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Small business EV charging in Denver, CO
Short answer: Commercial Level 2 installation runs about $600–$12,700 per unit (average about $3,000) plus the charger, per a 2015 U.S. DOE report (national, not Denver-specific). Xcel Energy Colorado: Xcel Energy Colorado Small Business EV rebate: up to $2,500 per port for wiring and infrastructure, max three ports per site; income-qualified or Higher Emissions Community sites can add up to $2,000 per Level 2 charger.
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Commercial install cost (national)
Level 2 installation for non-residential sites: ballpark $600–$12,700 per unit (average about $3,000), not including the charger itself; Level 2 charger units cost $400–$6,500 per single port. DC fast charger installation: $4,000–$51,000.
These are national figures from a 2015 U.S. DOE report; they are old, and no city-specific commercial figure was found. DOE's current AFDC page says public and workplace Level 2 installs average around $2,500 per connector. Sources: U.S. DOE – Costs Associated With Non-Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (2015, PDF); U.S. DOE AFDC – Procurement and Installation for EV Charging Infrastructure (accessed 2026-10-25).
Xcel Energy Colorado commercial rebates
Xcel Energy Colorado Small Business EV rebate: up to $2,500 per port for wiring and infrastructure, max three ports per site; income-qualified or Higher Emissions Community sites can add up to $2,000 per Level 2 charger.
Source: Xcel Energy – Colorado Small Business EV Solutions info sheet (PDF) (accessed 2026-10-25).
Denver commercial permit
Commercial EV permit fee: data pending. Commercial jobs are usually priced by valuation or plan review, and we haven't sourced a Denver commercial line item. For reference, the residential/general fee we sourced: Valuation-based: $1–$500 → $20; $501–$2,000 → $35; $2,001–$25,000 → $35 for the first $2,000 plus $8 per additional $1,000 or fraction. No plan review fee at or below $2,000. Source: Denver Development Fees (official).
How much does a commercial EV charger cost to install in Denver?
No Denver-specific figure found. Nationally, U.S. DOE (2015) puts non-residential Level 2 installation at $600–$12,700 per unit (about $3,000 average), excluding the charger.
Are there business EV charger rebates in Denver?
Xcel Energy Colorado Small Business EV rebate: up to $2,500 per port for wiring and infrastructure, max three ports per site; income-qualified or Higher Emissions Community sites can add up to $2,000 per Level 2 charger.
What permit does a Denver business need for an EV charger?
An electrical permit from the city is typical; the commercial fee is data pending on this site. Check with the Denver building department.
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026. Methodology