Electric vehicle incentives & rebates in Utah
3 state or local incentives for drivers, 1 charging incentive, 1 utility with residential EV programs — plus EV fees, HOV rules, public charging and the cost to charge in Utah. 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
Utah EV rebates, tax credits and perks
Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspections Exemption
CurrentState IncentivesVehicles powered exclusively by electricity are exempt from state motor vehicle emissions inspections. (Reference Utah Code 41-1a-1223 and 41-6a-1642)
AFDC entry · enacted March 24, 2020 · AFDC updated April 10, 2020
Natural Gas and Electric Vehicle Weight Exemption
CurrentState IncentivesA vehicle primarily powered by natural gas or electric battery power may exceed the state's gross vehicle weight limits by a weight equal to the difference between the weight of the vehicle with the natural gas tank and fueling system or the weight of the vehicle with the electric battery power system and the weight of a comparable vehicle with a diesel tank and fueling system. The maximum gross weight may not exceed 82,000 pounds. (Reference Utah Administrative Code R909-2-5)
AFDC entry · amended April 1, 2025
Qualified Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit
CurrentState IncentivesTaxpayers may be eligible for a tax credit for the purchase of a qualified heavy-duty AFV. The qualified heavy-duty AFV tax credit is available through July 1, 2029. Qualifying fuels include natural gas, electricity, and hydrogen. Each qualified heavy-duty AFV is eligible for the following tax credit amounts: Year Credit Amount 2023 $12,000 2024 $10,500 2025 $9,000 2026 $7,500 2027 $6,000 2028 $4,500 2029 $3,000 2030 $1,500 At least 50% of the qualified vehicle's miles must be driven in the state. A single taxpayer may claim credits for up to 10 AFVs annually.
Official program page: Alternative Fuel Heavy Duty Vehicle Tax Credit Program · AFDC entry · amended March 22, 2017 · AFDC updated March 10, 2021
Utah home and community charging incentives
Propane and Electricity Tax Exemptions
CurrentState IncentivesPropane and electricity used to operate motor vehicles are exempt from state motor fuel taxes. For more information, see the Utah State Tax Commission website. (Reference Utah Code 59-13-102, 59-13-201, and 59-13-301)
Official program page: Utah State Tax Commission · AFDC entry · amended March 23, 2011 · AFDC updated March 10, 2021
Utah utility EV programs
1 utility list residential EV programs; 1 offer an EV or time-of-use rate and 1 charger incentives
| Utility | Type | Residential EV programs | Business / fleet programs | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Power | investor-owned utility (IOU) | ⚡ EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate | 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Purchase Rebate 🔌 EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate 🔌 EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Installation 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.
Utah EV registration fees, HOV and toll rules
EV fees
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Registration Fees
CurrentLaws and RegulationsElectric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) owners and owners of vehicles powered by a fuel other than gasoline, diesel, electricity, natural gas, or propane are required to pay an additional annual registration fee. A six-month registration option with fees at lower amounts is also available. Annual fee amounts as of April 1, 2025 are as follows: Registration Fee ------ ------------------ EV $143.25 PHEV $62.25 HEV $24.25 Use the Utah State Tax Commissioner Motor Vehicle Portal Fee Estimator to estimate total cost of registration and fees.
Official program page: Fee Estimator · AFDC entry · amended March 21, 2022 · AFDC updated April 8, 2022
HOV and toll lanes
No current HOV-lane or toll exemption for EVs listed for Utah. Ended: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Decal and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption (2025-09-29); High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption (2010-12-31).
Utah laws that affect EV owners
3 law or regulations (right-to-charge, multifamily charging, parking, inspections and more)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Inspection and Permit
CurrentLaws and RegulationsThe Utah State Tax Commission (Commission) may require vehicles operating on clean fuels to be inspected for safe operation. In addition, clean fuel vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds or have more than three axels are required to obtain a special fuel user permit from the Commission. Clean fuels are defined as propane, natural gas, electricity, and hydrogen. (Reference Utah Code 59-13-102, 59-13-303, and 59-13-304)
AFDC entry · amended March 23, 2011
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Fee and Tax
CurrentLaws and RegulationsThe retail sale of electricity for EV charging is subject to a 12.5% tax. The tax may be based on kilowatt hours sold, the cost to charge per hour, or a subscription fee. Additional requirements apply. (Reference Utah Code 59-30-101 and 59-30-102)
AFDC entry · enacted March 2, 2023 · AFDC updated July 13, 2023
Road Usage Charge Program
CurrentLaws and RegulationsThe owner of an all-electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) may enroll in the Utah Department of Transportation's (UDOT) mileage-based roadway operations and maintenance fee program in lieu of paying additional EV, PHEV, or HEV registration fees. To participate, the owner or lessee must enroll, report mileage driven, and pay the road usage fee for each payment period. Fees are usually adjusted annually for inflation, according to the consumer price index (CPI) in the event it is greater than zero.
