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Maryland

MD7 / 10Adoption

Maryland pairs a state residential EVSE rebate (50% up to $700, reopened for FY27 in July 2026) with utility managed-charging credits from BGE, Pepco, and Delmarva Power, whose earlier flat charger rebates are closed. Multifamily, workplace, and other community sites now go through MEA's competitive Community EVSE grant, and fleets through the utilities' EV Fleet programs. Maryland adopted Advanced Clean Cars II, and the state excise tax credit for EV purchases has FY27 funding again after FY26 funds ran out.

Last updated October 2026

Maryland EV adoptionAdoption 7 / 10

EV Charging Snapshot

Strong
EV Adoption Rate
9.2%
Public Chargers
1,683
Top Incentive
Maryland Community EVSE grant, up to $125,000 per port at 150 kW and above
Recent regulatory activity
Adoption score
7/10

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EV adoption snapshot

EVs registered in Maryland

120,500

2025 data · U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center

Public chargers per 1,000 EVs

14.0

Lower ratio = more demand per existing charger

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Incentives and rebates

Amounts shift as funding rounds open and close. Confirm the live program page before you apply.

Residential programs
Residential EV incentive programs in Maryland
ProgramAmountWho qualifiesApply
Maryland EVSE Rebate Program (Residential)50% of eligible costs, up to $700Maryland residential households installing a Level 2 charger. FY26 requests exceeded the program budget and the portal closed to new applications on April 15, 2026. MEA issued the FY27 Residential EVSE Rebate announcement on July 8, 2026 under the same 50% up to $700 cap, for Level 2 chargers only. Apply through the My MEA portal after the equipment is installed, in operation, and paid in full; applications are accepted until 3 p.m. on May 31, 2027, and the portal may close sooner if requests exceed the roughly $1.5 million budget.Learn more ↗
BGE Smart Charge Management$10 per month bill credit per enrolled Level 2 charger or vehicle ($5 per month for a vehicle on Level 1)BGE residential electric customers with a qualifying EV or charger, not in active credit or collections, who let BGE schedule charging through WeaveGrid. BGE says a device earns up to $120 per year, and up to $240 per year combined with its EV-only time-of-use rate. BGE's earlier $50 per year Home Charging Incentive is closed to new applicants.Learn more ↗
Pepco Smart Charge Management (Maryland)$10 per month per enrolled Level 2 charger or vehicle ($5 per month for a vehicle on Level 1)Pepco Maryland residential electric customers with a qualifying EV or charger, not in active credit or collections, who enroll through WeaveGrid. Pepco's earlier residential charger rebate is closed to new applications.Learn more ↗
Delmarva Power Smart Charge Management (Maryland)$10 per month per enrolled Level 2 charger or vehicle ($5 per month for a vehicle on Level 1)Delmarva Power Maryland residential electric customers with a qualifying EV or charger, not in active credit or collections, who enroll through WeaveGrid. Delmarva's earlier $300 residential charger rebate is closed to new applications.Learn more ↗
Federal EV Charger Tax Credit (30C, Residential)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 ↗
Commercial and property-owner programs
Commercial EV incentive programs in Maryland
ProgramAmountWho qualifiesApply
BGE EV Fleet ProgramCharger rebates of 50% of cost (60% in disadvantaged communities), up to $5,000 per Level 2 port and $15,000 per DC fast port, capped at $30,000 per location; make-ready incentives of 90% of cost (100% in disadvantaged communities) up to $15,000BGE commercial customers electrifying a fleet. BGE also offers a fleet assessment valued at $25,000 for a $2,500 contribution, refunded if the customer buys an EV or applies for a make-ready or charger incentive within a year. BGE's earlier multifamily charger rebate is no longer listed on its site.Learn more ↗
Pepco EV Fleet Program (Maryland)Charger rebates of 50% of cost (60% in historically disadvantaged communities), up to $5,000 per Level 2 port and $15,000 per DC fast port, capped at $30,000 per location; make-ready incentives of 90% of cost (100% in disadvantaged communities) up to $15,000Pepco Maryland commercial customers electrifying a fleet, first come, first served. Pepco's multifamily property rebate is closed to new applications.Learn more ↗
Delmarva Power EV Fleet Program (Maryland)Charger rebates of 50% of cost (60% in historically disadvantaged communities), up to $5,000 per Level 2 port and $15,000 per DC fast port, capped at $30,000 per location; make-ready incentives of 90% of cost (100% in disadvantaged communities) up to $15,000Delmarva Power Maryland commercial customers electrifying a fleet, first come, first served.Learn more ↗
Maryland EVSE Rebate Program (Commercial)Not offered in FY27 (the FY26 terms were 50% of eligible costs, up to $5,000 per charger)FY26 requests exceeded the program budget and the portal closed to new applications on April 15, 2026. The MEA program page states the FY27 rebate is for residential charging only and no longer covers commercial equipment; non-residential sites should use the competitive Community EVSE grant below and utility programs.Learn more ↗
Maryland Community EVSE Grant ProgramCompetitive grants set per port by project type, ownership, and power level (owner-operated multifamily and curbside sites: $8,500 per 6 to 17 kW port up to $125,000 per port at 150 kW and above); FY27 anticipated budget of up to $16.5 millionBusinesses, nonprofits, local governments, local education agencies, and certain higher education institutions installing Level 2 or Level 3 chargers at multifamily housing (5+ units, at least 4 ports), curbside, public lots and garages, workplaces, or fleets (three or more vehicles). The maximum award per applicant across all sites is $900,000 for businesses, nonprofits, higher education institutions, municipalities, and tribal governments, and $1,500,000 for counties and local education agencies. Apply through the My MEA portal by 3 p.m. on December 9, 2026.Learn more ↗
Federal EV Charger Tax Credit (30C, Commercial)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 ↗
NEVI Formula ProgramUp to 80% of eligible project costs (federal share)DC fast charging along Maryland's designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. MDOT has run three award rounds: about $6.5 million for 15 sites (Round 1, 2024), over $9.5 million for 12 sites and 48 ports (Round 2, October 2025), and about $3.7 million for 5 sites and 24 ports (Round 3 conditional awards, August 2026).Learn more ↗
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Time-of-use rates

