Your complete guide to Georgia EV tax credits and rebates in 2025

If you're considering switching to an electric vehicle in Georgia, you'll find a supportive landscape of incentives even without a state tax credit. While Georgia ended its EV tax credit program in 2016, the state has built a comprehensive network of utility rebates, charging incentives, and infrastructure programs that put cash directly in your pocket.

From utility rebates that provided up to $360 annually for vehicle purchases to comprehensive charging infrastructure programs offering up to $250 in charger rebates, Georgia created an incentive landscape that makes electric vehicle ownership accessible and affordable. We'll walk you through every available program—federal, utility, and state—and help you understand how to maximize your savings while going electric in Georgia.

While Georgia doesn't offer its own EV tax credit, the state has built a comprehensive network of utility incentives that provide immediate cash back. 

Utility rebate programs

Three Georgia utilities offer substantial EV rebates, which come as monthly bill credits—no complicated tax paperwork required. These utilities provide first-year ownership support through monthly credits designed to offset charging costs.

• Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative offers a Drive Free for a Year program. Residents qualify by purchasing a new battery electric vehicle and earn a $30 monthly energy credit during their first year of EV ownership, totaling $360 in savings for the year.

• Snapping Shoals EMC offers a similar EV incentive. This program applies to new purchases and leases and offers a $30 monthly credit, intended to cover the cost of charging your EV during your first year of ownership.

• Tri-County EMC residential customers can benefit from incentives by qualifying for the EV365 program, which provides a $30 monthly bill credit during the first year of EV ownership.

High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane exemption

As an EV owner, you can save time and money by using high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on highways regardless of the number of passengers. Plus, with a PeachPass, you can access high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes at no additional cost.

Home charging transforms your EV ownership experience and saves serious money. While public charging can cost $0.41 per kWh, home charging typically runs $0.16 per kWh in Georgia. 

Georgia utilities recognize that widespread EV adoption depends on convenient home charging, which is why several utilities across the state offer substantial charger incentives designed to make home charging accessible even for houses that need electrical upgrades.

Utility EV charger rebate programs

Twelve utilities across Georgia offer Level 2 EV charger rebates ranging from $50 to $250. Many cover the charger itself, while some also help with necessary electrical work, making home charging accessible even for houses that need electrical upgrades.

Commercial EV charger incentives

• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Tax Credit for Businesses: Commercial entities can claim a state tax credit of up to $2,500 (as much as 10%) to cover a portion of the cost of EV charger installation. This credit applies to Level 2 and DC Fast charging stations.

• Georgia Power Company uses a tiered structure for business rebates. If your business installs five or fewer Level 2 chargers, you can qualify for up to $2,000 for the entire project, with a limit of $50 per kWh. For projects with six or more Level 2 chargers, there's a rebate of $250 per kWh, with limits of $20,000 per project and $40,000 per year. For DC Fast chargers, businesses can qualify for $100 per kWh in rebates, up to $20,000 per project and $40,000 annually.

• Cobb EMC offers grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for businesses, depending on project size and available funds. Your charging project must be publicly available to qualify.

• Sumter EMC commercial customers can qualify for a $500 rebate per charger, valid for Level 2 and DC Fast charging.

Electrical panel upgrade support

Many Georgia homes, particularly those built before 1990, need electrical panel upgrades to safely support Level 2 EV charging. Most home chargers require a 240-volt, 40-amp circuit, and older 100-amp electrical panels often lack sufficient capacity.

The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit covers up to 30% of electrical panel upgrade costs (capped at $600) when the upgrade supports EV charging, but this credit only applies to work completed before December 31, 2025.

Before installing an EV charger, have a qualified electrician assess your electrical panel's capacity. Many utility rebate programs require this assessment anyway, and it ensures your home can safely handle the additional electrical load.

Time-of-use rates and smart charging incentives

Smart EV owners charge when electricity is cheapest. In Georgia, charging during peak hours can cost significantly more than charging overnight when demand is lower.

Several Georgia utilities offer special time-of-use rates and managed charging programs specifically designed for EV owners, which can save substantial amounts annually on charging costs. These programs reward you for charging during off-peak hours when the grid has excess capacity.

• Georgia Power offers two residential options. The time-of-use plan charges $0.137 per kWh during on-peak hours (2 to 7 PM weekdays) or $0.0146 per kWh off-peak, with demand charges up to $11.70 per kWh. The Overnight Advantage plan waves demand charges for a slightly higher per-kWh rate: $0.286 per kWh on-peak, $0.098 per kWh off-peak, and only $0.021/kWh during super-off-peak hours (11 PM to 7 AM).

• Coastal Electric Cooperative offers rates ranging from $0.20 per kWh during on-peak hours to only $0.05 per kWh during super off-peak hours (10 PM to 6 AM), providing up to 75% savings for overnight charging.

• Cobb EMC residential customers can join the NiteFlex program and get up to 400 kWh of free energy each month between midnight and 6 AM, with additional usage at $0.05 per kWh.

• Flint Energies provides a super-off-peak rate of $0.05 per kWh for charging between midnight and 6 AM, with a $35 monthly basic charge and $25 bill credit during the first year.

Most modern EVs and home chargers can be programmed to automatically start charging during off-peak hours, making these savings completely hands-off once you set them up.

According to data from the Alternative Fuels Data Center, Georgia has approximately 2,241 public charging stations statewide as of September 2025, including 6,304 public charging ports. Of those publicly available chargers, 4,515 are Level 2 stations and 1,789 are DC fast chargers.

Where to find public charging stations

The state continues investing in charging infrastructure to support growing EV adoption. Stations are rapidly appearing along highways to make longer trips more convenient, with most charging options located in Atlanta, followed by Alpharetta and then Savannah.  

Public charging costs and economics

Public charging in Georgia averages $0.41 per kWh. Many networks now use variable pricing that accounts for location, time of day, and power delivery, so costs can fluctuate throughout the day.

Level 2 public charging typically costs less but charges more slowly, making it better suited for longer stops like shopping or dining.

Georgia makes going electric more practical with a growing mix of utility rebates, time-of-use rate programs, and expanding charging infrastructure. By combining these programs—and pairing your EV with solar panels—you can maximize savings on both installation and ongoing charging. Many Georgia utilities offer rebates for EV purchases and home charger installations, along with extra incentives for customers who bundle projects or enroll in time-of-use plans. 

With continued investment in EV infrastructure and supportive clean energy policies through 2030, Georgia is creating a future where driving electric is affordable, efficient, and aligned with the state’s clean transportation goals.