What Massachusetts utilities pay in 2026
Amounts come straight from each utility's program page, read on October 3, 2026. They are maximums, and a rebate never exceeds what you paid.
Eversource EV home charging
For wiring or a panel upgrade for one household on the standard rate. Discount Rate homes get up to $1,700, which can also cover the charger. Environmental justice communities get up to $1,000. A charger shared in a 2 to 4 unit building gets up to $1,400, $2,700 or $2,000.
National Grid EV Charging Upgrade
For a 240-volt circuit in a single-family home. Environmental Justice Populations and R-2 Discount Rate homes get up to $1,000, and R-2 homes can add up to $700 for a smart charger. 2 to 4 unit buildings get up to $1,400 or $2,000.
National Grid Off-Peak Charging
Required for the wiring rebate. You get $50 after 90 days and a rebate per kWh for charging off-peak: $0.05 in summer, $0.03 the rest of the year.
Federal home charger credit (30C)
The 30% federal credit covered chargers placed in service through June 30, 2026, in eligible areas. Nothing for installs after that.
Dates to watch. Eversource needs your full application, with Managed Charging enrollment, by November 1, 2026, and its program ends December 31, 2026. National Grid asks you to finish the work and apply by December 10, 2026. Both say 2027 offers will change. If you plan to install this year, start now.
Which utility are you on?
Look at your electric bill. Eversource serves Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Springfield and New Bedford. National Grid serves Worcester, Lowell, Lynn, Salem, Quincy, Brockton, Fall River and Lawrence. Worcester is a good example of why to check: it gets gas from Eversource but electricity from National Grid. The electric company is the one that pays for an EV charger. If a Municipal Light Plant sends your bill, neither program applies, so ask your light plant.
The charger has to be smart
Eversource requires a Wi-Fi Level 2 charger rated 80 amps or less and on its qualified product list. National Grid requires a vehicle or charger on its compatible list for Off-Peak Charging. A cheap charger that cannot connect to Wi-Fi may cost you the rebate, so check the list before you buy.
What managed charging means for you
Both utilities now ask you to charge mostly when the grid is quiet. National Grid's off-peak hours run from 9 at night to 1 the next afternoon, which suits most people who charge overnight. In return you get a small bill credit and a lower cost per kWh. For most drivers it changes very little day to day.
What it costs and what you save
The wiring is usually the expensive part, especially if your panel needs an upgrade. That is exactly what these rebates cover. Ask your electrician for a quote that splits the charger, the wiring and any panel work, so you can see what the rebate pays.
How to claim your charger rebate
- Check which electric utility is on your bill.
- Pick a smart Level 2 charger on your utility's list.
- Have a licensed electrician do the wiring and keep the invoice.
- Enroll in Managed Charging (Eversource) or Off-Peak Charging (National Grid).
- Apply before the deadline: November 1, 2026 for Eversource, December 10, 2026 for National Grid.
More for Massachusetts homes
- Massachusetts home rebates: every program in one place
- Newton EV charger rebates: Eversource details for Newton
- Worcester EV charger rebates: National Grid details for Worcester
- National Grid rebates: all National Grid home offers
- Mass Save programs: heat pumps and insulation
- Federal tax credits in 2026: which credits ended
Common questions
How much is the Massachusetts EV charger rebate?
Eversource and National Grid each pay up to $700 toward wiring for one home on the standard rate. Discount Rate homes can get up to $1,700 (Eversource) or $1,000 plus up to $700 for the charger (National Grid).
Is there a deadline?
Yes. Eversource needs complete applications by November 1, 2026. National Grid asks you to finish work and apply by December 10, 2026. Both expect changes in 2027.
Do I have to join managed charging?
Yes, for the wiring rebate. Eversource requires Managed Charging and National Grid requires Off-Peak Charging, with a few exceptions for 2 to 4 unit landlords.
Is there still a federal tax credit for home chargers?
No. The 30C credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026.
What if my power comes from a town light plant?
Eversource and National Grid rebates do not apply. Ask your Municipal Light Plant whether it has its own charger offer.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 3, 2026: Eversource Massachusetts EV home charging, National Grid EV Charging Upgrade Program, National Grid Off-Peak Charging, IRS refueling property credit.