Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program

 

The Washington State Department of Commerce partnered with the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to implement an electric vehicle (EV) charger incentive program for communities across the state.

The Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program (WAEVCP) funded over $98 million in rebates to install publicly accessible Level 2 and DC fast chargers in rural and urban locations, targeting multifamily housing, tribal communities, schools, government facilities and fleet depots. 

The program prioritized reducing geographic and income inequalities in EV charging accessibility, with a goal to direct 40% of program funding toward installations in overburdened and vulnerable communities.

CSE advised on initial program design and incentive structure and continued assisting with eligibility requirements, environmental justice objectives, website development, technical assistance and application review. Project partners helped with program outreach and education.

For program statistics, visit WAEVCP Funding Dashboard.

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Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program Impacts

5,300+ EV chargers

Over 5,300 new chargers funded at multifamily housing, public charging sites, fleet depots and workplaces

 

36 counties

Funds awarded in 36 of 39 Washington counties

$98+ million

Over $98 million in grants awarded

Program at a Glance

Program Goals

Deploy EV charging infrastructure throughout Washington to reduce emissions, improve air quality and promote equitable access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 

CSE's Role

Program design

Project management

Reporting and coordination

Technology and knowledge transfer

Outreach and technical assistance

Technologies

Electric Vehicles (EVs)
EV Charging Infrastructure

Key Partners

Washington State Department of Commerce

Cyan Strategies 

Energy Northwest 

Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition

STRUO Strategies

The Whitener Group 

State Policies Supported

Washington Environmental Justice Law (Healthy Environment for All Act)

Washington Growth Management Act

 

Impact Statement

WAEVCP accelerated EV adoption in Washington by funding 20% of the state’s projected need for public DC fast chargers. Another notable achievement is that over 44% of funding supported charger installations in overburdened communities. More than 3,000 Level 2 ports were built at multifamily housing developments.