5 Best States for Electricians and EV Charger Installers

Analyzing State Policies and Incentives

State-level policies are a crucial factor in establishing some states as electrification leaders. Besides leveraging National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program funding, the following states have adopted some of the best policies to foster EV adoption making them ideal for electricians with EV charger installation experience.

California

California is one of the best states for electricians to find jobs and was the first state to adopt a plan to phase out ICE vehicles by 2035.

Offering state-wide and local rebates for savings on both EVs and EV charger installations, residents in the state can qualify for thousands of dollars to help support the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle, in addition to savings on the purchase and installation of an at-home Level 2 EV charger and other energy transition technologies.

There are also various incentives financing the development of a charging network through the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project, available fleet rebates for businesses, and a vehicle replacement program for Bay Area residents.

Florida

Affordable energy rates combined with a relatively high gas tax are driving EV adoption and electrification in Florida and helping to make it a strong state in leading the energy transition.

Utilities also offer strong incentives for Floridians, and the state is issuing funding through grants that support projects from businesses and municipalities.

Washington

Washington is following in California’s footsteps with a plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035 and with EV tax credits and rebates helping to drive consumer demand and affordability for residents.

Consumers can qualify for a sales and use tax exemption when purchasing an EV or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, helping to drive up EV sales, and increasing demand for electricians as a need for EV charging continues to rise.

New Jersey

New Jersey offers a similar sales and use tax exemption to support its efforts to phase out ICE vehicle sales by 2035.

The Charge Up New Jersey program also provides rebates on charging stations where residents can save $250 on the purchase and installation of at-home EV chargers in addition to the $1,000 rebate from the federal government for a charger installation.

New York

New York residents can save up to $2,000 on an EV purchase through a program offered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

Additionally, the state is making significant strides towards a greener future with substantial infrastructure grants aimed at supporting its ambitious goal of achieving 100% EV sales by 2035.