State guide
Idaho
ID3 / 10AdoptionIdaho has no state EV purchase rebate and no ZEV mandate. Utility charger rebates are limited: Kootenai Electric Cooperative offers up to $350 for a Level 2 charger, and Idaho Power no longer lists a residential charger rebate. NEVI corridor buildout is still in planning, with first procurement anticipated in 2027. Boise is the primary EV market; rural Idaho has very limited charging coverage.
Last updated September 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Developing- EV Adoption Rate
- 4.0%
- Public Chargers
- 726
- Top Incentive
- Kootenai Electric Cooperative Level 2 Charger Rebate, up to $350
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EV adoption snapshot
Public chargers per 1,000 EVs
17.7
Lower ratio = more demand per existing charger
Incentives and rebates
Amounts shift as funding rounds open and close. Confirm the live program page before you apply.
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power Residential EV Charger Rebate | No longer offered (confirmed as of September 1, 2026) | Idaho Power's current EV pages no longer list a residential charger rebate; the utility points EV owners to its optional Time of Use pricing plan instead. | Learn more ↗ |
| Kootenai Electric Cooperative Level 2 Charger Rebate | Up to $350 | KEC residential members in northern Idaho installing a new ENERGY STAR certified networked Level 2 charger; application due within 90 days of purchase | Learn more ↗ |
| Federal EV Charger Tax Credit (30C) | Ended June 30, 2026 (no longer available) | The federal 30C charger credit ended June 30, 2026. It previously covered residential charging equipment placed in service in an eligible census tract; property placed in service after that date cannot claim it. | Learn more ↗ |
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEVI Formula Program | Up to 80% of project costs | EV charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in Idaho (I-84, I-15, I-90). Program is in planning and design as of September 1, 2026, with initial procurement anticipated in 2027. | Learn more ↗ |
| Federal 30C Commercial Charger Tax Credit | Ended June 30, 2026 (no longer available) | The federal 30C charger credit ended June 30, 2026. It previously covered commercial charging equipment placed in service in an eligible census tract; property placed in service after that date cannot claim it. | Learn more ↗ |
Time-of-use rates
Peak windows and prices are set by each utility and change at rate cases.
- Availability
- some utilities
- Summary
- Idaho Power offers an optional residential Time-of-Use pricing plan with seasonal on-peak, mid-peak, and off-peak windows. Avista's Idaho residential tariffs are primarily flat or seasonal rather than time-of-use. Municipal and cooperative utilities vary; most do not offer residential TOU.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- varies by utility
- Summary
- Idaho's investor-owned utilities no longer share one regime. Idaho Power bills non-legacy customer generators under net billing: consumption is purchased at retail while exports earn a lower Export Credit Rate that varies by season and time of day (roughly 2.9 to 3.4 cents per kWh off-peak and about 15.7 cents summer on-peak). Rocky Mountain Power moved new customer generators to net billing under Schedule 136 on December 1, 2025, with time-based export credits around 4 cents per kWh; existing Schedule 135 net metering customers keep retail-rate credits for 25 years. Avista still offers monthly-netting net metering credited at the retail rate in Idaho. Customers should confirm the current tariff with their utility before sizing a system.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- What it does
- Idaho has no right-to-charge statute. HOAs and condominium associations may lawfully restrict or prohibit EV charging station installation, subject only to general architectural-review obligations under the governing documents.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | $140/year |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | $75/year |
Utilities serving Idaho
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Utility coverage for Idaho is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger and ChargePoint are the primary networks. Boise and Twin Falls have the best coverage. Idaho's NEVI program has prioritized I-84, I-15, and I-90, but it remains in planning and design, with initial procurement anticipated in 2027 and no NEVI-funded stations open yet. Rural southern Idaho between exits has very limited options.
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| Tesla (incl. Destination) | 39 |
| Electrify America | 6 |
| EVgo | 5 |
| ChargePoint | 75 |
| Other networks | 124 |
| DC fast ports | 302 |
| Level 2 public ports | 419 |
Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of Aug 2026.
Top cities for public charging
- 1Boise63 stations
- 2Idaho Falls18 stations
- 3Nampa13 stations
- 4Meridian13 stations
- 5Pocatello10 stations
Regulatory environment
Idaho has not adopted California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards and has no statewide ZEV mandate. The state has a limited-government political orientation. ITD is administering NEVI corridor funds. Idaho Power's service territory covers most of southern Idaho.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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