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Commercial electric vehicle charging rebate

As part of the Ready EV program, we’re offering electric vehicle charging rebates for your home or business.

Your business can receive a rebate up to $2,000 per port for Level 2 chargers or up to $3,000 per port if you're a government agency or nonprofit organization.

Rebates for your business

Electric vehicles are becoming more popular and businesses may soon be asked by employees or customers where they can charge. 

CUSTOMER REBATE
Business Level 2 charger and installation up to $2,000 per port
Commercial and industrial Level 3 DCFC fast charger $20,000 or $35,000 based on equipment charging speed
Government and nonprofit Level 2 charger and installation up to $3,000 per port

Contact your Black Hills Energy electric vehicle charging expert for more information about Level 3 DCFC charger rebates.

 

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Benefits of installing charging equipment at your business

  • EV chargers put your business on the map
    • EV drivers make purchasing decisions based on the availability of charging equipment. With the popular EV charging station maps, your business can stand out against your competition.
  • Start a second source of income
    • An additional revenue stream to profit off EV drivers charging at your location.
  • Build customer loyalty
    • Once your business grabs an EV driver’s attention, you will become their preferred destination when they need your goods and/or services.
  • Get a rebate or tax break
    • State and Federal government programs as well as utility programs may provide tax breaks, grant funds, rebates, and other incentives to help offset the cost to purchase and install EV chargers.
  • Workplace benefits and amenities
    • EV drivers on average are younger, more tech savvy, environmentally conscious, and comfortable with cutting edge technology.
  • Environmental stewardship
    • Lower your carbon footprint from employee and customer travel to your business location and establish your business as a leader in sustainability and innovation.

5 steps to a successful installation

  1. Decide who will use your chargers — employees, customers and/or public — and consider where you might like them installed.
  2. See your smart charger options and contact us to set up a call to assess your charging needs.
  3. Meet Black Hills Energy for a site walk to determine your installation location and contact a qualified electrician for installation.
  4. Mail or email the following to Black Hills Energy c/o Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate at P.O. Box 1400, Rapid City, SD 57709 
    1. Signed copy of the Charger Rebate Terms and Conditions
    2. Qualified charger purchase receipt
    3. Qualified electrician installation receipt
  5. Rebate is mailed within 60 days of Black Hills Energy receiving your paperwork.