SMUD EV Charger Rebate (2026): Charge@Home Rules

The SMUD EV charger rebate, called Charge@Home, pays up to $850 toward a home EV charger and its circuit, according to the SMUD pages DuloCore checked on November 3, 2026. That is up to $100 for a qualifying Level 2 charger plus up to $750 for a circuit installed through the SMUD Contractor Network, and a circuit sharing device can earn up to $200. Your plug-in EV must be registered with the DMV at your SMUD address, in the account holder name.

For charger programs across California, see our guide to EV charger rebates in California.

The SMUD residential EV page puts the median cost of a charger plus circuit installation in its program at $1,746, before any rebate.

How Much Is the SMUD EV Charger Rebate in 2026?

On November 3, 2026, SMUD listed three Charge@Home incentives for homes in its Sacramento service area: the charger, a circuit sharing or energy management device, and the circuit installation.

The SMUD Charge@Home terms and conditions set these maximums:

Charge@Home incentive	SMUD maximum
Qualifying EV charging unit	$100
Circuit sharing or energy management device	$200
EV charger circuit, installed by a SMUD Contractor Network electrician	$750

Each payment is capped at what you paid. SMUD allows one combined rebate per account and address per lifetime, first come, first served while funds last.

See all SMUD EV charger programs DuloCore tracks.

Who Qualifies for the SMUD EV Charger Rebate?

A SMUD residential customer needs a plug-in EV registered with the DMV at that address, in the account holder name, and a purchase or installation on or after December 8, 2021.

SMUD counts four-wheel, light duty passenger vehicles only, and a California state licensed contractor must install any new circuit.

The SMUD qualified charger list requires a new charger with output up to 32 amps (7.7 kW) on a breaker of 40 amps at most, a J1772 or NACS connector, ENERGY STAR certification and a 3-year warranty. The Tesla Wall Connector falls outside these specifications, but Tesla drivers can use an adapter with any listed charger.

For other SMUD offers, see our guide to SMUD home energy rebates.

How Do I Apply for the SMUD EV Charger Rebate?

Pick one of three SMUD Charge@Home options: apply yourself for equipment you bought, let a SMUD Contractor Network electrician file it, or use the income-eligible path.

On the SMUD Charge@Home page, Option A covers equipment you already bought, Option B sends an electrician who installs and files for you, and Option C serves Energy Assistance Program Rate customers.

The SMUD customer on the bill signs the application and adds proof of DMV registration; a circuit claim also needs the building permit. SMUD says it mails payment within 1 to 2 weeks after approval, though it can take longer.

Our guide to EV charger installation in Sacramento covers local installers.

PG&E customers use the PG&E residential EV charging rebate instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Get a Free EV Charger From SMUD?

Yes, if SMUD approves your application. Customers enrolled in or eligible for the SMUD Energy Assistance Program Rate who live in a single-family home can apply for a free Level 2 charger and the work for a 32A charger on a 40A circuit, with panel upgrades excluded.

The SMUD income-eligible charger page also asks for a new or used EV, owned or leased, and a signed property owner waiver.

Has the Federal 30C Charger Credit Ended?

Yes. The federal 30C charger credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026.

Does SMUD Give a Lower Rate for Charging an EV at Home?

Yes. SMUD gives customers who register their EV a discount of 1.5 cents on all electricity used between midnight and 6 AM.