is open to all BWP residential customers and covers up to two charging stations.
Smart charger
$600 if the home is in a disadvantaged community (DAC).
Standard charger
$300 in a disadvantaged community.
Panel upgrade
$900 in a disadvantaged community. You cannot claim it without a charger rebate.
Chargers per home
The most BWP will rebate.
A common case
A homeowner who installs one smart charger and needs a panel upgrade can claim $500 + $750 = $1,250. In a disadvantaged community the same job pays $600 + $900 = $1,500. A standard charger with a panel upgrade pays $200 + $750 = $950.
The time-of-use rate
BWP's residential rebates page says the EV charger rebate requires an active BWP electric account and agreement to the time-of-use (TOU) billing rate. That is a real trade-off. Charging at night can be cheap under a TOU rate, but peak-hour use costs more, so a household that charges at 6 p.m. may see a higher bill. Ask BWP what the TOU periods are before you commit.
Renters and condo owners
BWP says the program is open to all residential customers, including tenants and residents of single and multi-family homes. Renters must complete BWP's Property Owner Permission Form. In some buildings a charger cannot connect to an individual home meter, and the building may need a commercial electric upgrade, so management or the HOA may have to run the installation. Multi-family owners who install chargers for tenants apply for BWP's commercial charger rebate instead.
Panel upgrades and BWP service planning
If your electrician decides the home needs a new panel, BWP says you or the electrician should contact its Service Planning at (818) 238-3647 as soon as possible. BWP inspects the electric infrastructure serving the home to see whether it needs an upgrade too. That step can add time, so do it before you buy the charger. The $750 panel rebate only follows a charger rebate.
What to get in writing before you hire an electrician
BWP's steps put the electrician at the center, so the quote matters. Ask for the charger model and whether it counts as a smart charger, the amperage of the new circuit, the result of the panel and circuit check, and the distance from the panel to the charger, since longer runs cost more. Ask who pulls the permit and who schedules the Burbank Building and Safety inspection. BWP needs the finaled permit with your application, so a quote that leaves out the inspection leaves out part of the rebate.
If you live in a rental, ask the owner to sign the permission form before work starts, not after.
How it compares nearby
Pasadena pays $600 for an internet-connected charger and $200 for a standard one (Pasadena), but does not rebate panel work. Burbank's smart-charger rebate is $100 lower than Pasadena's, and its panel rebate is the difference. Glendale's rebate page has no EV charger rebate.
Federal and state money
The federal 25C and 25D tax credits ended for spending after December 31, 2025. Check the status of any federal credit for charging equipment with a tax professional before you count on it. BWP's page does not mention one.
How to claim the BWP charger rebate
- Check that BWP is your electric utility and agree to the TOU rate.
- Hire a licensed electrician to inspect the panel and circuits and plan the install.
- If a new panel is needed, call BWP Service Planning at (818) 238-3647.
- Buy a charger that meets BWP's technical requirements, and install it with all required permits and a passed Burbank Building and Safety inspection.
- Complete the rebate application and include the permits. Renters add the Property Owner Permission Form.
- BWP says processing may take 4 to 6 weeks.
Common questions
How much is the EV charger rebate in Burbank?
$200 for a standard charger and $500 for a smart charger. In a disadvantaged community the amounts are $300 and $600.
Can renters apply?
Yes. BWP says tenants can apply, with a signed Property Owner Permission Form.
Does BWP pay for a panel upgrade?
Yes, $750 ($900 in a disadvantaged community), but only together with a charger rebate.
How many chargers can I claim?
Up to two charging stations.
Do I have to be on a time-of-use rate?
BWP's residential rebates page says the EV charger rebate requires agreement to the time-of-use billing rate.
What to do next
See BWP's EV charging station rebate page for the application, or compare all Burbank offers on our Burbank hub.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 2, 2026: BWP Electrify Your Home rebates, BWP residential rebates, BWP residential EV charging station rebate. All Burbank rebates → Every Burbank Water and Power rebate →