Official program page: Road Usage Charge · AFDC entry · amended March 21, 2022 · AFDC updated April 8, 2022
Recently ended Utah EV programs
1 program ended in the last 3 years
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Decal and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption
Ended (expired 2025-09-29)State IncentivesPropane, natural gas, all-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and hydrogen vehicles are permitted to use HOV lanes, regardless of the number of passengers. Qualified vehicles must display the special decal issued by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). This program expired September 30, 2025. For more information about qualifying vehicles and the exemption, see the UDOT Clean Fuel Vehicle Decal and Permit website. (Reference Utah Code 41-1a-416, 41-6a-702, 59-13-102, and 72-6-121)
Official program page: Clean Fuel Vehicle Decal and Permit · AFDC entry · amended March 30, 2011
Utah programs for businesses, fleets and public agencies
3 programs
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversion Grants
CurrentState IncentivesThe Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Conversion to Alternate Fuel Grant Program provides grants to businesses and government entities that install conversion equipment on eligible vehicles that allows the vehicles to operate on alternative fuel. Award recipients are required to pass these savings along to the individual who purchases the converted vehicle. Grants may cover 50% of the cost of conversion, up to $2,500. Eligible vehicles must operate solely on alternative fuel and may include on-road vehicles and off-road equipment. Eligible alternative fuels include propane, natural gas, and electricity.
Official program page: DEQ · AFDC entry · amended April 1, 2025 · AFDC updated March 20, 2026
Clean Fleet Grants
CurrentState IncentivesThe Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the Clean Fleet Program. The Clean Fleet Program provides reimbursement grants, up to a certain percentage, to fleets to replace existing fleet vehicles and non-road diesel equipment with all-electric (up to 45% reimbursement, including charging equipment and installation), low-nitrogen oxides (NOx) (up to 35% reimbursement), or new diesel (up to 25% reimbursement) vehicles. Replacement vehicles that are low-NOx can be compressed natural gas or diesel engines pursuant to California Air Resources Board Optional Low-NOx Standards.
Official program page: California Air Resources Board Optional Low-NOx Standards · AFDC entry · enacted April 1, 2025 · AFDC updated March 23, 2026
Utah's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
CurrentState IncentivesThe U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) NEVI Formula Program required the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) 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 Utah's NEVI planning process, see the UDOT Plan website.
Official program page: NEVI Guidance · AFDC entry · AFDC updated September 14, 2022
Public EV charging stations in Utah
1,030 stations · 2,195 Level 2 ports · 1,040 DC fast ports
| City | Stations | DC fast ports |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 196 | 109 |
| Draper | 44 | 26 |
| Ogden | 44 | 24 |
| Orem | 41 | 42 |
| West Valley City | 41 | 37 |
| Sandy | 40 | 13 |
| Taylorsville | 40 | 18 |
| Provo | 39 | 24 |
| Park City | 35 | 36 |
| Lehi | 34 | 1 |
| Murray | 33 | 9 |
| Logan | 23 | 16 |
| St. George | 20 | 33 |
| Layton | 14 | 16 |
| South Salt Lake | 13 | 23 |
| Cedar City | 13 | 42 |
| Springdale | 12 | 0 |
| South Jordan | 12 | 26 |
| Kaysville | 12 | 0 |
| Heber City | 11 | 0 |
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| ChargePoint | 680 |
| Non-networked | 67 |
| Blink | 64 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 48 |
| Tesla Destination | 46 |
| Electrify America | 23 |
| EVgo | 10 |
| Loop | 9 |
| Walmart | 9 |
| Noodoe | 8 |
| ChargeLab | 8 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 6 |
Connectors: J1772 at 801 stations, CCS at 154, NACS/Tesla at 133, CHAdeMO at 72.
Cost to charge an EV at home in Utah
About $4.88 per 100 miles at 13.19¢/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 Utah
291 EVs and 86 plug-in hybrids · 5.6% of Utah listings · median EV asking $30,495
Frequently asked questions
- Are there EV rebates or tax credits in Utah?
- Yes. The U.S. Department of Energy lists 3 state or local incentives for drivers, 1 charging incentive, 1 utility with residential EV programs in Utah (as of November 6, 2026): Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspections Exemption; Natural Gas and Electric Vehicle Weight Exemption; Qualified Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit; Propane and Electricity Tax Exemptions. Funding and eligibility change, so check each official program page.
- Is there still a federal EV tax credit in Utah?
- 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 Utah charge an EV registration fee?
- Yes — Alternative Fuel Vehicle Registration Fees: Electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) owners and owners of vehicles powered by a fuel other than gasoline, diesel, electricity, natural gas, or propane are requi (AFDC, as of November 6, 2026).
- Can EVs use HOV lanes in Utah?
- AFDC lists no current HOV-lane exemption for EVs in Utah; a previous program (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Decal and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption) is no longer active.
- How many public EV charging stations are in Utah?
- 1,030 open public charging stations with 2,195 Level 2 and 1,040 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 Utah?
- At Utah's average residential electricity price of 13.19¢ per kWh (EIA, Year-to-Date through August 2026), about $4.88 per 100 miles for an EV using 37 kWh/100 mi. Regular gasoline averaged $4.21/gal (Rocky Mountain (PADD 4), EIA week of November 2, 2026).
- How many electric cars are for sale in Utah on AutosXchange?
- 291 EVs and 86 plug-in hybrids from Utah dealers, 5.6% of listings in the state; median EV asking price $30,495.
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.