Peak windows and prices are set by each utility and change at rate cases.

Residential EV time-of-usemost utilities
Availability
most utilities
Summary
BGE, Pepco, and Delmarva Power each offer an EV-only time-of-use rider for residential customers on the standard Schedule R rate: the charger or car reports its charging, so no separate meter is needed, and the rest of the home stays on the standard rate. BGE also offers whole-house TOU schedules, and Pepco and Delmarva offer a whole-house plug-in vehicle TOU rate (R-PIV) with a peak of noon to 8 p.m. on weekdays. Potomac Edison offers an optional residential TOU rate with a weekday on-peak period of 4 to 9 p.m. (daylight time) and a separate EV charger TOU rider; a customer cannot be on both.
Source
SourceVerified Oct 2026
03

Net metering and solar export

Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.

Net metering / solar + EVfull retail
Status
full retail
Summary
Maryland law (PUA § 7-306) requires a net metering tariff identical in rates and rate structure to the one the customer would otherwise be on, so exports offset usage kilowatt-hour for kilowatt-hour. Since the Utility RELIEF Act of 2026 (Chapter 353), utilities must offer that tariff only until July 1, 2027, or until statewide net-metered capacity reaches 3,000 MW, whichever comes first. Excess generation carries forward: a customer can accrue it over a 12-month period ending in April and be paid for any remainder at the generation or commodity rate, or, at an investor-owned utility, accrue it indefinitely. The Act requires the Public Service Commission to approve a successor net metering framework by February 1, 2027 for a new program starting July 1, 2027, and states the intent that its incentives be smaller than today's net metering; the PSC opened Public Conference 78 in May 2026 to develop it.
Source
SourceVerified Oct 2026
04

Right to charge

Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.

