Thanks to Gov. Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania is using both federal and state funds to increase the number of electric vehicles on the road as part of the Driving PA Forward program to improve air quality. The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program offers a $2,000 rebate for electric vehicles, with an additional $1,000 for eligible families. The governor put $3.4 million towards building electric charging stations across the state.

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Where to find charging stations in Pennsylvania

You want to know a few things about charging stations before you start. First, there are different types of charging options that affect things like the price, so you’ll want to consider a few details:

Level 1: This is like your 120-volt household outlet—you can get about 124 miles worth of a charge in 20 hours.

Level 2: This version is 220 volts, so it’s faster—you can get that 124 miles in about 5 hours.

Level 3: This is also called DC fast charging (DCFC) because you only need about 30 minutes for a 124-mile range—this is great for road trips.

Tesla Supercharger: Tesla’s version of a DC fast charger, but for Tesla vehicles only.

As for public charging stations in Pennsylvania, the majority of them are Level 2 (1,968), while Tesla Superchargers come in second place (915), and DCFC options are a distant third (456). If you want a Level 1 option, you’ll have a hard time because there are only 14 public ones, though you can check out places like

Sheetz Gas Station

in Chambersburg or

Pittsburgh International Airport

If you want to scout out possible locations yourself, try these sites to find charging stations:

ChargeHub

: Shows Level 1, Level 2, DCFC (Level 3), and Tesla Supercharger stations

PlugShare:

Lists pricing, reviews, and parking

U.S. Department of Energy

: Shows Level 1, Level 2, and DCFC (Level 3)

Pennsylvania cities with the most EV charging stations

City	Total number of public charging stations	DCFC stations	Tesla stations	Free stations
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	1,779	420	258	254
Pittsburgh	642	89	38	97
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton	270	72	56	28

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How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Pennsylvania?

While it doesn’t cost as much as filling a gas tank, electric cars still mean spending money to charge your vehicle. You want to know how much you might have to pay in Pennsylvania before you drive to the nearest charging station.

Level 1 options are usually free, but they are slow. Some businesses, such as hotels, offer this option for customers, but there are almost no Level 1 options in Pennsylvania. The few available providers let you use them for free if you are a paying customer, such as if your car is parked at the Pittsburgh International Airport—the providers can make up for the freebie because you will be paying for other things while on the property.

Level 2 pricing varies from location to location. Some sites offer free charging, but it depends on the station's provider, such as Tesla vs. Chargepoint. Some charge a fee plus a kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate, while others go just by kWh, usually from $0.20 to $0.30 per kWh. Your price will depend on how long you need to charge your car and whether there is an added fee, so you might pay $5 at one station for a half-hour charge but double that at another location.

DCFC stations are close to Level 2 charging stations for cost, but these locations often sneak in extra fees, such as a charging or parking fee, if it is a private business. Most go by a kWh charge, anywhere from $0.30 to $0.40 per kWh depending on the location, so you will trade speed and convenience for cost. Many of these stations also use national networks, such as Chargepoint, so that can make a difference.

Key Takeaway Your charging costs will depend on what level of charging is available, as well as things like the service provider.

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Pennsylvania electric vehicle incentives

Fortunately, Pennsylvania is pushing for fuel alternatives because of air pollution concerns, so electric car buyers are eligible for rebate options. Initiatives such as the Driving PA Forward program are using grants to make more electric charging stations available across the state.

One option is the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program, which gives a $2,000 rebate for buying an electric vehicle, while some families can get an additional $1,000. There are other incentives for hybrid vehicles, as well as used cars.

Some electric companies offer customers rebates:

Duquesne Light Company (DLC)

PECO

Both companies offer several different rebate options, so check with them to see what fits your circumstances.

MORE: Pennsylvania electric vehicle incentives

How to save on electric car insurance in Pennsylvania

You save on trips to the gas pump, but electric cars can be

more expensive to insure

thanks to other factors, such as high repair bills. Still, going green can help you save some green in other ways, and you’ll know you are doing something to help cut back on problems like air pollution.

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