Salt Lake City is one of the fastest growing cities in the American West and sits at the base of some of the most spectacular mountain terrain in the country. With world-class ski resorts within an hour of downtown and a booming tech industry in the Silicon Slopes corridor south of the city, Salt Lake City has developed a strong environmentally conscious and tech-forward population driving rapid EV adoption. Rocky Mountain Power serves the area with one of the lowest electricity rates of any Western city at approximately $0.11 per kWh making home EV charging very affordable in Utah.
Rocky Mountain Power is the sole utility serving Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front with residential rates around $0.11 per kWh as of 2026. As of April 2026 the Rocky Mountain Power residential EV charger rebate of up to $200 is temporarily unavailable while the program is under review. However the federal 30 percent Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit covers up to $1,000 of installation costs through June 30, 2026. Rocky Mountain Power does offer strong commercial and multifamily EV charging rebates of up to $1,500 per Level 2 port and up to $42,000 per DC fast charging port making Salt Lake City an excellent commercial EV charging market.
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Salt Lake City requires an electrical permit for Level 2 EV charger installations through the Salt Lake City Building Services Division. Salt Lake County processes permits for unincorporated areas and surrounding communities. Most residential permits are approved within 3 to 5 business days through the online permitting portal. Rocky Mountain Power does not currently require separate notification for residential charger installations but does offer Wattsmart Drive rewards for EV owners who optimize their charging schedule. Our Salt Lake City installers handle all permit applications automatically on every job.
Rocky Mountain Power serves Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front with electricity rates around $0.11 per kWh as of 2026 among the lowest in the Western United States. The residential EV charger rebate of up to $200 is temporarily unavailable as of April 2026 while the program is under review. Rocky Mountain Power does offer the Wattsmart Drive rewards program for EV owners and time-of-use rate options to further reduce charging costs. Commercial and multifamily customers qualify for rebates of up to $1,500 per Level 2 port. The federal 30 percent tax credit covers up to $1,000 of residential installation costs through June 30, 2026. See our cost guide for comparisons.
Our Salt Lake City installer network covers Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County, and Weber County including South Jordan, Sandy, West Jordan, Murray, Taylorsville, Millcreek, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Lehi, Provo, Orem, Ogden, Layton, Bountiful, and all communities throughout the greater Wasatch Front metro corridor.
Here is what Salt Lake City homeowners typically pay for a complete Level 2 EV charger installation in 2026 before available incentives.
| Installation Type | What is Included | Typical Cost in Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $2,000 to $4,000 |
| Commercial Multi-Unit | Multiple chargers, load management, commercial permits | $5,000 to $25,000 |
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