Electric Vehicles

General Information

• Electric Vehicles & Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Incentives in North Carolina — NC Clean Energy Technology Center (PDF, 7 pages)
• Electric Vehicles 101 — Plug-in NC (website)
• Know EVerything: Your Guide to Electric Vehicles (PDF, 65 pages)
• Consumer Guide to Electric Vehicles (PDF, 2 pages)
• Myth vs. Fact Information Sheet (PDF, 1 page)

Charging

• Electric Vehicle Charging
• Charging Station Maps
  • PlugShare Map — Green icons are public Level 1 and 2 stations, orange icons are high-power fast charging stations, brown icons are restricted use stations, and grey icons are stations that are in use
  • Map of Orange County EV Charging Stations — U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fueling Station Locator

Financial Incentives

• Clean Vehicle Tax Credits — Up to $7,500 for new clean vehicles and up to $4,000 for used clean vehicles
  • New Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Checklist
  • Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Checklist
  • Important Note: The federal tax credits will expire on September 30, 2025, under the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
• Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit
  • Important Note: The property must be placed in service by June 30, 2026, to be eligible for the credit.
• Duke Energy EV Programs: residential and business programs to help with EV charging (including credits)