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Small business EV charging in Seattle, WA
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 Seattle-specific). Seattle City Light: Seattle City Light Business EV Charging Program: incentives for workplace and fleet charging, first-come, first-served; Tier 2 applicants can receive up to 100% of eligible costs (caps of up to $50,000 for hardwired Level 2 and $200,000 for DC fast chargers). Apply before construction is complete.
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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).
Seattle City Light commercial rebates
Seattle City Light Business EV Charging Program: incentives for workplace and fleet charging, first-come, first-served; Tier 2 applicants can receive up to 100% of eligible costs (caps of up to $50,000 for hardwired Level 2 and $200,000 for DC fast chargers). Apply before construction is complete.
Source: Seattle City Light – Business EV Charging Program (accessed 2026-10-25).
Seattle commercial permit
Commercial EV permit fee: data pending. Commercial jobs are usually priced by valuation or plan review, and we haven't sourced a Seattle commercial line item. For reference, the residential/general fee we sourced: EV charger Level 2, 30–50A: $52.56 (15–25A $26.28; 60–225A $108.04), plus $55.48 administrative fee; minimum self-issued electrical permit $105.12; 5% technology fee applies. Source: Seattle 2026 Fee Subtitle, Table D-15 (official PDF).
How much does a commercial EV charger cost to install in Seattle?
No Seattle-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 Seattle?
Seattle City Light Business EV Charging Program: incentives for workplace and fleet charging, first-come, first-served; Tier 2 applicants can receive up to 100% of eligible costs (caps of up to $50,000 for hardwired Level 2 and $200,000 for DC fast chargers). Apply before construction is complete.
What permit does a Seattle 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 Seattle building department.
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026. Methodology