State guide
South Carolina
SC3 / 10AdoptionSouth Carolina has no state EV rebate. Duke Energy and Dominion Energy SC offer modest utility programs. NEVI investments target I-95 and I-26. Charleston and Columbia are the primary markets. BMW and Volvo manufacturing facilities drive some commercial EV interest.
Last updated June 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Developing- EV Adoption Rate
- 4.0%
- Public Chargers
- 2,000
- Top Incentive
- Duke Energy South Carolina Residential Rebate, up to $1,000
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy South Carolina Residential Rebate | Up to $1,000 for qualifying Level 2 EV charger installation (verify current program) | Duke Energy South Carolina residential customers installing Level 2 EV charging | 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 South Carolina (I-95, I-26, I-85) | 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
- most utilities
- Summary
- Dominion Energy South Carolina, Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, and Santee Cooper each offer residential TOU rates with EV-relevant overnight discounts. Dominion's residential TOU shifts on-peak windows seasonally with a weekday afternoon and early-evening peak in summer. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress both offer Residential Service Time-of-Use (RS-TOU) schedules with weekday on-peak windows that vary by season. Verify current Santee Cooper residential EV rate schedule directly with the utility.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- net billing
- Summary
- South Carolina's two large IOUs both run net-billing successor programs under the Energy Freedom Act (Act 62 of 2019) and subsequent PSC orders. Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress transitioned from retail-rate net metering to Solar Choice tariffs that credit exports at time-varying rates below the full retail rate. Dominion Energy South Carolina's bridge net metering program has expired and new customers enroll in its successor Solar Choice tariff with export credits below retail. Santee Cooper, the state-owned public utility, runs its own residential solar tariff.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- What it does
- South Carolina 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 Jun 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | $60/year |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | $30/year |
Utilities serving South Carolina
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Utility coverage for South Carolina is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger, ChargePoint, and Blink are active. Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville/Spartanburg have the best coverage. I-95 (the Atlantic coastal corridor) is well-served. BMW's manufacturing hub in Spartanburg drives commercial EV interest. Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach resort areas have growing tourist charging demand.
Station-network counts for South Carolina will appear here once the next AFDC ingest runs.
Regulatory environment
South Carolina has no ZEV mandate and no state EV programs. BMW's Spartanburg facility (the largest BMW plant outside Germany) and Volvo's Berkeley County plant create EV supply chain interest. SCDOT is administering NEVI corridor funds.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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