Electric vehicle incentives & rebates in Maryland
2 state or local incentives for drivers, 1 charging incentive, 3 utilities with residential EV programs — plus EV fees, HOV rules, public charging and the cost to charge in Maryland. Every program links to its official page and the U.S. Department of Energy AFDC entry.
Updated November 2026 · AFDC data retrieved November 6, 2026
Maryland EV rebates, tax credits and perks
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit
CurrentState IncentivesBeginning July 1, 2023, qualified EV and FCEV purchasers may apply for an excise tax credit of up to $3,000. The tax credit is first-come, first-served, and is limited to one vehicle per individual and 10 vehicles per business entity. Qualified vehicles must meet the following criteria: - Have a total purchase price not exceeding $50,000; - Be propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery with a capacity of at least 4 kilowatt-hours; - Have not been modified from original manufacturer specifications; and - Be purchased and titled for the first time between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2027.
AFDC entry · amended April 21, 2022 · AFDC updated May 13, 2022
Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspection Exemption
CurrentState IncentivesVehicles powered exclusively by electricity are exempt from state emissions inspections. For more information, see the Maryland Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program website. (Reference Maryland Statutes, Transportation Code 23-206 and 23-206.4)
Official program page: Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program · AFDC entry · AFDC updated May 12, 2020
Maryland home and community charging incentives
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate Program
CurrentState IncentivesThe Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers a rebate to individuals, businesses, multi-family housing (MFH), and state or local government entities for the costs of acquiring and installing qualified EV chargers. The rebate may cover 50% of the costs of acquiring and installing qualified EV chargers, or up to the following amounts: Qualified Entity Maximum Amount per EV Charger --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Residential $700 Businesses, Nonprofits, Workplaces, MFH, and State or Local Government Entities $5,000 Applicants must demonstrate compliance with…
Official program page: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program · AFDC entry · amended May 4, 2017 · AFDC updated April 28, 2023
Maryland utility EV programs
3 utilities list residential EV programs; 2 offer an EV or time-of-use rate and 3 charger incentives
| Utility | Type | Residential EV programs | Business / fleet programs | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Delmarva Power | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | — | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Pepco | investor-owned utility (IOU) | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 Make-Ready or Pre-Wiring Rebate for EV Chargers | Utility EV page AFDC |
⚡ rates and fuel pricing · 🔌 charging equipment and installation · 🚗 vehicle rebates. AFDC lists program types; amounts, eligibility and waitlists are on the utility's own page — follow the link and confirm the program is open before you buy.
Maryland EV registration fees, HOV and toll rules
EV fees
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Registration Fee
CurrentLaws and RegulationsIn addition to standard registration fees, zero emission vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $125 and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $100. (Reference Maryland Statutes, Transportation Code 13-956 and 23-206.4)
AFDC entry · enacted July 1, 2024 · AFDC updated August 5, 2024
HOV and toll lanes
No current HOV-lane or toll exemption for EVs listed for Maryland. Ended: Electric Vehicle (EV) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption (2025-09-30).
Maryland laws that affect EV owners
4 law or regulations (right-to-charge, multifamily charging, parking, inspections and more)
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Policies for Associations
CurrentLaws and RegulationsHomeowner associations or condominium associations may not prohibit or restrict the installation or use of an EV charger in a homeowner's designated parking space. Associations may put reasonable restrictions on EV chargers, but the association must treat EV charger installation in the same manner as any unit architectural modification. Residents are required to comply with all relevant building codes and safety standards and engage a licensed EV charger contractor.
AFDC entry · enacted May 30, 2021 · AFDC updated July 13, 2021
Electric Vehicle (EV) Information Disclosure
CurrentLaws and RegulationsThe Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration may provide the address of a registered EV owner and information about the vehicle to electric companies for their use. Electric companies may only use this information in planning for the electric power supply and may not use it for marketing or solicitation. (Reference Maryland Statutes, General Provisions 4-320)
AFDC entry · enacted May 2, 2012
Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Space Regulation
CurrentLaws and RegulationsIndividuals may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle in a designated EV charging space unless it is an EV that is plugged into charging equipment. Violators may be subject to a fine of $100. EV charging spaces must have signage that indicates the charging space is only for EV charging, day or time restrictions, states maximum violation fine, and is consistent with design and placement specifications in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. EV charging spaces count toward the total minimum parking space requirements for zoning and parking laws.
