LADWP EV Charger Rebate 2026: Up to $1,500 Explained

If you live in Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Hollywood or another City of Los Angeles neighborhood, your power comes from LADWP, and LADWP currently lists a rebate of up to $1,000 on a home Level 2 EV charger, or up to $1,500 for income-qualified customers. Here's how it works in 2026, what counts, and where people lose money. Planning a charger? Request a free estimate or call 747-255-8595.

How Much Is the LADWP EV Charger Rebate?

LADWP's Residential EV Charger Rebate Program currently lists these amounts:

Up to $1,000 toward the purchase and installation of a qualifying home EV charger.
An additional $500 if you're on LADWP's Senior Citizen/Disability Lifeline or EZ-SAVE program, for up to $1,500.
$250 for installing a dedicated EV meter, which you can claim with or without the charger rebate.

The rebate can't exceed your actual cost minus any other incentives you received. Funds are first-come, first-served, so confirm current terms with LADWP before you buy.

Who Qualifies

You must be the LADWP account holder (your name on the bill) with an active residential electric meter. Only one charger rebate is allowed per customer per residence. The charger has to be:

Level 2 (240 volts) and listed by a nationally recognized testing lab such as UL
Network-capable (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
A J1772 or J3400 (Tesla-style) connector; LADWP's FAQ says the Tesla Wall Connector can qualify
New and bought within 12 months of applying

Gifted, used or refurbished chargers don't qualify for the purchase portion, though installation costs may still count.

What Installation Costs Count

LADWP's FAQ says eligible costs include the charger itself plus labor, panels, circuit breakers, meter sockets, conduit, wiring, junction boxes, disconnects and permit costs, as long as a licensed electrician does the work. That's a real advantage over rebates that cover only the charger: a panel upgrade or new circuit done for the charger can count toward your $1,000. Network fees and extended warranties don't.

Step by Step: From Assessment to Rebate Check

Book an LADWP service assessment first. LADWP asks you to do this before installing, to avoid surprises with your service capacity.
Load check and quote. We check your panel and meter, size the circuit, and give you an itemized quote.
Permit. City of Los Angeles electrical work is permitted through LADBS. For rebate purposes you need the permit showing "Finaled" status.
Install. Our licensed C-10 electricians install the charger and circuit, and your invoice lists our license number and the charger make and model.
Apply. Apply online through your LADWP account or by mail, within 12 months of purchase, with the paid itemized invoices, finaled permit and nameplate photos.
Keep it running. The charger must stay in service at least six months, and LADWP says it does site inspections.

Should You Add a Dedicated EV Meter?

LADWP also offers an EV rate discount of $0.025 per kWh on base-period charging, but it requires a separate meter on a time-of-use rate, with a $10 monthly minimum. The meter rebate is $250. Whether it pays off depends on how much you charge, so ask LADWP's program specialists at (866) 484-0433 before you commit. If the extra meter isn't worth it for your driving, skip it.

What About the Federal Credit?

The federal 30C charger credit ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. See our post on what's left after the EV charger tax credit ended. LADWP's program is one of the remaining local options for City of LA homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the LADWP EV rebate available in Eagle Rock and Highland Park?

If your electric bill is from LADWP, yes. Most of these neighborhoods are LADWP, but some pockets are on SCE, so check your bill. Pasadena (PWP), Glendale (GWP) and Burbank (BWP) have their own programs.

Do I need a permit?

A new circuit or new wiring needs a permit, and LADWP asks for proof of a finaled LADBS permit. Swapping a charger onto existing permitted wiring may not need a new one, but you'd submit the earlier permit proof.

Does a Tesla Wall Connector qualify?

LADWP's FAQ says yes for the Tesla Wall Connector and Universal Wall Connector.

Can I combine it with other rebates?

The rebate can't exceed your cost minus incentives from other sources. Confirm with LADWP.

Can the rebate cover my panel?

LADWP lists panels and breakers among eligible installation costs, within the program cap.

Planning an EV Charger in Los Angeles? Call a Licensed C-10

911 Construction & Electric Inc. is a licensed, bonded and insured C-10 electrical contractor (CA Lic. #1027421) at 1308 East Colorado Blvd Ste 141, Pasadena, CA 91106. We install EV chargers across Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Pasadena and greater Los Angeles, including Tesla Wall Connectors, and we pull the permit and give you the itemized invoice LADWP asks for. Request a free estimate, call 747-255-8595 or visit https://911electrics.com/. 24/7 emergency service available.