How to Get an EV Charger for Free in 2025: Maximizing Grants, Credits, and Tax Incentives

Thank you to everyone that attended our recent panel "How to Get an EV Charger for Free in 2025: Maximizing Grants, Credits, and Tax Incentives" at San Francisco Climate Week. We hope you found the discussion valuable for your organization's electrification journey! Below you will find a recap of the panel and a list of next steps you can take.

Panel Highlights

Our experts shared critical insights about navigating the complex funding landscape:

• IRA tax credits can provide up to $100,000 per charger (30% of installed costs)
• Direct Pay allows tax-exempt organizations to receive cash payments from the IRS
• Strategic stacking of grants, tax credits, and LCFS creates powerful funding opportunities
• Documentation and compliance are essential - particularly for prevailing wage requirements
• Forward planning is crucial as the incentive landscape continues to evolve

Don't Leave Money on the Table

As Nimita Uberoi shared during the panel, many organizations miss out on available tax credits due to compliance complexity. Giraffe Financial's end-to-end platform simplifies this process for both:

• Tax-exempt entities (municipalities, schools, nonprofits) through Direct Pay
• Taxable organizations through credit transferability at 85-90% value

Practical Takeaways

• "Start construction now to claim safe harbor" - Nimita Uberoi, Giraffe Financial
• "Think local - funding is where you least expect it" - Cecilia Latapi, Momentum
• "Right size for today, future proof for tomorrow" - Munni Krishna, EV Realty

Get started with Giraffe Financial

Register for an account today to receive:

• Complimentary eligibility assessment
• Personalized tax credit calculation for your project
• Priority access to our expert support team

Have Questions?

Our team is ready to help! Contact us directly at info@giraffe.financial