Colorado businesses, workplaces, multifamily properties and others can apply year-round for up to $50,000 toward Level 2 EV chargers or charging outlets ($5,000-$7,000 per port, 10-20% match). Certified minority, women, veteran-owned and small businesses get enhanced incentives.
Charge Ahead Colorado funds EV charging stations for communities, workplaces, multifamily housing and other publicly available locations. Its rolling lane is open year-round for projects requesting $50,000 or less for Level 2 charging and/or charging outlets. Per-port incentives are up to $5,000 for Level 2 ($7,000 for qualifying entities), and a minimum 20% match is required (10% for qualifying entities). The standard lane closed October 16, 2026 and reopens January 2027.
Businesses and industry, workplaces, charging station developers/providers that will own and operate the stations, multifamily housing, non-profits, schools, governments, tribal governments
Rolling lane limited to projects requesting $50,000 or less for Level 2 charging and/or charging outlets
Projects completed before applying and receiving an executed grant agreement are not eligible
Single-family home charging and charging primarily for fleet vehicles are not eligible (fleets use Fleet-ZERO)
Must meet accessible design standards
Certified DBE, MBE, SBE, veteran-owned small businesses and WBE are 'qualifying entities' with enhanced incentives
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