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Plug-In and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Exemption from Vehicle Testing Requirements

Electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles are exempt from state motor vehicle inspection and maintenance programs. For more information, see the Idaho Vehicle Inspection Program website. (Reference Idaho Statutes 39-116B)

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Regulation Exemption

Individuals, corporations, or other legal entities that sell electricity for the purpose of charging plug-in electric vehicles are not under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Public Utility Commission. (Reference Idaho Statutes 61-119)

Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Fee

In addition to standard registration fees, all-electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $140 and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $75. Neighborhood electric vehicles are exempt from the fee. (Reference Idaho Statutes 49-457)

Regional Electric Vehicle (REV) West Plan

Idaho joined Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming (Signatory States) in signing the REV West memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create an Intermountain West Electric Vehicle (EV) Corridor that will make it possible to seamlessly drive an EV across the Signatory States' major transportation corridors.

• Educate consumers and fleet owners to raise EV awareness, reduce range anxiety, and increase EV adoption;
• Coordinate on EV charging station locations to achieve a consistent user experience across Signatory States;
• Use and promote the REV West Voluntary Minimum Standards for EV charging stations and explore opportunities for implementing the standards in Signatory States;
• Identify and develop opportunities to incorporate EV charging stations into planning and development processes such as building codes, metering policies, and renewable energy generation projects;
• Encourage EV manufacturers to stock and market a wide variety of EVs within the Signatory States;
• Identify, respond to, and collaborate on funding opportunities to support the development of the plan; and
• Support the build-out of direct-current fast charging stations along EV corridors through investments, partnerships, and other mechanisms.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Funding

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) is accepting applications for funding of direct current (DC) fast charging EVSE in strategic locations within Idaho. EVSE along specific highway corridors will be prioritized, as will stations within 0.5 miles of a major highway with 24 hour public access.

The program is funded by Idaho's portion of the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including how to apply and prioritized EVSE site characteristics, see the IDEQ VWSettlement website.

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle Replacement Rebates

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) offers rebates for the replacement of qualified medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with new diesel or alternative fuel vehicles. Rebates are available for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, school, shuttle, and transit buses, freight switchers, airport ground support equipment, forklifts, and port cargo handling equipment. Vehicles must meet model year requirements, which vary by vehicle type. Funding amounts are based on vehicle type, fuel type (e.g., diesel, alternative fuel, all-electric), and applicant type (e.g., government, non-government). Funding is competitively awarded, and special consideration is given for projects located in air quality priority areas, areas with higher impact on sensitive populations, and oxides of nitrogen priority counties. The program is funded by Idaho's portion of the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including program guidance and the application, see the IDEQ VW Settlement website.

Commercial Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - Idaho Power

Eligible Idaho Power business customers may apply for funding to install EVSE for electric passenger vehicles, forklifts, or other transportation technologies. Incentives are offered in the following amounts for the purchase and installation of EVSE:

Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit the Idaho Power EVSE Incentive Offering website.