LADWP offers up to $1,000 rebate for qualifying Level 2 EV charger purchase and installation. An additional $250 for a dedicated EV TOU meter and an extra $500 for income-qualified Lifeline customers. The federal 30% credit of up to $1,000 expires June 30, 2026 but LADWP confirms its rebate continues beyond that date. A licensed electrician is required to claim installation costs.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power serves approximately 1.5 million residential customers across the City of Los Angeles, making it the largest municipal utility in the United States. LADWP has operated one of the most generous residential EV charger rebate programs in California since the program launched under the Charge Up LA initiative. In 2026 the program continues with up to $1,000 for qualifying Level 2 charger hardware and professional installation combined.
One important distinction that sets LADWP apart from utilities like Xcel Energy or ComEd is that LADWP explicitly confirmed its rebate program continues even after the federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit expires on June 30, 2026. LADWP's own website states: "Though the federal tax credit is expiring, LADWP's EV charger rebate won't." This means Los Angeles homeowners who miss the June 30 federal deadline can still claim significant savings from LADWP's ongoing program.
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Hardware and installation of qualifying Level 2 charger. All residential customers.
Extra rebate for installing a dedicated TOU meter for EV charging. Enables rate discount.
Income-qualified customers enrolled in LADWP assistance programs receive additional rebate.
Covers 30% of installation costs up to $1,000. Expires June 30, 2026 for residential.
All programs combined through June 30, 2026
The LADWP dedicated EV meter is a separate electric meter installed specifically for your EV charger circuit that enables the $0.025 per kWh TOU rate discount on all electricity used to charge your vehicle. The dedicated meter gives LADWP the ability to bill your EV charging separately from your household electricity, applying the discount rate only to the charging energy. The $250 meter rebate helps offset the cost of this additional meter installation.
Whether the dedicated meter makes financial sense depends on how much you drive. A Taycan owner driving 60 miles per day uses roughly 17 kWh per day for charging. The $0.025 per kWh discount saves approximately $0.43 per day or $157 per year before accounting for the $10 per month minimum charge on the dedicated meter. After the minimum charge the net annual savings are approximately $37 to $60 per year for average drivers. For high-mileage drivers the savings are more meaningful. Contact LADWP at 866-484-0433 to discuss whether the dedicated meter makes sense for your specific driving patterns before proceeding.
The LADWP rebate process has a specific order that you must follow. First contact an LADWP program specialist at 866-484-0433 before scheduling installation. LADWP recommends a service assessment before installation to prevent issues. Next request an itemized quote from a licensed California electrician covering the charger hardware and all installation costs. Submit the Residential EV Charger Request form through your LADWP online account before or during installation. After installation is complete submit the rebate application with the paid invoice, permit documentation, and charger serial number. LADWP states all eligible costs include hardware, labor, conduit, wiring, circuit breakers, and permit fees.
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