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Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP): EV charger rebates & programs
$1,000 charger rebate ($1,500 for Lifeline/EZ-SAVE customers). Service area: City of Los Angeles.
Quick answer for LADWP
- $1,000 charger rebate ($1,500 for Lifeline/EZ-SAVE customers)
- Funding status: active; deadline / window: Ongoing — LADWP states the rebate continues through 2026 and beyond.
- Service area: City of Los Angeles.
- EV rate / managed charging: EV TOU discount (separately metered).
Official source: LADWP official EV pages
The offer
What LADWP actually pays
LADWP's Charge Up L.A.! residential rebate is one of the most straightforward municipal offers in the country: $1,000 for any LADWP customer who installs a qualifying Level 2 charger, rising to $1,500 for households enrolled in the Lifeline or EZ-SAVE assistance programs. An optional extra $250 is available if you install a dedicated time-of-use EV meter, which also unlocks LADWP's EV rate discount of 2.5¢/kWh on base-period charging. LADWP has publicly committed to keeping the rebate running through 2026 and beyond, even as the federal tax credit expired.
Program funded · Deadline / funding window: Ongoing — LADWP states the rebate continues through 2026 and beyond
Fine print
Requirements that actually disqualify people
- Level 2 charging station with an SAE J1772 or J3400 (NACS) connector
- Charger model on LADWP's Qualifying Product List — check before purchase
- Dedicated circuit installed with an LADBS permit
- Active LADWP residential electric account; application with itemized receipts
- Lifeline / EZ-SAVE enrollment (plus documents such as DMV registration) for the $1,500 tier
Ongoing savings
EV rates & charging rewards
Plans: EV TOU discount (separately metered).
LADWP's EV discount is $0.025/kWh off base-period charging and requires the charger on its own meter with a TOU rate ($10/month minimum energy charge applies). The $250 meter-installation rebate offsets part of that setup cost.
Do it right
How to apply, step by step
Step 1
Confirm your charger model is on LADWP's current Qualifying Product List
Step 2
Install on a dedicated 240V circuit with an LADBS permit (LA's express online permits cover most simple installs)
Step 3
Decide whether the separately metered TOU rate makes sense — if so, request the EV meter and claim the extra $250
Step 4
Apply through LADWP with itemized receipts and your account number
Step 5
Lifeline / EZ-SAVE customers: include enrollment proof for the $1,500 tier
Rules, rebates, and incentives change. Verify with the official program before applying.
Quotes from electricians who know LADWP 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
LADWP — frequently asked questions
How much is the LADWP EV charger rebate?
$1,000 for any residential customer with a qualifying Level 2 charger, or $1,500 if your household is enrolled in Lifeline or EZ-SAVE. An optional $250 more is available for installing a dedicated time-of-use EV meter. That's confirmed on LADWP's own pages as of July 2026.
Am I LADWP or SCE?
If your electric bill says LADWP, you're inside the City of Los Angeles and LADWP programs apply. Neighboring cities (Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena) have their own municipal utilities, and much of LA County outside the city is SCE — the utility name on your bill is the answer.
Does the rebate require a specific charger?
Yes — the model must be on LADWP's Qualifying Product List, and it needs an SAE J1772 or J3400 (NACS) connector. Check the list before purchase: a small price difference between models is irrelevant if one of them voids a $1,000+ rebate.
Did LADWP's rebate end with the federal tax credit?
No. The federal 30C credit expired for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026, but LADWP explicitly stated its charger rebate continues through 2026 and beyond. If you installed before the federal deadline, you may be able to claim both.
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