Washington state provides funding for electric vehicle charger installations through multiple agency‑managed programs with varied requirements. The state Legislature determines program funding during its legislative sessions.
This webpage provides an overview of state-funded EV charging programs across several state agencies. You can also download a program summary at the EV Council program catalog.
Washington state charging programs
The following programs offer funds to help eligible applicants install EV charging stations across Washington. Sign up for updates from each agency to get the most up-to-date information.
Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program (WAEVCP)
- Offered by: Department of Commerce.
- What the program pays for: Community-based EV charging, including multifamily residential, publicly accessible, fleet, and workplace chargers. The funding fills gaps in private investment.
- Who is eligible: Public agencies, tribes, utilities, community-based nonprofits and private entities.
- Next funding round: To be determined.
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Partnerships (ZEVIP)
- Offered by: Department of Transportation.
- What the program pays for: EV charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure along state highways.
- Who is eligible: Nonprofit organizations, tribes and state and local government agencies with a private-sector partner.
- Next funding round: To be determined.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program (NEVI)
- Offered by: Department of Transportation.
- What the program pays for: EV charging infrastructure along interstates and U.S. highways.
- Who is eligible: Private entities, including both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
- Next funding round: To be determined.
Charge Where You Are
- Offered by: Department of Ecology.
- What the program pays for: EV charging with full public access and at multifamily residences and workplaces.
- Who is eligible: For-profit and nonprofit organizations, investor-owned utilities, multifamily residential buildings, and state, local and tribal governments.
- Next funding round: To be determined.
Charging resources
The following websites provide general information about EV charging.
- EV charging basics: Learn the basics about the EV charging levels.
- EV Council program catalog: Identifies funding opportunities, utility incentives, and key regulations across state agencies.
- EV-MAP: A mapping tool to support planning for new EV charging infrastructure.
- GridFAST: An online platform that connects customers with electric utilities to coordinate EV charger projects.
- PlugShare: Helps users locate an EV charging stations.
- Coltura EV savings calculator: Calculates potential savings from driving an EV.