State guide
Northern Mariana Islands
MP1 / 10AdoptionThe Northern Mariana Islands has virtually no EV infrastructure. Saipan (the main island) is 12 miles long. Electricity from diesel generation is expensive. Federal EV tax credits have ended. EV ownership is a very niche consideration in the CNMI's current infrastructure context.
Last updated September 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Developing- EV Adoption Rate
- 0.5%
- Public Chargers
- 10
- Top Incentive
- No state EV incentive; check local utility programs
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Incentives and rebates
Amounts shift as funding rounds open and close. Confirm the live program page before you apply.
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- none
- Summary
- The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) of the Northern Mariana Islands does not publish a residential EV time-of-use rate. CNMI residential electric rates are among the highest in the United States and include large fuel surcharges under flat residential schedules.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- full retail
- Summary
- CNMI Public Law 15-23 (2006) requires the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) to offer net energy metering for renewable systems up to 100 kW, with monthly kWh netting against retail usage and an annual reconciliation; excess remaining after twelve months is purchased at 50% of the applicable rate. Interconnection and credit payouts have lagged in practice, so confirm current terms with CUC before installing.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- What it does
- The Northern Mariana Islands have no right-to-charge statute. There is no comparable territorial framework analogous to mainland HOA right-to-charge laws.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | None |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | None |
Utilities serving Northern Mariana Islands
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Utility coverage for Northern Mariana Islands is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Public charging network
Virtually no public EV charging infrastructure. Saipan is 12 miles long, so range is not a concern for any modern EV. The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) manages electricity from diesel generation.
The AFDC lists no public EV charging stations for Northern Mariana Islands.
Regulatory environment
The CNMI has no EV mandate or programs. Electricity from diesel generation makes per-mile EV charging costs high. The federal EV tax credits ended (vehicle credits September 30, 2025; charger credit June 30, 2026).
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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