Eversource MA — EV charger & wiring rebates
ActiveUp to $700 (standard rate) / $1,700 total (discount rate, incl. charger) / $1,000 (environmental justice communities)
Verified July 15, 2026 Official source
State guide · MA
Massachusetts EV charger rebates & incentives
Massachusetts pairs the strongest state vehicle rebate in the Northeast (MOR-EV: $3,500 standard, up to $6,000 with income and trade-in adders) with utility wiring money that was restructured in 2026: Eversource now pays $700–$1,700 depending on your rate tier, with managed-charging enrollment mandatory since March 2, 2026. National Grid runs a parallel program. High labor rates and old housing stock make the wiring rebates matter more here than in most states.
Quick answer for Massachusetts
- 4 active EV charging incentive programs tracked; 0 waitlist programs; 1 expired or archived program.
- Typical home Level 2 installation range: $900 to $2,700.
- Permit rule: Yes — a wire permit through your city or town's inspectional services (Boston charges a flat $70). Massachusetts is strict about who does the work: electrical installation legally requires a Massachusetts-licensed electrician, and the electrician pulls the permit. There is no homeowner path for electrical work like some states allow.
- License check: MA Board of State Examiners of Electricians (verify license).
Official source: MOR-EV / Eversource MA program pages
Permit for L2 circuit
Required
Typical install cost
$900 – $2,700
Programs tracked
4 active 1 expired
Verify a contractor
MA Board of State Examiners of Electricians (verify license)
Follow the money
Active & waitlist rebate programs in Massachusetts
National Grid MA — home charging program
ActiveParallel wiring/charger rebates under the same statewide EDC framework — amounts differ from Eversource's
- Provider
- National Grid (Massachusetts)
- Who qualifies
- National Grid MA residential electric customers
- Key requirements
- Terms, tiers and managed-charging requirements are set separately by National Grid — verify current amounts on its MA EV pages before purchase
- Deadline / funding
- Ongoing — verify current terms
MOR-EV (new EV rebate + adders)
Active$3,500 new EV + $1,500 MOR-EV+ (income-qualified) + $1,000 trade-in — up to $6,000 combined
- Provider
- Massachusetts DOER / CSE
- Who qualifies
- Massachusetts residents purchasing or leasing eligible new EVs
- Key requirements
- Vehicle-side rebate; program guideline updated May 11, 2026; income adder requires participation in qualifying programs or AGI below thresholds
- Deadline / funding
- Ongoing while funded
Verified July 15, 2026 Official source
MOR-EV Used (income-qualified used EVs)
Active$3,500 for an eligible used BEV/FCEV priced ≤$40,000
- Provider
- Massachusetts DOER / CSE
- Who qualifies
- Income-qualified MA residents (approved assistance programs or AGI below thresholds)
- Key requirements
- Used-vehicle rebate — applies to the car, not the charger; final purchase price cap $40,000
- Deadline / funding
- Ongoing while funded
Verified July 15, 2026 Official source
Rules, rebates, and incentives change. Verify with the official program before applying.
Program archive
Expired & closed programs
Kept on record so you don't chase stale blog posts promising money that's gone.
Federal 30C home charger tax credit
Expired30% of hardware + installation, up to $1,000
- Provider
- IRS (federal)
- What happened
- Expired for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026; earlier installs claimed on the 2026 return via Form 8911
- Ended
- Placed in service by June 30, 2026
Looking ahead: The 2026 restructuring (managed charging mandatory, tiered amounts) signals where the EDC programs are heading statewide; MOR-EV remains funded with guidelines refreshed mid-2026. Watch Mass Save's income-tier benefits if you're doing panel work — weatherization visits sometimes surface additional electrical funding.
Paperwork
Permits in Massachusetts
Yes — a wire permit through your city or town's inspectional services (Boston charges a flat $70). Massachusetts is strict about who does the work: electrical installation legally requires a Massachusetts-licensed electrician, and the electrician pulls the permit. There is no homeowner path for electrical work like some states allow.
Tax note: MOR-EV pays $3,500 on an eligible new EV, MOR-EV+ adds $1,500 for income-qualified buyers, trade-in adds $1,000 (up to $6,000 combined), and a separate $3,500 used-EV rebate serves income-qualified buyers — all vehicle-side, program guidelines updated May 11, 2026. Massachusetts has no state tax credit for chargers; the charger/wiring money comes from Eversource and National Grid. The federal 30C credit expired for installs after June 30, 2026.
Panel reality check: Boston triple-deckers and prewar homes west of the city still hide 60–100A services and the occasional knob-and-tube run — budget for the load calculation before the charger. Eversource's discount-rate tier (up to $1,700) is one of the few programs anywhere that pays toward the charger and the panel work together.
Electrical work can be dangerous and is regulated by code. This page is educational, not electrical or engineering advice. Hire a licensed electrician and follow your local permitting process.
City by city
Permit guides for Massachusetts cities
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Get itemized quotes in Massachusetts
Labor is the biggest cost variable — three competing bids routinely differ by 40%.
Finding an installer yourself: ask for the contractor's state license number, proof of insurance, and at least two recent Level 2 installs. Get the permit number in writing.
Use the free permit checklistFAQ
Massachusetts — frequently asked questions
What's the Eversource EV charger rebate in Massachusetts now?
Since March 2, 2026: up to $700 toward wiring/panel upgrades on the standard rate, up to $1,700 total (including the charger) on the discount rate, and up to $1,000 for environmental justice communities — with managed-charging enrollment required in every tier.
How much is MOR-EV in 2026?
$3,500 for an eligible new EV, plus $1,500 (MOR-EV+) for income-qualified buyers and $1,000 for a trade-in — up to $6,000 stacked. A separate $3,500 rebate covers used EVs up to $40,000 for income-qualified residents. All of it is vehicle money; charger funds come from your utility.
Can I install my own EV charger in Massachusetts?
The electrical work — no. Massachusetts requires a licensed electrician for electrical installation, and the electrician pulls the wire permit (Boston's is a flat $70). You can mount hardware and run the app setup, but the circuit is licensed work by law.
Do Eversource and National Grid pay the same rebate?
No — they run parallel programs under the same statewide framework but set different amounts and terms. Check the program page for whichever utility actually bills your electric account; that's the only one you can claim from.
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