State guide
Vermont
VT7 / 10AdoptionVermont has among the highest per-capita EV adoption rates in the country. Green Mountain Power, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Burlington Electric, and several municipal utilities offer their own residential EV purchase and charger rebates. Vermont adopted Advanced Clean Cars II, though enforcement for model year 2026 is paused under a May 2025 executive order.
Last updated October 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Strong- EV Adoption Rate
- 10.0%
- Public Chargers
- 546
- Top Incentive
- Green Mountain Power EV rebates, up to $2,500 for an all-electric vehicle (income-eligible)
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EV adoption snapshot
Public chargers per 1,000 EVs
45.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power Residential EV Rebates | All-electric vehicles: $1,500 new purchase, $1,000 new lease, $1,000 used purchase or lease. Plug-in hybrids: $1,000 new purchase, $750 new lease, $750 used purchase or lease. Income-eligible customers get an extra $1,000 on an all-electric vehicle, for up to $2,500 total. | Green Mountain Power residential customers purchasing or leasing an eligible EV through December 31, 2026. Income eligibility is 80% of the Vermont statewide median income, scaled by household size. | Learn more ↗ |
| Vermont Electric Cooperative EV Rebate | Bill credit of $500 for an all-electric vehicle or $250 for a plug-in hybrid, plus an extra $500 for income-qualified members | Vermont Electric Cooperative members buying or leasing a new or used EV; income limits vary by household size and county | Learn more ↗ |
| Burlington Electric Department EV Incentives | New all-electric: $5,000 ($5,700 income-qualified). New plug-in hybrid: $2,000 ($2,300 income-qualified). Pre-owned all-electric: $1,300 ($2,000 income-qualified). Pre-owned plug-in hybrid: $1,300 ($1,500 income-qualified). | Burlington Electric Department residential customers; offer valid through December 31, 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power Commercial EV Charging Program | Varies; make-ready and equipment support for commercial and multifamily | Green Mountain Power commercial customers installing Level 2 or DCFC charging | Learn more ↗ |
| NEVI Formula Program | Up to 80% of project costs | EV charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in Vermont | Learn more ↗ |
Time-of-use rates
Peak windows and prices are set by each utility and change at rate cases.
- Availability
- most utilities
- Summary
- Green Mountain Power, Vermont's largest electric utility, offers EV-specific rates designed to shift charging to off-peak hours. Burlington Electric also promotes an EV rate for home charging. Other utilities vary; check directly with your provider for current tariffs.
- Source
- SourceVerified Oct 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- full retail
- Summary
- Vermont allows net metering under Public Utility Commission Rule 5.100, with terms set in each utility's PUC-approved net-metering tariff. Credits are based on the customer's retail rate, adjusted by PUC-set adjustors that are updated every two years, so the exact credit depends on the utility and the system. Group net metering is permitted, allowing customers in the same utility territory to share output from a single qualifying system.
- Source
- SourceVerified Oct 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- Statute
- 27A V.S.A. 3-125, added by Act 168 of 2026 (H.944), with 27A V.S.A. 1-204 amended to reach preexisting communities
- Applies to
- single family hoa, condo
- What it does
- Effective July 1, 2026, a covenant or rule of a Vermont common interest community (condominiums and planned communities under Title 27A) that effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts installing an EV charging station in an owner's unit, limited common element, or exclusively designated parking space is void. For communities created on or before January 1, 2011, the section applies only to those with 12 or more residential units, and only to events after June 30, 2026. Associations may impose reasonable restrictions that do not significantly raise cost or reduce performance. An application not denied in writing within 90 days is deemed approved. The owner pays for installation, electricity, damage, and any insurance premium increase. The section speaks only to unit owners.
- Source
- SourceVerified Oct 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | $89/year |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | $44.50/year |
Utilities serving Vermont
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Utility coverage for Vermont is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Public charging network
AFDC lists 546 charging station locations in Vermont. Vermont's first NEVI-funded fast charging station opened in Bradford in 2024, and VTrans is contracting for further NEVI sites, with a significant public fast charging gap still remaining. Vermont's small size and low population mean urban areas are well-served, but remote mountain areas and the Northeast Kingdom have thin coverage.
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| Tesla (incl. Destination) | 35 |
| Electrify America | 0 |
| EVgo | 1 |
| ChargePoint | 294 |
| Other networks | 215 |
| DC fast ports | 329 |
| Level 2 public ports | 1,011 |
Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of Oct 2026.
Top cities for public charging
- 1Burlington101 stations
- 2South Burlington42 stations
- 3Montpelier19 stations
- 4Middlebury18 stations
- 5Stowe17 stations
Regulatory environment
Vermont was among the first states to adopt Advanced Clean Cars II. In May 2025, Governor Scott issued Executive Order 04-25 pausing enforcement of ACC II and Advanced Clean Trucks (model year 2026 manufacturers need not meet the zero-emission sales requirements), citing charging infrastructure readiness. Vermont's transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, making EV adoption a central climate priority. Green Mountain Power has been an early mover on EV programming, including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilots and bundled EV + charger products.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved Oct 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved Oct 2026
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