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Electric Vehicles in Maryland

• Factsheet

May 28, 2024

Why electric vehicles and solar?

Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly becoming a more affordable and lower maintenance option than traditional gasoline- or diesel-fueled cars for Marylanders.

EVs and solar in Maryland

Electric vehicles and charging stations are accessible throughout Maryland, with 1,672 charging station locations. See the full list here, on the U.S. Department of Energy Electric Vehicle Charging Station Location feature. 

Maryland’s EV ambitions are high. Maryland is aiming to put 300,000 EVs on the road by 2025 after signing a nine-state agreement to boost EV adoption. The nine states combined hope to add 3.3 million EVs through the agreement. Several utilities, including PEPCO and BGE have joined the effort by launching pilot programs to study the charging behavior of EV owners, EV-oriented rate design, and developing public charging infrastructure.Maryland provides several valuable incentives. Residents may be eligible for a one-time excise tax credit, worth up to $3,000, when purchasing a qualifying plug-in electric vehicle. Plug-in electric vehicle owners can also apply for a free permit to use high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of the number of passengers. Businesses, nonprofits, local governments, and state agencies are eligible to apply for a state grant of up to $200,000 to install solar PV and EV chargers in their parking spaces.

Electric Vehicle Charging Guide

EV chargers are classified into three categories: level 1, level 2, and level 3 (DC Fast charging). The categories are defined by the power and rate that they charge a vehicle and the electric infrastructure required for installation and operation.

Maryland resources

MDEV offers information on EVs, chargers, and Maryland incentives.