Statutory protectionStatute on the books
Statute
Md. Real Prop. Code §§ 11-111.4 (condo), 11B-111.8 (HOA)
Applies to
single family hoa, condo
What it does
Maryland voids HOA or condominium covenants that prohibit or unreasonably restrict installation or use of EV recharging equipment in an owner's deeded or designated parking space. The board must process the application like an architectural modification request and approve it if the installation does not unreasonably impede use of areas outside the owner's space and is reasonably possible, and the owner agrees in writing to follow building and safety codes, use a licensed contractor, and pay for the electricity. Applications not denied in writing within 60 days are deemed approved.
Source
SourceVerified Oct 2026
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Registration and EV fees

The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.

Annual fees
Maryland EV and PHEV registration fees
Vehicle typeAnnual fee
Battery electric (EV)$125/year
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)$100/year
Maryland's annual surcharge on zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrids was created by the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2024 (Chapter 717) and is codified at Transportation Article § 13-956. It began with registrations expiring in January 2025 and is collected with each registration. The statute lets the MVA adjust the amounts for inflation each year after June 30, 2025; the MVA fee schedule still lists $125 and $100.
SourceVerified Oct 2026
Utilities

Utilities serving Maryland

Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.

Utility coverage for Maryland is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.

Network

Public charging network

The Alternative Fuels Data Center counts 5,600 public charging ports at 1,683 locations in Maryland, including about 1,556 DC fast ports and 4,032 Level 2 ports. SWTCH, ChargePoint, and Blink run the largest public networks by port count, followed by Tesla.

NetworkStations
Tesla (incl. Destination)135
Electrify America27
EVgo25
ChargePoint648
Other networks848
DC fast ports1,556
Level 2 public ports4,032

Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of Oct 2026.

Cities

Top cities for public charging

  • 1Baltimore
    236 stations
  • 2Columbia
    101 stations
  • 3Rockville
    80 stations
  • 4Bethesda
    75 stations
  • 5Silver Spring
    59 stations
Context

Regulatory environment

Maryland adopted Advanced Clean Cars II in 2023, with requirements starting in model year 2027 and reaching 100% ZEV new car and light truck sales in model year 2035. An April 2025 executive order directed the Department of the Environment not to pursue ACC II penalties for model years 2027 and 2028 unless voluntary agreements cover automakers with at least 40% of the state market, and a working group submitted its final recommendations in December 2025. The federal waiver for California's program was revoked in 2025. The state EVSE rebate closed to new FY26 applications in April 2026 after requests exceeded its budget, and its FY27 round is residential only. Public chargers that charge a fee must be registered with the Department of Agriculture by July 1, 2026, at $75 per port, cut from $150. Maryland was apportioned about $63 million in NEVI formula funds over five years; MDOT's 2025 NEVI plan puts the early years toward the corridors and expects more than half of the money to go to community charging. The Utility RELIEF Act of 2026 keeps today's net metering tariff open to new customers only until July 1, 2027 (or until the 3,000 MW cap, if sooner) and requires the Public Service Commission to approve a successor program to start that day.

Reading

Articles mentioning Maryland

Maryland Home EV Charger Incentives in 2026: The State Rebate Plus BGE and Pepco Credits

Maryland's home charger money now comes in two layers. The state's FY27 Residential EVSE Rebate pays 50% of eligible costs up to $700 for a Level 2 charger, open until May 31, 2027 or until the roughly $1.5 million budget is spent. BGE and Pepco add ongoing smart-charging bill credits of up to $10 a month per enrolled Level 2 device. The older $300 utility charger rebates are closed, and the federal 30C credit ended June 30, 2026.

Updated Oct 20268 min read

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