Spokane is the economic hub of eastern Washington and the Inland Northwest, a region that stretches across eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana. Avista Utilities serves Spokane and the surrounding region with electricity rates averaging $0.14 per kWh as of 2026, approximately 28 percent below the national average. A significant portion of Avista's electricity comes from Columbia River hydroelectric generation, giving Spokane EV owners the ability to charge on clean renewable power at rates far below what drivers in most US cities pay. Avista offers a residential Level 2 EV charger installation rebate program and a commercial Make-Ready rebate for businesses. Washington State is a national leader in EV policy with a mandate requiring all new passenger vehicle sales to be zero-emission by 2035.
Spokane's connection to Gonzaga University has given the city a national profile far exceeding its size. The Bulldogs basketball program has made Spokane known across the country while the university's academic programs attract a growing population of educated professionals to the Inland Northwest. Washington State University sits 75 miles south in Pullman creating a research and education corridor between the two cities. This university population combined with Spokane's healthcare economy anchored by Providence Health and MultiCare has created strong EV adoption among the professional class that drives the Inland Northwest economy.
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Avista Utilities serves Spokane and eastern Washington with residential electricity rates averaging $0.14 per kWh as of 2026, 28 percent below the national average. Avista draws significantly from Columbia River hydroelectric generation creating some of the cleanest electricity in the Pacific Northwest. Avista offers a residential EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate program. Contact Avista directly at electrictransportation@avistacorp.com for current rebate amounts and eligibility requirements as program details and funding levels are updated periodically. Avista also has a commercial Make-Ready or Pre-Wiring Rebate for businesses. The federal 30 percent tax credit covers up to $1,000 of installation costs through June 30, 2026. Washington has no additional state-level EV charger rebate as of 2026.
The City of Spokane requires an electrical permit for Level 2 EV charger installations through the Spokane Building Services Department at 808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard. Spokane County processes permits for surrounding unincorporated areas. Most residential permits are processed within 3 to 5 business days. Washington State requires proof of permitted and inspected installation before Avista can issue rebate payments. Washington requires a licensed Washington electrician for all EV charger installations. Our Spokane installers handle all permit applications and Avista rebate documentation automatically.
Our Spokane installer network covers Spokane and Spokane Valley, Cheney, Medical Lake, Liberty Lake, Post Falls Idaho, Coeur d'Alene Idaho, and all communities throughout the greater Inland Northwest region. We serve all Spokane neighborhoods from the South Hill and Browne's Addition to the growing suburban corridors of Highway 2 and Interstate 90 east toward the Idaho state line.
From first contact to a fully charged EV in your garage, here is what the process looks like.
Fill out the form with your Spokane address and what you need. Under 2 minutes.
A certified Spokane area electrician reaches out within 24 hours.
Your installer evaluates panel capacity, conduit routing, and charger location for an accurate quote.
Your electrician pulls the permit, installs the dedicated circuit and charger, and handles the final inspection.
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