Programs
Money and rules in Massachusetts.
Summarized from the Department of Energy's Laws and Incentives record, pulled
2026-09-10, with a link to the original beside each one. Programs change and most of them run out
of money, so check the current terms with whoever runs it before you count on it.
Funding
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Rebate
Funding
Residential customers of participating Massachusetts municipal light plants (MLPs) may be eligible for a free or discounted Level 2 EV charger through the Massachusetts NextZero program. Incentives vary by MLP.
Multi-Family Housing (MFH) and Educational Campus Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
Funding
The Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) provides grants for 60% of the cost of Level 1 or Level 2 EV chargers installed at MFHs and educational campuses, up to $50,000 per street address.
Public Access Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
Funding
The Public Access Charging Program provides grants to non-residential entities for 80% of the cost of Level 2 EV chargers and installation, and a maximum of $50,000 per street address for hardware and installation costs. Installations at government property qualify for 100% of the cost, up to $50,000.
Workplace and Fleet Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
Funding
The Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) provides grants for 60% of the cost of Level 1 or Level 2 EV chargers, up to $50,000 per street address. Eligible entities include workplaces and fleets with 15 or more employees on site.
Rules that affect an installation
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Building Standards
Rule
Certain commercial buildings with new parking spaces must provide EV-ready spaces according to the total number of parking spaces: Number of Parking Spaces Minimum Number of EV-Ready Spaces 2–6 1 7–13 2 14–20 3 21–40 4 41 or more 10% but not more than 16 spaces An EV-ready space is defined as a designated parking...
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Policies for Associations – City of Cambridge
Rule
Associations in the City of Cambridge may not prohibit the installation or use of an EV charger in a homeowner’s designated parking space. Associations may put reasonable restrictions on EV chargers, but the policies may not significantly increase the cost of the EV charger or prohibit installation.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Policies for Condos, Historic Districts, and Conservation Associations
Rule
A condominium’s governing organization may install EV charging only in common areas, and such installations are not treated as “improvements” requiring Section 18 procedures if a majority of unit owners present at a duly noticed meeting approve.
Electric Vehicle Charger Standard
Context
The commissioner of energy resources can change energy efficiency standards, including for electric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE), and may allow models that use more energy than current limits. Any new or updated standard will not take effect for at least one year after it is adopted.
Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Requirements
Context
Owners and operators of public EV chargers that require payment must provide payment options that allow access by the public. In addition, payment should not require users to pay a subscription fee or obtain a membership of any kind; however, required fees may be conditional on such memberships.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Efficiency Requirements
Context
EV chargers sold in Massachusetts must meet energy efficiency standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). For more information, see the DOER Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards website. (Reference Code of Massachusetts Regulations 225-9)
Public Utility Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rate Proposal Requirement
Context
By August 11, 2023, public electric utilities must submit EV TOU rate proposals to offer EV TOU rates to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
Federal programs
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants
Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) offers funding to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technology Office (VTO) offers grants of up to $36 million for the design, development, and demonstration of MHD EV charging infrastructure through the SuperTruck Charge program.
Electric Vehicle Charging on Federal Property
Context
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) or any federal agency may install electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for federal employees and others authorized to park at federal facilities to charge their privately owned vehicles.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program
Funding
The CMAQ Program provides funding to state departments of transportation (DOTs), local governments, and transit agencies for projects and programs that help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act by reducing mobile source emissions and regional congestion on transportation networks.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Grants and Loan Guarantees
Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides loan guarantees and grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements, including EV charging stations.
National Alternative Fuels Corridors
Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designates a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along national highway system corridors.
Other Massachusetts EV programs on the public record
These are about vehicles rather than chargers. Listed so you know they exist,
each one linking to its AFDC entry.