Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Portsmouth

Electric Vehicle (EV) Incentives in Portsmouth, NH

Tax incentives and/or other incentives for drivers of electric vehicles in Portsmouth.

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Access to Roadways

A NEV is any four-wheel electric vehicle capable of achieving a top speed between 20 and 25 miles per hour (mph), and complies with the federal equipment and safety standards in Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. NEVs may only operate on roads that have a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less, but are not restricted from crossing roadways with speeds limits greater than 35 mph. (Reference New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:66-b, 265:158, and 266:114)

Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Rebates - New Hampshire Electric Co-op (NHEC)

NHEC offers rebates of $1,000 for the purchase or lease of a new or used electric vehicle (EV), $600 for the purchase or lease of a new or used plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and $300 for the purchase or lease of a new or used electric motorcycle. The PEV must be purchased or leased between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. For more information, including how to apply, see the NHEC Drive Electric website.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates - New Hampshire Electric Co-op (NHEC)

NHEC offers rebates for residential customers to install up to two Level 2 EVSE. Customers may receive a rebate of up to $300 per EVSE and a separate electric meter. For more information, including how to apply, see the NHEC Drive Electric website.

Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rate Incentive - New Hampshire Electric Co-op (NHEC)

NHEC offers a residential off-peak rate program for electricity purchased to charge PEVs. The electricity used for vehicle charging is metered separately from all other electricity use. For more information, see the NHEC Drive Electric website.

Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Parking Requirement

An individual may not park a motor vehicle in a parking space equipped with a public electric vehicle charging station unless the vehicle is a PEV. (Reference New Hampshire Revise Statutes 236:134)