Electric vehicle incentives & rebates in South Carolina
4 utilities with residential EV programs — plus EV fees, HOV rules, public charging and the cost to charge in South Carolina. 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
South Carolina EV rebates, tax credits and perks
The U.S. Department of Energy lists no current state or local purchase incentive for individual EV drivers in South Carolina as of November 6, 2026. Check utility programs below.
South Carolina home and community charging incentives
No current state-level charger incentive for residents is listed for South Carolina; many utilities below offer charger rebates.
South Carolina utility EV programs
4 utilities list residential EV programs; 3 offer an EV or time-of-use rate and 4 charger incentives
| Utility | Type | Residential EV programs | Business / fleet programs | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | investor-owned utility (IOU) | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Charger Deployment Pilot Programs | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate 🔌 EV Charger Deployment Pilot Programs | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Duke Energy | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 Make-Ready or Pre-Wiring Rebate for EV Chargers | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 Make-Ready or Pre-Wiring Rebate for EV Chargers 🔌 EV Charger Deployment Pilot Programs 🚗 New EV Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| Santee Cooper | municipal utility | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate | 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Installation Rebate 🔌 Make-Ready or Pre-Wiring Rebate for EV Chargers 🚗 New EV Rebate | Utility EV page AFDC |
| York Electric Coop | cooperative | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | — | 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.
South Carolina EV registration fees, HOV and toll rules
EV fees
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fee
CurrentLaws and RegulationsOwners of plug-in electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles must pay a biennial fee of $120, in addition to standard registration fees. Hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicle owners must pay a biennial fee of $60. (Reference South Carolina Code of Laws 56-3-645)
AFDC entry · enacted January 1, 2018 · AFDC updated August 9, 2017
HOV and toll lanes
No current HOV-lane or toll exemption for EVs listed for South Carolina.
South Carolina laws that affect EV owners
1 law or regulation (right-to-charge, multifamily charging, parking, inspections and more)
Electric Transportation Stakeholder Group
CurrentLaws and RegulationsThe South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) must engage stakeholders to explore opportunities to advance transportation electrification and identify potential challenges. Regulatory staff must work with private and public sector stakeholders to examine the legislative and regulatory environmental, economic, and customer challenges and opportunities. ORS must submit a report on opportunities to advance transportation electrification to the Joint Committee on the Electrification of Transportation on a bi-annual basis. (Reference South Carolina Code of Laws 58-27-270)
Official program page: report · AFDC entry · enacted May 17, 2021 · AFDC updated December 13, 2021
South Carolina programs for businesses, fleets and public agencies
6 programs
Alternative Fuel Project Grants
CurrentState IncentivesThe South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff-Energy Office (Energy Office) offers grants of up to $50,000 for alternative fuel demonstration projects. Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, public colleges and universities, K-12 public schools, and non-profit organizations. For more information, including how to apply, see the Energy Office's Mini-Grant Program website.
Official program page: Mini-Grant Program · AFDC entry · AFDC updated May 1, 2019
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Revolving Loan Program for Private Entities
CurrentState IncentivesThe South Carolina Business Development Corporation provides low interest loans for a variety of energy efficiency improvements, including AFV conversions and incremental costs, with qualified project payback periods. Eligible recipients include businesses and industries. Utilities, non-profit organizations, and government entities may be eligible under special conditions. The loan may cover up to 100% of the project costs, ranging from $50,000 to $1 million. Repayment terms vary. For more information, including application deadlines, see the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan website. (Reference South Carolina Code of Laws 48-52-650)
Official program page: Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan · AFDC entry · enacted July 1, 1992 · AFDC updated August 9, 2017
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Revolving Loan Program for Public Entities
CurrentState IncentivesThe South Carolina Energy Office (SCEO) provides low interest loans for a variety of energy efficiency improvements, including AFV conversions and the incremental costs of a new AFV, with qualified project payback periods. Loans may cover up to 100% of project costs, ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 per state fiscal year. Eligible recipients include state agencies, local governments, public colleges and universities, school districts, and private non-profit organizations. State agencies and public educational institutions may combine their loan with a ConserFund Plus grant, which may cover up to 30% of total project costs.
