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APS (Arizona Public Service): EV charger rebates & programs
$250 Level 2 smart charger rebate + SmartCharge credits ($25 + $5/month). Service area: Phoenix metro (APS-served neighborhoods) and much of the rest of Arizona.
Quick answer for APS
- $250 Level 2 smart charger rebate + SmartCharge credits ($25 + $5/month)
- Funding status: active; deadline / window: Ongoing while funded.
- Service area: Phoenix metro (APS-served neighborhoods) and much of the rest of Arizona.
- EV rate / managed charging: APS EV time-of-use plans, SmartCharge managed-charging program.
Official source: APS — Electric Vehicles
The offer
What APS actually pays
APS pays a $250 rebate on a qualifying Level 2 smart charger for residential customers, and its SmartCharge program adds a $25 enrollment bill credit plus a $5 monthly participation incentive for letting APS see (and gently shift) charging patterns. The rebate is hardware-side: the 240V circuit, permit and electrician are your cost. In the Valley the bigger long-run money is the rate plan — APS's EV time-of-use rates make overnight charging dramatically cheaper than summer on-peak power.
Program funded · Deadline / funding window: Ongoing while funded
Fine print
Requirements that actually disqualify people
- APS residential electric customer
- Qualifying Level 2 smart (connected) charger — check the current eligible list before purchase
- SmartCharge enrollment for the $25 credit and $5/month participation incentive
- Permitted 240V installation by a licensed contractor (rebate covers hardware, not wiring)
Ongoing savings
EV rates & charging rewards
Plans: APS EV time-of-use plans · SmartCharge managed-charging program.
Arizona's summer peak pricing is severe — the spread between overnight and 4–7 p.m. rates is among the widest in the country. Set the car to charge after the off-peak window opens and the plan does the saving automatically.
Do it right
How to apply, step by step
Step 1
Confirm your address is actually APS territory — Phoenix is split with SRP street by street, and you can only claim from your own utility
Step 2
Pick a qualifying smart charger from the current eligible list
Step 3
Have the 240V circuit installed with a permit; keep the invoice
Step 4
Submit the rebate application with proof of purchase
Step 5
Enroll in SmartCharge and an EV time-of-use plan for the ongoing credits
Rules, rebates, and incentives change. Verify with the official program before applying.
Quotes from electricians who know APS paperwork
Ask bidders whether they've handled this utility's rebate documentation before — it saves weeks.
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
APS — frequently asked questions
How much is the APS EV charger rebate?
$250 on a qualifying Level 2 smart charger, plus a $25 bill credit for enrolling in SmartCharge and $5 per month for staying in the program. The rebate covers the charger hardware; installation costs are separate.
APS or SRP — which rebate do I apply for in Phoenix?
Whichever utility bills your electricity — the Valley is split between the two street by street, and each pays $250 only to its own customers. Check a recent bill before you plan around either program's rules.
Does APS pay for the installation or wiring?
No — the $250 is a hardware rebate. Budget the 240V circuit, permit and electrician separately (typically $600–$1,500 for a straightforward Valley install). Have the conductor sizing account for Arizona garage temperatures; it's a code requirement at these ambients.
What does SmartCharge actually commit me to?
Sharing charging data and letting APS nudge charging timing within your plugged-in window. You keep override control, and the compensation is the $25 enrollment credit plus $5/month — modest, but it stacks with the far larger savings from the EV time-of-use rate.
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