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Maryland
MD7 / 10AdoptionMaryland stacks utility residential rebates (BGE, Pepco, Delmarva) with a state EVSE rebate that reopens for FY27 on July 1, 2026, and a 2035 ZEV trajectory under Advanced Clean Cars II. The DC and Baltimore metro areas drive most adoption, and the state excise tax credit for EV purchases ran out of FY26 funding.
Last updated July 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Strong- EV Adoption Rate
- 8.0%
- Public Chargers
- 6,000
- Top Incentive
- BGE EVsmart Multifamily Rebate, up to $30,000 per property
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EV adoption snapshot
Incentives and rebates
Amounts shift as funding rounds open and close. Confirm the live program page before you apply.
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland EVSE Rebate Program (Residential) | 50% of project cost, up to $700 | Maryland residents installing a qualifying Level 2 charger. FY26 funds were fully reserved on April 15, 2026 and the portal closed for that year. MEA reopened the program for FY27 on July 1, 2026 under the same $700 residential cap. | Learn more ↗ |
| BGE EVsmart Home Charging Incentive | $50 per year for off-peak charging; the earlier flat $300 charger purchase rebate is closed | BGE residential customers earn $50 per year for charging off-peak at least 90% of the time, managed through WeaveGrid, and can stack the Smart Charge Management bill credits. BGE's earlier flat $300 residential charger purchase rebate is fully subscribed and closed to new applicants. The 50% up to $700 figure belongs to the separate Maryland EVSE Rebate listed above, not to BGE. | Learn more ↗ |
| Pepco EVsmart Residential Rebate | $300 | Pepco residential customers in Montgomery or Prince George's County installing a qualifying Level 2 smart charger at a single-family home | Learn more ↗ |
| Delmarva Power Residential Charger Rebate | $300 | Active Delmarva Power Maryland residential customers installing a qualifying Level 2 smart charger after July 1, 2019, with smart-charger data sharing | 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 ↗ |
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGE EVsmart Multifamily and Commercial Rebate | 50% of equipment and installation, up to $5,000 per Level 2 port or $15,000 per DC fast port, capped at $30,000 per property | BGE commercial electric customers on Schedule G, GS, or GL installing Level 2 or DC fast chargers at multifamily or commercial properties, with charging data sharing | Learn more ↗ |
| Pepco EVsmart Multifamily Program | 100% of Level 2 equipment and installation, up to $15,000 per station with a 2-station limit | Multifamily property owners and HOAs in Pepco Maryland territory. Pepco's multifamily rebate is currently closed to new applications; check the program page for the next intake window. | Learn more ↗ |
| Maryland EVSE Rebate Program (Commercial) | 50% of project cost, up to $5,000 per port and $125,000 per entity | Maryland commercial property owners, workplaces, and fleets. FY26 commercial funds were fully reserved on April 15, 2026; FY27 is expected to open July 1, 2026 under the Climate Solutions Now Act. | Learn more ↗ |
| Maryland Community EVSE Grant Program | Competitive grants from a $10 million FY26 program pool | Local governments, nonprofits, and businesses deploying public chargers in overburdened communities and underserved areas of Maryland | 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 Program | Up to 80% of eligible project costs | DC fast charging along Maryland's designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (I-95, I-70, I-68, I-83, I-495, US-50, US-301). MDOT has awarded $19.1M across two rounds for 31 sites and 166 ports, with a third RFP planned for 2026. | Learn more ↗ |
Time-of-use rates
Peak windows and prices are set by each utility and change at rate cases.
- Availability
- statewide
- Summary
- All four Maryland investor-owned utilities (BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power, and Potomac Edison) filed TOU tariff proposals in 2024 and now offer residential time-of-use rates following Maryland PSC approval. Pepco and Delmarva also run dedicated EV TOU plans with separate-meter options. Peak windows typically run weekday afternoons into early evening.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jul 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- full retail
- Summary
- Maryland law (PUA § 7-306) requires BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power, and Potomac Edison to credit residential net metering exports at the full retail rate (typically in the mid-teens cents per kWh, varying by utility). Credits roll forward monthly; any remaining annual balance is paid at the utility's generation rate following the 12-month true-up. The Public Service Commission retains authority to revisit the structure.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- 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 unless the installation would unreasonably impede common-area use or violate building or safety regulations. Applications not denied in writing within 60 days are deemed approved.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | $125/year |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | $100/year |
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.
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger, ChargePoint, Blink, and EVgo are active. The I-95 corridor between DC and Philadelphia is among the best-covered highway segments in the country. Montgomery and Prince George's counties have high charger density. Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore have thinner coverage.
Station-network counts for Maryland will appear here once the next AFDC ingest runs.
Regulatory environment
Maryland adopted Advanced Clean Cars II with implementation starting in model year 2027, scaling to 100% ZEV new vehicle sales by 2035. After the federal Clean Air Act waiver for California's program was revoked in 2025, Maryland announced it will not pursue ACC II compliance penalties for model years 2027-2028 absent voluntary agreements with major automakers, and a working group reported recommendations to the Governor in December 2025. The state's EVSE rebate program is consistently oversubscribed and closed FY26 funds in April 2026. A new $75-per-port annual EV charger inspection fee, reduced from $150 after industry pushback, takes effect July 1, 2026. MDOT is administering roughly $63 million in NEVI corridor funds across multiple solicitation rounds.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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