AFDC entry · AFDC updated June 13, 2022
Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Deployment Support
CurrentLaws and RegulationsThe Maryland Energy Administration must study issues related to the installation of EV parking spaces at MFH and submit a report of findings to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2023. (Reference Maryland Public Safety Statutes 12-205)
AFDC entry · enacted October 1, 2023 · AFDC updated May 26, 2023
Recently ended Maryland EV programs
2 programs ended in the last 3 years
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Grants
Ended (archived 2025-11-21)State IncentivesThe Local Government Energy Modernization (L-GEM) program, administered by the Maryland Energy Administration, offers local governments grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Eligible projects include the replacement of fossil-fuel-powered equipment and systems with electric alternatives. Communities may apply for multiple grants and receive a total award of up to $1,500,000. Additional requirements may apply. For more information, including requirements and application deadlines, see the L-GEM website.
Official program page: L-GEM · AFDC entry · enacted October 1, 2025
Electric Vehicle (EV) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption
Ended (expired 2025-09-30)State IncentivesPermitted EVs may operate in any Maryland HOV lanes regardless of the number of occupants. Qualified EVs must have a maximum speed capability of at least 65 miles per hour. To operate in HOV lanes, EV owners must obtain a permit from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA). Permits may cost $5 each. Each year the MDOT MVA and the State Highway Administration must report EV use in HOV lanes to the governor. The HOV lane exemption for EVs expires September 30, 2025. For more information, see the MDOT MVA HOV Permit Issuance for EVs website.
Official program page: HOV Permit Issuance for EVs · AFDC entry · amended April 24, 2023 · AFDC updated May 26, 2023
Maryland programs for businesses, fleets and public agencies
5 programs
Local Government Energy Modernization Program
CurrentState IncentivesThe Maryland Smart Energy Communities (MSEC) program, administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), offers local governments grants for transportation-related projects, including the purchase of new electric vehicles (EVs) or alternative fuel vehicles and the installation of EV chargers.
Official program page: MSEC · AFDC entry · AFDC updated September 30, 2021
Maryland’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
CurrentState IncentivesThe U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) NEVI Formula Program required the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to submit an annually updated EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to their FHWA Division Office, describing how the state intended to distribute NEVI funds and their physical and cybersecurity strategies, and including a Community Engagement Outcomes Report. The submitted plans must address updated NEVI Guidance. For more information about Maryland's NEVI planning process, see the MDOT Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan website.
Official program page: NEVI Guidance · AFDC entry · AFDC updated September 14, 2022
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Grant
CurrentState IncentivesThe Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers grants to local government and commercial fleets for the purchase of new on- and off-road MHD ZEVs. The award may cover up to 75% of the incremental cost between the ZEV and a comparable internal combustion engine model. Eligible vehicles must be electric vehicles (EVs) or hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. For more information, including additional program requirements, see the MEA MHD ZEV Grant Program website. (Reference Maryland Statutes, State Government Code 9-2010 and 9-2011)
Official program page: MHD ZEV Grant Program · AFDC entry · enacted July 1, 2022 · AFDC updated May 8, 2024
Solar Canopy Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Grant
CurrentState IncentivesThe Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers grants for the planning and installation of solar arrays on existing public facilities and infrastructure. Grant awards may be up to $125,000 for purchased systems and up to $300,000 for third party-owned systems. For more information, see the MEA Public Facility Solar Grant Program website.
