PROJECT PLUG-IN AND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
RESIDENTIAL CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
Project Plug-IN is committed to supporting the deployment of electric vehicles in the Indianapolis area and beyond by engaging with our partners and the community to make sufficient charging infrastructure available. It starts in the home - by installing a Level 2 charger at your home, the 6-8 hours charging time (from "empty" to fully charged) can be done conveniently overnight while you sleep, and at off-peak hours at which electricity is cheapest. Utility companies in the state are beginning to have customer pilots and programs approved for PEV drivers for both charging station equipment and installation, as well as electricity rate programs for households with charging equipment. Project Plug-IN partners Duke Energy, Indianapolis Power & Light (IPL) and NIPSCO already have programs available for those in their territories.
In order to take advantage of these special offers, contact your utility provider to inquire about the programs, incentives and offerings for charging station equipment, home site assessments and installation estimates.
Federal tax credits are also available to help lower the cost of this equipment and installation - visit the US Department of Energy website for more information and to apply for the tax credit.
PARTICIPATING UTILITY | pilot Program and/or rate program | CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Duke Energy | For a limited number of eligible customers, Duke will provide a Level 2 EVSE and up to $1,000 in installation costs for residential customers and up to $1,500 for commercial customers. The pilot lasts 2 years. | (p) 1-800-979-9145 or email SMARTPEV@duke-energy.com |
| Indianapolis Power & Light | For the first 150 eligible customers, IP&L will provide a Level 2 EVSE, separate metering equipment, and standard installation (dedicated 40 amp circuit and up to a 30 ft. run between customer's electrical panel and the EVSE). The pilot duration is 2 years. IP&L also has a Time of Use (TOU) rate for its EVSE customers. If charging during off-peak hours, energy charges vary between 2.3 cents and 2.8 cents per kWh. Peak energy charge varies between 6.9 cents and 12.1 cents per kWh. | electric.vehicle@aes.com |
| Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) | For the first 250 qualifying residential customers, NIPSCO will provide a voucher of up to $1,650 toward the purchase and installation of a Level 2 charging system (including an additional meter socket and any required electrical upgrades at the customer's residence). The pilot duration is 3 years. NIPSCO also has an approved TOU rate, which provides zero-cost PEV charging rates to participating customers who charge between the hours of 10:00 pm and 6:00 am (local time) for the duration of the pilot program. | IN-Charge website |
Public Charging Infrastructure
While most EV owners find it most convenient to charge their vehicles overnight in their homes, ESN and its project partners are currently working on a strategy to deploy public charging station units in the Indianapolis region. Below is a map of all public charging stations available in the state of Indiana. Check back often to view where public charging stations have been installed in your area.
View Indiana Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in a larger map
