State guide
Virginia
VA5 / 10AdoptionVirginia has no state EV purchase rebate (the authorized Electric Vehicle Rebate Program remains unfunded), and the state exited California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards on January 1, 2025. Dominion Energy's residential charger enrollment incentive is no longer offered; residential customers now see a financed Residential Charger Program or the Tesla-only Telematics Rewards pilot, and Appalachian Power offers a $100 residential Level 2 rebate. Dominion's Level 2 Charging Program covers 50% of multifamily and commercial installation costs upfront.
Last updated September 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Moderate- EV Adoption Rate
- 6.0%
- Public Chargers
- 5,485
- Top Incentive
- Dominion Energy Level 2 Charging Program, 50% upfront incentive on multifamily and commercial Level 2 construction and installation
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EV adoption snapshot
Public chargers per 1,000 EVs
13.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy EV Charger Rewards | No longer offered (confirmed as of 2026-09-01) | The $125-enrollment/$40-per-year charger rewards offer described here no longer appears on Dominion Energy Virginia's site. The apply_url now redirects away from a program-specific page, and Dominion's current residential EV rebates and tax credits listing shows two different offers instead: a Residential Charger Program in which Dominion arranges installation and the customer owns the charger for a $40.27 monthly fee over 5 years (or a $1,835.96 upfront payment), and a separate Electric Vehicle Telematics Rewards pilot (Tesla-only, $40/year gift card, via WeaveGrid, enrollment capacity-limited since June 2024). Neither matches the prior offer's terms. | Learn more ↗ |
| Appalachian Power TakeCharge Virginia Residential EV Charger Rebate | $100 per qualifying ENERGY STAR Level 2 charger | Appalachian Power residential customers in Virginia who purchase an ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 home charger between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2026. One charger rebate per customer per calendar year. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Level 2 Charging Program (Multifamily and Commercial) | 50% upfront incentive on Level 2 construction and installation; customer pays remaining costs on the monthly bill over 10 years. Dominion handles installation and maintenance. | Dominion Energy commercial, workplace, and multifamily customers in Virginia | Learn more ↗ |
| Dominion Energy EV Charging Access Program | No-cost installation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure for qualifying sites | Commercial, workplace, multifamily, and fleet customers located in Environmental Justice Communities within Dominion Energy Virginia territory | 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 ↗ |
| NEVI Formula Program (Virginia) | Up to 80% of project costs | DC fast charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in Virginia (I-64, I-66, I-77, I-81, I-85, I-95, and selected US routes). Virginia has awarded roughly $22 million to date across 35 sites and submitted an FY2026 NEVI Deployment Plan reapproved by FHWA in September 2025. | 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 Virginia offers a voluntary residential time-of-use rate with a super off-peak overnight window for smart-meter customers. Appalachian Power offers a residential time-of-day schedule with off-peak overnight hours. Specific windows and price differentials change with each rate case, so confirm the current tariff before sizing charging schedules. Cooperatives and municipal utilities vary widely.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- full retail
- Summary
- Virginia requires Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power to credit residential net metering customers at the full retail rate under regulations administered by the State Corporation Commission. Residential systems are capped at 25 kW; excess monthly generation credits carry forward and may be settled annually under a Power Purchase Agreement option. Cooperative territories follow separate cooperative-specific rules.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- Statute
- Va. Code §§ 55.1-1962.1 (condo), 55.1-1823.1 (HOA)
- Applies to
- single family hoa, condo
- What it does
- Virginia bars condominium and homeowner associations from prohibiting a lot or unit owner from installing an EV charging station for personal use. Under the Condominium Act, the association may deny installation within unit boundaries or a limited common element parking space only if it is not technically feasible due to safety, structural, or engineering reasons, and may require detailed plans by a licensed electrical contractor and compliance with reasonable architectural standards. Under the Property Owners' Association Act, an HOA cannot prohibit installation on a lot owner's own property at all, though it may set reasonable restrictions on the number, size, and placement of the station. In both cases the owner bears installation and maintenance costs and must indemnify and insure the association against related claims.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | $109/year |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | None |
Utilities serving Virginia
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Utility coverage for Virginia is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger, ChargePoint, Blink, and EVgo are active. Northern Virginia (DC suburbs) has the highest charger density. I-95 (DC to Richmond to Hampton Roads) is well-served. I-81 (Shenandoah Valley) and I-64 (Richmond to Norfolk) are receiving NEVI investment. Southwestern and rural western Virginia have the thinnest coverage.
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| Tesla (incl. Destination) | 266 |
| Electrify America | 37 |
| EVgo | 59 |
| ChargePoint | 927 |
| Other networks | 520 |
| DC fast ports | 1,762 |
| Level 2 public ports | 3,641 |
Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of Aug 2026.
Top cities for public charging
- 1Arlington215 stations
- 2Richmond147 stations
- 3Alexandria80 stations
- 4Sterling67 stations
- 5Fairfax58 stations
Regulatory environment
Virginia exited California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards on January 1, 2025 after the Youngkin administration determined the 2021 enabling statute did not require the state to follow ACC II. New vehicle emissions now follow federal standards. Dominion Energy's multi-year EV charging infrastructure program remains approved by the State Corporation Commission. The Virginia Clean Economy Act continues to set renewable and clean energy goals that support grid capacity for EV charging. In 2026 the General Assembly passed HB 1225 / SB 407, directing the SCC to set buffer rules between privately owned fast-charging stations and utility-owned stations to encourage private investment in the EV charging market.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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