Official program page: Public Facility Solar Grant Program · AFDC entry · AFDC updated August 11, 2021
Zero Emission School Bus Grant Program and Study
CurrentState IncentivesThe Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) administers a Zero Emission School Bus Transition Grant Program to purchase zero emission school buses, install charging infrastructure, and transition to zero emission school bus fleets. MDE and the Maryland Department of Transportation also provide technical assistance to county boards of education transitioning school buses to zero emission vehicles throughout the state. (Reference Maryland Statutes, Environmental Code 2-1501 through 2-1503)
AFDC entry · enacted May 13, 2019 · AFDC updated June 7, 2019
Public EV charging stations in Maryland
1,698 stations · 4,036 Level 2 ports · 1,621 DC fast ports
| City | Stations | DC fast ports |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 245 | 133 |
| Columbia | 98 | 20 |
| Rockville | 81 | 18 |
| Bethesda | 75 | 33 |
| Silver Spring | 59 | 21 |
| Annapolis | 51 | 65 |
| College Park | 40 | 10 |
| Frederick | 37 | 72 |
| Gaithersburg | 33 | 42 |
| Owings Mills | 29 | 16 |
| Laurel | 28 | 42 |
| Upper Marlboro | 26 | 22 |
| Hagerstown | 25 | 66 |
| Oxon Hill | 25 | 18 |
| Hanover | 24 | 19 |
| Salisbury | 22 | 44 |
| Ocean City | 22 | 33 |
| Bowie | 21 | 41 |
| Glen Burnie | 19 | 29 |
| Ellicott City | 18 | 11 |
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| ChargePoint | 654 |
| Blink | 295 |
| SWTCH | 292 |
| Non-networked | 172 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 80 |
| Tesla Destination | 58 |
| Electrify America | 27 |
| EVgo | 27 |
| EV Connect | 17 |
| Loop | 12 |
| Flash | 9 |
| AmpUp | 8 |
Connectors: J1772 at 1,366 stations, CCS at 289, NACS/Tesla at 158, CHAdeMO at 196.
Cost to charge an EV at home in Maryland
About $7.88 per 100 miles at 21.31¢/kWh
Defaults: 12,000 miles a year and 30 MPG are examples — enter your own. Energy only (no maintenance, insurance or depreciation). Efficiency is the EPA combined kWh/100 mi rating (window sticker); real-world use varies with speed, weather and charging.
Electric cars for sale in Maryland
312 EVs and 103 plug-in hybrids · 3.0% of Maryland listings · median EV asking $36,754
Frequently asked questions
- Are there EV rebates or tax credits in Maryland?
- Yes. The U.S. Department of Energy lists 2 state or local incentives for drivers, 1 charging incentive, 3 utilities with residential EV programs in Maryland (as of November 6, 2026): Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit; Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspection Exemption; Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate Program. Funding and eligibility change, so check each official program page.
- Is there still a federal EV tax credit in Maryland?
- No. The federal new and used clean vehicle credits are not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025 (IRS), and the home charger credit (30C) ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
- Does Maryland charge an EV registration fee?
- Yes — Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Registration Fee: In addition to standard registration fees, zero emission vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $125 and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $100. (Reference Maryland Statutes, Transportati (AFDC, as of November 6, 2026).
- Can EVs use HOV lanes in Maryland?
- AFDC lists no current HOV-lane exemption for EVs in Maryland; a previous program (Electric Vehicle (EV) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption) is no longer active.
- How many public EV charging stations are in Maryland?
- 1,698 open public charging stations with 4,036 Level 2 and 1,621 DC fast charging ports, per the U.S. Department of Energy station locator (November 6, 2026).
- How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Maryland?
- At Maryland's average residential electricity price of 21.31¢ per kWh (EIA, Year-to-Date through August 2026), about $7.88 per 100 miles for an EV using 37 kWh/100 mi. Regular gasoline averaged $4.23/gal (Central Atlantic (PADD 1B), EIA week of November 2, 2026).
- How many electric cars are for sale in Maryland on AutosXchange?
- 312 EVs and 103 plug-in hybrids from Maryland dealers, 3.0% of listings in the state; median EV asking price $36,754.
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.