What EV incentives are available in North Carolina in 2025?

North Carolina offers 2 EV incentives in 2025, including utility and charger programs and charger installation rebates.

Can I combine North Carolina EV incentives with the federal $7,500 tax credit?

Yes — North Carolina incentives can be stacked on top of the federal §30D $7,500 New Clean Vehicle Credit. The federal credit has income limits ($150k single / $300k joint). North Carolina incentives may have separate eligibility requirements.

North Carolina EV Incentives 2025

Complete guide to North Carolina electric vehicle rebates, tax credits, charger incentives, and how to stack them with the $7,500 federal EV credit.

Federal Credit

$7,500

§30D New EV (income-limited)

North Carolina Max Incentives

$400

2 programs available

Combined Potential

$7,900

Federal + North Carolina stacked

Federal §30D New Clean Vehicle Credit

Stackable with all North Carolina incentives above. Up to $7,500 for qualifying new EVs.

Income limit (single): $150,000 AGI

Income limit (joint): $300,000 AGI

Car MSRP cap: $55,000

SUV/truck MSRP cap: $80,000

Check Your Eligibility Leasing Gets Credit with No Income Limit

North Carolina EV Charger Rebates

Charger Rebate

up to $200

Duke Energy NC EV Charger Rebate

Rebate for residential Level 2 EVSE from Duke Energy Carolinas/Progress.

Eligibility:Duke Energy NC customer.

Vehicle types:BEV, PHEV

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