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 September 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Developing- EV Adoption Rate
- 4.0%
- Public Chargers
- 2,000
- Top Incentive
- Duke Energy Charger Prep Credit, up to $1,236
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EV adoption snapshot
Public chargers per 1,000 EVs
19.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Charger Prep Credit | One-time credit of up to $1,236 per charger toward home electrical preparation for Level 2 EV charging | Duke Energy residential customers in South Carolina 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 summer on-peak of 4 to 8 p.m. that applies seven days a week (weekends and holidays included) as of July 1, 2026. 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. Santee Cooper's ChargeSmart EV rate plans (a whole-home REV rate and a separately metered EVO rider) offer overnight super off-peak charging windows.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 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.
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| Tesla (incl. Destination) | 127 |
| Electrify America | 6 |
| EVgo | 16 |
| ChargePoint | 249 |
| Other networks | 286 |
| DC fast ports | 922 |
| Level 2 public ports | 1,167 |
Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of Aug 2026.
Top cities for public charging
- 1Greenville73 stations
- 2Charleston68 stations
- 3Columbia59 stations
- 4Myrtle Beach37 stations
- 5North Charleston26 stations
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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