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Steve Birkett is an electric vehicle advocate based in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. He is a content creator and marketing professional who contributes written and recorded pieces to a wide range of media outlets. His analysis has been featured in Find The Best Car Price, WWLP TV, and Torque News, among others. He has also had video content featured on Inside EVs. Birkett was an EV Guide for Plug in America events in Massachusetts (Drive Electric Cambridge and Drive Electric Lowell) and Ohio (Earth Day 2019 at Cleveland Zoo). He participates in quarterly advisory panel meetings for EVolve New York (a state-level charging initiative) and has contributed to focus groups for prominent U.S. charging networks.
Birkett is a father-of-two who loves nothing more than packing up the family and hitting the road in their latest electric car, which is currently a 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5. With multiple Chevy Bolts in his past, as well as a Chevy Volt and Tesla Model 3 LR in the extended family, plus various EV rentals when he ventures back home to his native United Kingdom, Birkett has more than 100,000 all-electric miles under his belt and is always ready to try out a new electric vehicle.
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There’s no denying that electric vehicles (EVs) can be expensive upfront, but there are federal and state incentives like rebates and tax credits to make EVs more financially appealing.
But what state EV incentive programs are in place in North Carolina?
Let’s see what current incentives are available in your area and whether or not you qualify for them.
Last Updated: August 2023
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What EV Incentives Are Available in North Carolina?
North Carolina has no incentives for electric vehicles at this time, but there are a small number of post-purchase EV incentives to help EV ownners with set up and running costs. We also update this post regularly, so check back to see if NC adds new programs in future.
Incentives for Purchasing an EV in North Carolina
North Carolina does not offer incentives for the purchase of a new electric vehicle at this time.
Other EV Incentives Offered in North Carolina
There are a few post-purchase EV incentives available in North Carolina. These include:
- Duke Energy offers its residential customers a generous $1,133 rebate specifically for "Make Ready" electrical upgrades to install level 2 home charging. This offer can also apply to DC fast charging equipment, though this is very rarely considered for home installations due to the high power levels involved.
- Some Touchstone Energy member cooperatives have EV programs in place for residential customers. Local cooperatives that may currently offer incentives include:
- Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation
- Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation
- Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative
- Randolph Electric Membership Corporation
- Roanoke Electric Cooperative
- Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation
Visit our EV community on Facebook to connect with other electric vehicle owners in your area and find out if specific offers are available.
Now that you know that no electric vehicle incentives are available in North Carolina, what else do you need to know about making the switch to all-electric transportation?
Read our guidance on how to prepare for an EV to make sure the models you’re considering will meet your real-world driving needs!
