West Virginia 2024 EV Tax Credits Guide [+ Calculate Your Savings]
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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) are 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 West Virginia?
Let’s see what current incentives are available in your area and whether or not you qualify for them.
Last Updated: January 2024
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What EV Incentives Are Available in West Virginia?
Unfortunately, West Virginia is one of the least EV-friendly states and has no major incentives for electric vehicles at this time. However, there are limited post-purchase offers available to reduce running costs and we update this post regularly, so check back to see if incentives for electric vehicles in West Virginia are added in the future.
Incentives for Purchasing an EV in West Virginia
West Virginia does not offer incentives for the purchase of a new electric vehicle. However, federal incentives are available to those under certain income limits.
Other EV Incentives Offered in West Virginia
West Virginia offers the following incentives for electric vehicle charging, maintenance, or related benefits:
- Appalachian Power Co TakeChargeVA Level 2 Rebate- Appalachian Power Co. offers TakeChargeVA with up to a $100 rebate for a Level 2 charger.
- Appalachian Power Co Charge Forward- Offers residential customers $250 for the purchase and another $250 for installation of an ENERGY STAR Level 2 (220 volt) EV charging equipment for their homes.
- Appalachian Power Co Off-Peak EV Charging Rate- Appalachian Power Co. of Virginia offers a special rate for electric vehicle (EV) owners.
Now that you know what electric vehicle incentives are available in West Virginia, 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!
