Washington Incentives and Laws for HEVs / PHEVs

The list below contains summaries of all Washington incentives and laws related to HEVs / PHEVs.

State Incentives

Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Demonstration Grants

The Washington Department of Commerce administers the Vehicle Electrification Demonstration Grant Program, part of the Energy Freedom Program. Eligible applicants are state agencies, public school districts, public utility districts, or political subdivisions of the state. Grants may be awarded for projects involving the purchase or conversion of existing vehicles to PHEVs or EVs for use in an applicant's fleet or operations; additional eligibility requirements apply. As of March 2011, funding is not available. (Reference Revised Code of Washington 43.325.110)

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project Funding

The Washington Departments of Commerce and Transportation are partnering to fund the installation of qualified EV charging infrastructure along the I-5 and US 2 corridors. Competitive funding is available from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. For more information see the Electric Highways Project website.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Emissions Inspection Exemption

Electric, compressed natural gas, and propane vehicles are exempt from state emissions control inspections. HEVs that obtain a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating of at least 50 miles per gallon during city driving are also exempt from these inspections. (Reference Revised Code of Washington 46.16.015)

Utility/Private Incentives

Clean and Efficient Fleet Assistance

The Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition, in partnership with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, offers the Evergreen Fleets program, a comprehensive greening plan and certification system for fleets. Evergreen Fleets provides fleet managers with tools to help "green" public and private fleets, reduce pollution, and save money. Evergreen Fleets provides a step-by-step guide to identify the most effective way for fleet managers to green their fleets, including buying greener vehicles, switching to cleaner fuels, or improving fleet efficiency.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - Coulomb Technologies

Coulomb Technologies' ChargePoint America program offers EVSE at no cost to individuals or entities in the Bellevue and Redmond metropolitan areas, excluding Seattle. To be eligible for a public or commercial charging system, an entity must be located within the Bellevue and Redmond metropolitan areas, in defined potentially "high use" areas, and provide public access to the charging system. Companies and municipalities may apply on the ChargePoint America website. To be eligible for free home charging stations, individuals living within the specified areas must purchase a qualified electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Individuals purchasing an eligible EV or PHEV should apply for the ChargePoint America program at the dealership or with the vehicle manufacturer at the time of vehicle purchase. In most cases, the EVSE owner will pay for the installation; some cities, states, and utilities, however, will provide funding towards installation costs. All participants in the ChargePoint America program must agree to anonymous data collection after installation. Additional restrictions may apply.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - ECOtality

Through the EV Project, ECOtality offers EVSE at no cost to individuals in the Seattle metropolitan area. To be eligible for free home charging stations, individuals living within the specified areas must purchase a qualified electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Individuals purchasing an eligible EV or PHEV should apply at the dealership at the time of vehicle purchase. The EV Project incentive program will also cover most, if not all, of the costs of EVSE installation. All participants in the EV Project incentive program must agree to anonymous data collection after installation. Additional restrictions may apply.

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