Official program page: ConserFund · AFDC entry · enacted July 1, 1992 · AFDC updated August 9, 2016
Battery Manufacturing Tax Incentive
CurrentState IncentivesFor taxation purposes, the taxable fair market value of manufacturing machinery and equipment purchased for use at a renewable energy manufacturing facility may be reduced by 20% of the original cost. Qualified renewable energy manufacturing facilities include those manufacturing batteries for hybrid electric, fuel cell, or other motor vehicles certified by the South Carolina Energy Office.
AFDC entry · enacted June 23, 2010
Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants
CurrentState IncentivesThe South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES) provides U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) funding for projects that reduce diesel emissions in South Carolina. Funding for eligible project costs is available to universities, private organizations, businesses, and local government entities that reduce diesel emissions by retrofitting engines, installing idle reduction technologies, or replacing vehicles and equipment. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including funding amounts and how to apply, see the DES DERA Grants website.
Official program page: DERA Grants · AFDC entry · AFDC updated December 9, 2022
South Carolina's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
CurrentState IncentivesThe U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) NEVI Formula Program required the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) 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 South Carolina's NEVI planning process, see the SCDOT Electric Vehicle Charging Plan website.
Official program page: NEVI Guidance · AFDC entry · AFDC updated November 16, 2022
Public EV charging stations in South Carolina
713 stations · 1,285 Level 2 ports · 975 DC fast ports
| City | Stations | DC fast ports |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 74 | 22 |
| Greenville | 73 | 67 |
| Columbia | 60 | 72 |
| North Charleston | 40 | 31 |
| Myrtle Beach | 36 | 22 |
| Greer | 21 | 15 |
| Summerville | 21 | 5 |
| Spartanburg | 18 | 31 |
| Anderson | 18 | 25 |
| Aiken | 18 | 0 |
| Rock Hill | 16 | 30 |
| Hilton Head Island | 15 | 18 |
| Florence | 12 | 51 |
| Goose Creek | 10 | 0 |
| Conway | 9 | 20 |
| Sumter | 9 | 3 |
| North Myrtle Beach | 8 | 12 |
| Bluffton | 8 | 14 |
| Clemson | 8 | 0 |
| Greenwood | 7 | 10 |
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| ChargePoint | 268 |
| Non-networked | 117 |
| Tesla Destination | 81 |
| Blink | 59 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 49 |
| Rivian Waypoints | 27 |
| EVgo | 17 |
| EV Connect | 13 |
| Red E | 10 |
| IONNA | 10 |
| Vialynk | 7 |
| Electrify America | 6 |
Connectors: J1772 at 472 stations, CCS at 155, NACS/Tesla at 152, CHAdeMO at 49.
Cost to charge an EV at home in South Carolina
About $5.88 per 100 miles at 15.90¢/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 South Carolina
69 EVs and 38 plug-in hybrids · 1.1% of South Carolina listings · median EV asking $34,189
Frequently asked questions
- Are there EV rebates or tax credits in South Carolina?
- The U.S. Department of Energy lists no current state-level purchase rebate or tax credit for EV drivers in South Carolina as of November 6, 2026. 4 electric utilities in South Carolina offer EV programs such as charger rebates or EV rates.
- Is there still a federal EV tax credit in South Carolina?
- 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 South Carolina charge an EV registration fee?
- Yes — Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fee: Owners of plug-in electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles must pay a biennial fee of $120, in addition to standard registration fees. Hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicle owners must pay a biennial fee of $60. (AFDC, as of November 6, 2026).
- Can EVs use HOV lanes in South Carolina?
- AFDC lists no current HOV-lane exemption for EVs in South Carolina.
- How many public EV charging stations are in South Carolina?
- 713 open public charging stations with 1,285 Level 2 and 975 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 South Carolina?
- At South Carolina's average residential electricity price of 15.90¢ per kWh (EIA, Year-to-Date through August 2026), about $5.88 per 100 miles for an EV using 37 kWh/100 mi. Regular gasoline averaged $3.69/gal (Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C), EIA week of November 2, 2026).
- How many electric cars are for sale in South Carolina on AutosXchange?
- 69 EVs and 38 plug-in hybrids from South Carolina dealers, 1.1% of listings in the state; median EV asking price $34,189.
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.