National Grid and your EV charger
National Grid offers 6 electric vehicle (EV) programs in Massachusetts that we have verified against its own published terms, listed below with the amount, the funding status and the date we checked.
Federal listing checked 2026-08-25
| Program | Type | Who qualifies | Amount | Status | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charging Upgrade Program (residential wiring rebate) | Electrical work, toward the wiring | Residential | $700–$1,000 | Open, ends 2026-12-10 | 2026-08-25 | nationalgridus.com |
| Turnkey EV Charging Installation Program (full-service wiring, EJP/R-2 customers) | Electrical work, toward the wiring | Residential | $1,000–$2,000 | Open, ends 2026-12-10 | 2026-08-25 | nationalgridus.com |
| R-2 Discount Rate EVSE Purchase Rebate | EV charger rebate | Residential; income-qualified only | $700 | Open, ends 2026-12-10 | 2026-08-25 | nationalgridus.com |
| Off-Peak Charging Program (Charge Smart MA app) | EV program | Residential | $0.05/kWh discount | Open | 2026-08-25 | nationalgridus.com |
| Public/Workplace EV Charging Program (commercial make-ready and Level 2 EVSE rebate) | EV program | Commercial | $50–$100 per-option maximum | Open, ends 2026-10-01 | 2026-08-31 | nationalgridus.com |
| DCFC Installation Rebate (Public/Workplace Program, DCFC equipment tier) | EV program | Commercial | 25% of cost, up to $100,000 | Open, ends 2026-10-01 | 2026-08-25 | nationalgridus.com |
Verified programs
- Single-family home or 2-4 unit building in National Grid Massachusetts Electric territory
- Own National Grid electric account
- Own or lease a plug-in electric vehicle
- Single-family applicants must enroll in the Off-Peak Charging Program
- Tenants or landlords of 2-4 unit buildings may have exemptions from Off-Peak enrollment (not itemized on the page)
- Massachusetts electric customer on R-2 discount rate code OR in an Environmental Justice Population area
- Residential only: single-family or 2-4 unit home
- Single-family homeowners must own or lease an EV
- R-2 charger-purchase incentive requires EV purchase price <= $55,000
- National Grid Massachusetts customer on the R-2 discount (low-income) rate code
- EV purchase price <= $55,000
- National Grid Massachusetts residential electric account
- Compatible EV or home charger (one required, not both)
- Download Charge Smart MA app or use the web portal
Capped at $400,000 per project.
- Commercial, municipal, or public/workplace charging site in National Grid Massachusetts territory
- Tier and percentage depend on Environmental Justice Community status and income-qualification of the site
- Preference given to sites serving Environmental Justice Communities
- Commercial/public charging site in National Grid Massachusetts territory
- DCFC equipment rebate only available in an Environmental Justice Community; National Grid's page states no DCFC equipment rebate outside EJC areas
- Make-ready infrastructure funding (up to 100% of costs) may still apply outside EJC areas, under National Grid's separate Public/Workplace EV Charging Program
Conditions are quoted from each program’s own published terms as we read them on the date shown. Meeting them is what makes an application eligible; it is not an approval, and a utility can apply requirements it does not publish.
Listed by the Department of Energy
- EV Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate
- EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate
- Make-Ready or Pre-Wiring Rebate for EV Chargers
- EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate
- EV Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Station Installation Rebate
- Fleet Electrification Assessment
Names as published by the Alternative Fuels Data Center, checked 2026-08-25. The federal listing carries no amounts; the figures above come from National Grid's own published terms.
Questions about National Grid in Massachusetts
How much is the National Grid EV charger rebate in Massachusetts?
For residential customers who meet its income qualification, National Grid's R-2 Discount Rate EVSE Purchase Rebate in Massachusetts is $700 (Open, ends 2026-12-10, checked 2026-08-25).
Is the National Grid EV charger rebate still available in Massachusetts?
Yes. National Grid's R-2 Discount Rate EVSE Purchase Rebate in Massachusetts: Open, ends 2026-12-10, income-qualified only, checked 2026-08-25 against National Grid's own published terms.
Where the federal credit went
There is no federal EV charger tax credit for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. Section 30C was terminated by section 70504 of Public Law 119-21. Any quote or article that nets a federal credit against your cost today is out of date — which is most of them.
Utility’s own page: https://www.nationalgridus.com/electric-vehicle-hub/
Price the install for your address
Whatever National Grid does or does not pay, the install cost is driven by your panel, the run and the permit. Model it in a couple of minutes.