EV charger installation in Colorado Springs costs $1,100 to $1,700 for most homeowners in 2026. Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) and Black Hills Energy serves the area at $0.122/kWh Colorado Springs Utilities residential rate. Black Hills Energy $500 rebate (up to $1,300 income-qualified): $500 standard. $1,300 income-qualified. Apply by December 31, 2026.. Federal 30% credit up to $1,000 through June 30, 2026.
Colorado Springs is Colorado's second-largest city and one of the most unique metropolitan areas in the United States. Sitting at 6,035 feet elevation in the shadow of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs is home to four major military installations including Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, and the Air Force Academy. The military presence brings a large, disciplined, and increasingly technology-savvy population who represent one of the most rapidly growing EV adoption demographics in the region. Two utilities serve Colorado Springs: Colorado Springs Utilities, the city-owned municipal electric utility, serves most of the city proper while Black Hills Energy serves surrounding areas. Black Hills Energy offers a $500 rebate for Level 2 EV charger installation, rising to $1,300 for income-qualified households.
Colorado Springs has a character unlike any other Colorado city. The combination of a massive military presence, world-class natural attractions including Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, and a growing technology sector anchored by companies like Comcast's NBCUniversal Technology Studio and a growing aerospace cluster creates a city with unusually high per-capita technology awareness. Military households tend to own EVs at increasing rates as service members appreciate lower operating costs and reduced dependence on fuel supply chains. Colorado Springs outdoor culture, where residents drive to trailheads and state parks frequently, creates natural EV charging scenarios that differ from typical commuter patterns.
Four military installations create one of the most unique EV markets in the Mountain West
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Two utilities serve the Colorado Springs area. Colorado Springs Utilities, the city-owned municipal utility, serves most of Colorado Springs proper at residential rates of approximately $0.122 per kWh. CSU does not currently offer a residential EV charger purchase rebate but offers commercial rebates of up to $1,200 per Level 2 port for businesses. Black Hills Energy serves surrounding areas including Fountain, Security, and parts of El Paso County at competitive rates. Black Hills Energy offers a $500 rebate for Level 2 EV charger installation, $1,300 for income-qualified households, through its residential rebate program expiring December 31, 2026. The federal 30 percent tax credit covers up to $1,000 of installation costs through June 30, 2026.
The City of Colorado Springs requires an electrical permit for Level 2 EV charger installations through the Colorado Springs Regional Building Department. Permit fees typically range from $100 to $300. Most residential permits are processed within 3 to 5 business days. Colorado state law requires all EV charger installations to be performed by a licensed Colorado master electrician, licensed journeyman electrician, licensed residential wireman, or properly supervised electrical apprentice. Black Hills Energy requires rebate applications to be submitted by December 31, 2026 and reserves the right to audit installations to verify the rebated equipment is installed. Contact Black Hills Energy at ReadyEV@blackhillscorp.com for rebate application assistance.
Our Colorado Springs installer network covers El Paso and Teller counties including Manitou Springs, Fountain, Security-Widefield, Peyton, Falcon, Black Forest, Monument, Palmer Lake, and all communities throughout the Pikes Peak region. We serve all Colorado Springs neighborhoods from the historic Old Colorado City and Broadmoor districts to the growing Briargate and Powers corridors.
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