New Orleans is one of America's most unique cities — a cultural capital of jazz music, Creole cuisine, and Mardi Gras traditions that is also navigating a serious commitment to clean energy and climate resilience. Entergy New Orleans serves the Crescent City with electricity rates around $0.10 per kWh among the most affordable in the Gulf Coast region. Entergy New Orleans offers a residential EV charger rebate of $150 to $350 with the higher amount available for customers who enroll in the utility's time-of-use plan. New Orleans sits below sea level making its commitment to reducing carbon emissions particularly urgent and personal for its residents.
New Orleans electricity rate
~$0.10/kWh (Entergy New Orleans)
Avg install cost
$800 to $1,600
Entergy New Orleans rebate
$150 to $350 with TOU enrollment
Federal tax credit
30% up to $1,000
Entergy New Orleans serves the City of New Orleans and surrounding areas with electricity from a mix of natural gas and growing renewable sources. The city of New Orleans has partnered with Entergy to operate free public EV charging stations at City Park locations including Bayou Oaks and the City Park Reunion Shelter on Friederichs Avenue. Louisiana's ultra-low electricity rates make the ongoing cost of home EV charging very affordable with a typical EV costing only $27 to $36 per month to charge for 1,000 miles. The federal 30 percent tax credit covers up to $1,000 of residential installation costs through June 30, 2026. New Orleans homeowners in eligible census tracts may qualify for the full credit.
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EV Charger Installation in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans has specific utility programs, permit requirements, and local conditions every homeowner should understand before scheduling installation.
New Orleans Permit Requirements
The City of New Orleans requires an electrical permit for Level 2 EV charger installations through the New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits. Most residential permits are approved within 3 to 5 business days. Entergy New Orleans requires enrollment in their eTech EV program for customers who want to receive the rebate and access time-of-use rates. Our New Orleans installers handle all permit applications and Entergy enrollment automatically. New Orleans' older shotgun houses and historic properties in the Garden District may require panel assessments before installation. Learn more at our residential installation page.
New Orleans Electricity and Utility Programs
Entergy New Orleans serves the City of New Orleans with residential rates around $0.10 per kWh as of 2026. Entergy New Orleans offers a rebate of $150 for standard residential customers and $350 for customers who enroll in the utility's time-of-use plan through the eTech EV program. Louisiana has no statewide EV charger rebate but New Orleans homeowners benefit from some of the lowest electricity rates in the Gulf Coast region. The city operates free public EV charging stations at City Park locations in partnership with Entergy. The federal 30 percent tax credit covers up to $1,000 of residential installation costs through June 30, 2026. See our cost guide for Gulf Coast comparisons.
New Orleans Neighborhoods We Serve
Our New Orleans installer network covers Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, and St. Bernard parishes including the French Quarter, Garden District, Uptown, Mid-City, Lakeview, Metairie, Kenner, Slidell, Covington, Mandeville, Chalmette, and all communities throughout the greater New Orleans metro region.
New Orleans Pricing
How Much Does EV Charger Installation Cost in New Orleans?
Here is what New Orleans homeowners typically pay for a complete Level 2 EV charger installation in 2026 before available incentives.
Installation Type
What is Included
Typical Cost in New Orleans
Basic Level 2 Install
Modern panel, garage close to panel, permit included
$800 to $1,100
Standard Level 2 Install
New dedicated circuit, conduit run, utility enrollment
$1,100 to $1,600
Panel Upgrade Required
Older panel at capacity, upgrade and new circuit needed
The questions we hear most from New Orleans homeowners every week.
Entergy New Orleans offers a residential EV charger rebate of $150 for standard customers and $350 for customers who enroll in the Entergy eTech EV time-of-use plan. The higher $350 rebate requires enrolling in the TOU program which provides lower overnight rates for EV charging. Commercial customers in New Orleans qualify for rebates of up to $2,500 per Level 2 port. The federal 30 percent Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit covers an additional $1,000 of installation costs through June 30, 2026. New Orleans homeowners in eligible census tracts may qualify for the enhanced credit.
New Orleans has some of the most architecturally distinctive housing in America with shotgun houses, double shotguns, and historic Garden District properties that often have older electrical infrastructure. Many New Orleans homes built before 1970 have 60 to 100 amp panels that may not support a Level 2 EV charger without an upgrade. Our New Orleans installers perform a panel assessment as part of every site visit to identify whether an upgrade is needed before installation begins. New Orleans' humid subtropical climate also requires outdoor-rated NEMA 3R or better enclosures for any charger installed in exposed locations.
Most home Level 2 EV charger installations in New Orleans run between $800 and $1,600 before incentives. Louisiana has affordable electrician labor rates among the lower tier of major US markets. After the Entergy rebate of up to $350 and the federal 30 percent tax credit of up to $1,000 many New Orleans homeowners net $300 to $700 out of pocket for a standard installation. Older properties requiring panel upgrades add $1,500 to $3,500 to the total project cost.
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