Tax incentives and/or other incentives for drivers of electric vehicles in 71913.
HEV and EV owners must pay an annual fee in addition to other registration fees. The fee is $200 for all-electric vehicles, $100 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and $50 for HEVs. Fees contribute to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund. After July 1, 2024, the fees will also go to the County Aid Fund, and the Municipal Aid Fund. Vehicles that are registered with a military service and veterans special license plate with permanent decal pursuant to Arkansas Code 27-24-201 are exempt from the annual fee.
(Reference Arkansas Code 19-6-301(265), 27-14-614, and 27-24-201 and House Bill 1354, 2023)
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) offers rebates to government, private, and non-profit entities for the construction and installation costs of Level 2 EV charging stations. Funding is available in the following amounts:
| Access | Applicant Type | Maximum Rebate (One Port) | Maximum Rebate (Two or More Ports) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public | Government | $6,850 | $9,300 |
| Public | Non-Government | $5,325 | $7,225 |
| Private | Workplace | $1,875 | $3,375 |
| Private | Multi-Unit Dwelling | $1,875 | $3,375 |
Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first served basis. The program is funded by Arkansas’s portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust and the Arkansas EV Infrastructure Fund. For more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see the ADEQ Level 2 Rebate Program website.
(Reference Arkansas Code 15-10-101 and 19-5-1273 and House Bill 1167, 2023)
Arkansas utilities joined the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), committing to create a network of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific of the United States. NEHC utility members agree to ensure efficient and effective fast charging deployment plans that enable long distance EV travel, avoiding duplication among coalition utilities, and complement existing corridor DCFC sites. For more information, including a list of participating utilities and states, see the NEHC website.
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