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Orlando EV charger incentives in 2026: what contractors should tell prospects
Updated September 24, 2026
Residential · Commercial · Utility programs
Incentive language can help open a conversation—but only when it is current. Here is the honest Orlando-area snapshot based on the IRS, Orlando Utilities Commission, Duke Energy Florida and the City of Orlando.
The key 2026 change
The federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit applied to eligible home and business charging equipment placed in service only through June 30, 2026. New installations completed after that date should not be marketed as qualifying under current IRS guidance.
Residential federal credit ended
Formerly 30%—up to $1,000
For eligible equipment at a principal residence in a qualifying census tract, the individual credit covered 30% of eligible costs, up to $1,000 per charging port, for property placed in service from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. IRS residential guidance ↗
Commercial federal credit ended
June 30, 2026 cutoff
The same federal Section 30C deadline applies to business charging equipment. The IRS says no credit is allowed for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Older business overview pages may still display a 2032 date; use the updated IRS FAQ and Form 8911 instructions for the amended deadline. IRS updated instructions ↗
OUC customers
No separate home-charger rebate
OUC explicitly says it does not offer a separate rebate for a charger or charging station. Its current consumer EV rebate applies to an eligible vehicle purchase or lease. For businesses, OUC offers Charge-It and Own-It commercial charging options. OUC rebate details ↗
Duke Energy Florida utility credits
Prep work and off-peak charging
Eligible Duke Energy Florida customers may qualify for a one-time Charger Prep Credit toward electrical work needed for Level 2 or higher charging. Eligible residential customers can also receive a $7.50 monthly bill credit for off-peak charging. Terms, service address and qualifying work must be verified directly with Duke. Duke program ↗
How Orlando contractors can use this information
Lead with accuracy, not a blanket “rebate available” promise. Ask which utility serves the installation address, whether the project is residential or commercial, and whether the customer has already confirmed census-tract or program eligibility. That turns incentive questions into a consultative sales conversation without creating a tax-credit headache later.
Remember the local permit path
The City of Orlando says an EV charging station requires an electrical permit with an associated engineering permit issued to a licensed general or electrical contractor. Projects over $5,000 also require a recorded Notice of Commencement before work begins. Confirm requirements for the exact jurisdiction, since an “Orlando” mailing address may fall outside city limits.
Official sources
This page is general market information, not tax, legal or utility-program advice. Incentives, eligibility rules and funding can change. Customers should confirm current terms with the applicable agency, utility and tax professional before relying on an incentive.
