Did the federal EV charger tax credit expire?

Yes. The Section 30C tax credit -- which covered 30% of EV charger installation cost up to $1,000 -- expired for installations completed after June 30, 2026. It is no longer available for new installs.

Does Idaho Power offer a rebate for EV charger installation in Boise?

Idaho Power offers a $200 rebate for qualifying Level 2 EV charger installations. Verify current requirements and eligibility at idahopower.com before you purchase, as program details can change.

Does Idaho Power offer a time-of-use rate for EV charging in Boise?

Yes. Idaho Power's Time of Day pricing plan offers lower rates on weekdays after 9 PM and all day on weekends and holidays. At Idaho's base rate of around $0.10/kWh, overnight charging in Boise is already among the cheapest in the country.

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EV Charger Rebates After the Federal Tax Credit Expired: What's Still Available in Boise

Q: What's the best way to save money on EV charging in Boise after the federal credit expired?

Claim the Idaho Power $200 rebate and enroll in Idaho Power's Time of Day pricing plan for lower overnight rates. Idaho Power generates most of its electricity from Snake River hydroelectric dams, making Boise one of the cheapest places in the country to charge an EV regardless of any incentive programs.

The 30C credit is gone. Idaho Power's $200 rebate and some of the cheapest electricity in the West still make Boise an excellent place to charge at home.

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Federal credit expired: The Section 30C EV charger tax credit ended June 30, 2026. Installations after that date don't qualify. If you installed before July 1, claim it on IRS Form 8911 when you file -- that credit is still yours.

The federal credit has passed, but Boise homeowners can still get $200 back through Idaho Power. See what local rebates are still available.

What the 30C Credit Was

The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit gave homeowners 30% of their EV charger installation cost back as a federal tax credit, up to $1,000. Your home address had to be in a qualifying census tract, and you claimed it on IRS Form 8911 at tax time. Your electrician didn't file it.

It expired June 30, 2026. Congress let it go.

What's Still Available in Boise: Idaho Power Rebate + TOU Rates

Idaho Power offers a $200 rebate for residential customers who install a qualifying Level 2 EV charger. It's worth doing. But honestly, for Boise homeowners the bigger ongoing benefit is Idaho Power's electricity rate and time-of-use pricing -- that's where the real money is over the life of your EV.

Idaho Power Rebate

Idaho Power's rebate program has specific requirements that can change. Before you buy a charger, verify the current eligibility requirements at idahopower.com. Don't assume a charger qualifies just because it's Level 2 -- Idaho Power has historically had specific model requirements. Check first, then buy.

Rebate amount: $200
Verify current requirements at idahopower.com before purchasing
You must be an Idaho Power residential customer

Time-of-Use Rates: The Bigger Long-Term Win

Idaho Power's Time of Day pricing plan gives you lower rates on weekdays after 9 PM and all day on weekends and holidays. Idaho's base electricity rate is around $0.10/kWh -- already one of the lowest in the country, thanks to Snake River hydroelectric generation. The overnight TOU rate makes it even cheaper.

For most EV owners who plug in overnight, this is actually worth more than any one-time rebate over the life of the vehicle. Charging 1,000 miles per month at $0.10/kWh costs about $25 to $35. At off-peak TOU rates, it's even less.

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Clean energy bonus: Idaho Power generates most of its electricity from Snake River hydroelectric dams. Your EV runs on renewable energy at one of the lowest rates in the nation. The federal credit going away doesn't change that math.

The Bottom Line for Boise EV Owners

Boise was already one of the best places in the country to own an EV before the federal credit existed. It still is. Grab the $200 Idaho Power rebate, enroll in Time of Day pricing, and stop thinking about it. Your fuel costs will be a fraction of what your neighbors pay at the pump.

We serve homeowners in Boise, Meridian, and Nampa. See what installation costs in Boise or learn what's included in a Level 2 install.

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Common Questions

EV Charger Rebates in Boise -- FAQ

Yes. The Section 30C credit expired for installations completed after June 30, 2026. If you installed before that date, claim it on IRS Form 8911. New installs don't qualify.

Yes. Idaho Power offers a $200 rebate for qualifying Level 2 EV charger installations. Verify current requirements at idahopower.com before purchasing -- eligibility details can change. Full Idaho Power rebate guide

Yes. Idaho Power's Time of Day pricing plan offers lower rates on weekdays after 9 PM and all day on weekends and holidays. At Idaho's ~$0.10/kWh base rate, off-peak overnight charging in Boise is already among the cheapest in the country.

Yes -- very much so. Idaho Power's hydroelectric generation keeps rates low year-round. The $200 rebate is still available. And the ongoing cost of home charging is so low that the one-time federal credit was always the smaller part of the equation compared to lifetime fuel savings.