The list below contains summaries of all Indiana incentives and laws related to EVs.
The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Grant Program offers grants to counties, cities, towns, townships, or school corporations to purchase original equipment manufacturer (OEM) AFVs and for the cost of AFV conversions. Qualified entities may receive $2,000 for each OEM AFV purchased, and up to $2,000 for each AFV conversion. Eligible AFVs include dedicated and bi-fuel liquefied petroleum gas (propane) and compressed natural gas vehicles. The Indiana Office of Energy Development must review and approve applications for the grant program, and the grant funding awarded for all fiscal years may not exceed $1 million. As of March 2011, no funds have been appropriated for this incentive. (Reference Indiana Code 4-4-32.3)
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) may award tax credits under the Hoosier AFV Manufacturer Tax Credit to foster job creation, reduce dependence on imported energy sources, and reduce air pollution resulting from the manufacture or assembly of light-duty AFVs in Indiana. AFV manufacturers are eligible for tax credits of up to 15% of qualified investments, which include expenditures in the state that are reasonable and necessary for the manufacture or assembly of AFVs. To be eligible, the manufacturer must compensate its employees at least 150% of the state's hourly minimum wage and agree to maintain operations for at least 10 years. Additional restrictions apply. For the purpose of this incentive, AFVs are defined as vehicles designed to operate on E85, biodiesel, ultra low sulfur diesel fuel, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (propane), hydrogen, methanol, coal-derived liquid fuels, non-alcohol fuels derived from biological material, P-Series fuels, or electricity. IEDC must review and approved applications for this incentive. The credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2006, and before December 31, 2012. Unused credits may be carried forward for up to nine consecutive taxable years. (Reference Indiana Code 6-3.1-31.9)
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation administers the Indiana 21st Century Research and Technology Fund, which provides grants and loans to support proposals for economic development in high technology industry clusters. Incentives are available for qualified alternative fuel technologies and fuel-efficient vehicle production. (Reference Indiana Code 5-28-16-2)
As part of Indiana's Project Plug-IN initiative, Duke Energy is conducting a two-year pilot program that provides qualified residential and commercial customers with Level 2. Duke Energy will install the EVSE at the home (covering up to $1,000 in installation costs) or business (covering up to $1,500 in installation costs) and service the equipment for the duration of the pilot. Duke Energy will remotely access the EVSE to collect information in an effort to better understand charging habits and the impact on the power grid. At the end of the pilot, participants will be able to keep the EVSE at no additional cost. For more information, see the Duke Energy Project Plug-IN website.
The Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) offers special plug-in electric vehicle charging rates, including year-round time-of-use based options, for residential and fleet customers who own a licensed electric or plug-in electric vehicle. IPL will provide Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and the associated metering equipment for the first 150 eligible customers to take advantage of the special rate. IPL will also cover the cost of a standard installation of the equipment. Restrictions apply.
Indianapolis residents and visitors may also use public EVSE by paying a flat fee of $2.50 per charging session.Point of Contact
Kim Berry
Electric Vehicle Program Manager
Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Phone: (317) 261-8535
electric.vehicle@aes.com
Each state entity must purchase or lease a clean energy vehicle, unless the Indiana Department of Administration determines that the purchase or lease of the vehicle is inappropriate for its intended use, or the purchase or lease would cost 10% more than a comparable non-clean energy vehicle. Additional exemptions apply. A clean energy vehicle is defined as a vehicle that operates on one or more of the following energy sources: a rechargeable energy storage system; hydrogen; compressed natural gas (CNG); or liquefied natural gas (LNG). (Reference Indiana Code 5-22-5-8.5)
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation may designate an area as a certified technology park if certain criteria are met, including a commitment from at least one business engaged in a high technology activity that creates a significant number of jobs. The establishment of high technology activities and public facilities within a technology park serves a public purpose and benefits the public's general welfare by encouraging investment, job creation and retention, and economic growth and diversity. High technology activities include advanced vehicles technology, which is any technology that involves electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, or alternative fuel vehicles, or components used in the construction of these vehicles. (Reference Indiana Code 36-7-32)