Eversource EV charger rebate
As of October 5, 2026, the Eversource Massachusetts home charging rebate is open in Massachusetts: Single household: up to $700 toward wiring or panel upgrades on the standard rate, up to $1,000 in an environmental justice community, up to $1,700 including the charger on the Discount Rate.
Eversource rebate at a glance
| Amount | Single household: up to $700 toward wiring or panel upgrades on the standard rate, up to $1,000 in an environmental justice community, up to $1,700 including the charger on the Discount Rate |
|---|---|
| Pays toward | electrical work (wiring, outlet or panel), not the charger |
| Where | Eversource electric service area in Massachusetts |
| Income tiers | Discount Rate customers can also be reimbursed for the charger. |
| Rate or program enrollment | Must enroll in Managed Charging. |
| Other conditions | Wi-Fi Level 2 smart charger, 80 A or less, on the Eversource Qualified Product List. |
| How to apply | Apply through the Eversource EV rebate portal with Managed Charging enrollment by November 1, 2026. |
| Status | Open, confirmed October 5, 2026 |
| Program page | Electric Vehicle Home Charging Rebates in Massachusetts, Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
In the program's own words
These are the sentences on the program page that the amount and eligibility above come from, as the page read on October 5, 2026:
Customers on the standard rate can receive up to $700 towards wiring or panel upgrades
Customers on the Discount Rate can receive up to $1,700 total toward wiring or panel upgrades and EV charger cost
you'll need to install a Wi-Fi compatible Level 2 smart charger that is 80 amps or less and is listed on our Qualified Product List
All applications must be submitted accurately, completely, and with Managed Charging enrollment by November 1, 2026 to receive a rebate.
Which chargers qualify
The program pays only for chargers on its own approved list.
We do not match our catalog of 240 Level 2 chargers against that list, because a model's place on it is the program's decision and changes over time. Check the approved list on the program page before you buy.
NSTAR Electric Company served 1,303,076 residential customers in 2024, the number 24 US electric utility by that count, per the EIA-861 annual survey. Program page read October 5, 2026; we re-read it monthly.
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Eversource rebate questions
- How much is the Eversource EV charger rebate?
- As of October 5, 2026: Single household: up to $700 toward wiring or panel upgrades on the standard rate, up to $1,000 in an environmental justice community, up to $1,700 including the charger on the Discount Rate. It pays toward electrical work (wiring, outlet or panel), not the charger.
- Who qualifies for the Eversource EV charger rebate?
- Residential customers in this area: Eversource electric service area in Massachusetts. Discount Rate customers can also be reimbursed for the charger. Must enroll in Managed Charging. Wi-Fi Level 2 smart charger, 80 A or less, on the Eversource Qualified Product List.
- Which chargers qualify for the Eversource rebate?
- The program pays only for chargers on its own approved list. Check that list on the program page before buying; we do not match our catalog against it.
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