EV charger & installation application for income-eligible customers

SMUD is offering free electric vehicle (EV) chargers and EV circuit installation to income-eligible customers in single-family homes. This includes:

  • A Level 2 EV charger and
  • Required electrical work to install a 32A output charger on a 40A circuit, excluding any panel upgrades

Am I income-eligible?

If you're enrolled in or qualify for SMUD’s Energy Assistance Program Rate (EAPR), you're income-eligible. 

  • If you're unsure if you're already enrolled in EAPR, you can find out by looking at your bill. If your rate category includes the phrase “w/EAPR” or “w/EAPR & MED” then you're enrolled.
  • If you're not enrolled, check your eligibility with our qualification tool.

Requirements

Before applying, please make sure:

  • You're income-eligible (see above for qualifications).
  • You live in a single-family home.
  • You purchased or leased a new or used plug-in electric vehicle (PEV).
  • The name and signature on the application matches the SMUD customer of record (customer named on the SMUD bill).
  • Signed waiver from property owner authorizing installation.

What to expect

  1. After your application is submitted, we'll review it for eligibility. 
  2. If approved, our contractor will contact you within 2 business days to schedule an in-home appointment. The appointment may take six weeks or more. 
  3. Before your appointment, download and review a waiver form.
  4. Your charger will be installed as close to the panel as possible. No exceptions or modifications are allowed.
Register your EV so you can also receive a 1.5¢ discount on all electric use between midnight and 6 AM. For a SMUD account to receive the EV rate discount, a plug-in electric vehicle must be registered with the DMV using the same service address as the SMUD account.