Montana EV charger installers
Residential Level 2
Commercial & fleet
DC fast charging
Multifamily & HOA
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Our rating process
License check
We confirm the installer holds a current electrical license in the state where they operate.
EV-specific experience
We look for documented history installing EV chargers, not general electrical work alone.
Real customer feedback
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Service transparency
We verify what the installer actually offers, so listings reflect real capabilities.
By the numbers
Montana’s EV charging landscape has grown quickly over the past several years, though most of that growth has happened in a relatively small footprint of the state.
Montana has 158 public EV charging locations
AFDC lists 481 public ports.
Montana has 219 Level 2 and 262 DC fast ports
AFDC lists zero Level 1 ports.
Montana NEVI planning covers FY2022–FY2026
Montana submits annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans.
Current fuel and energy prices
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Fuel type
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Current Montana average
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Source
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Residential electricity
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14.99¢ / kWh
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EIA, July 2026
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Regular gasoline
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$4.56 / gal
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AAA, September 30, 2026
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Mid-grade gasoline
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$4.90 / gal
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AAA, September 30, 2026
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Premium gasoline
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$5.28 / gal
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AAA, September 30, 2026
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Diesel
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$6.24 / gal
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AAA, September 30, 2026
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Current fuel and energy prices
Electricity, at home
$3.75–$5.00
14.99¢/kWh × 3–4 mi/kWh (DOE efficiency data)
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Regular gasoline
$14.25–$16.29
$4.56/gal ÷ 28–32 mpg
You save per 100 miles
$9.25–$12.54
Charging infrastructure map
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Frequently asked questions
Straightforward answers to what people usually ask before installing an EV charger or hiring an installer in Montana.
Yes. In addition to standard registration fees, Montana charges annual EV and plug-in hybrid fees based on vehicle class by unladen gross weight. For Class 1 vehicles at 5,999 pounds or below, the annual fee is $130 for an EV and $70 for a plug-in hybrid. For Class 2 vehicles from 6,000 to 10,000 pounds, the annual fee is $190 for an EV and $100 for a plug-in hybrid. Heavier classes have higher fees. Beginning July 1, 2028, EV registration fees will be reduced by 30% for private residents. Owners should confirm their class and registration type before renewal.
Yes. Missoula Electric Cooperative’s ReCHARGE program offers eligible members a Level 2 smart EV charger and a reduced electricity rate for EV charging during off-peak periods. The charger automatically avoids defined weekday peak windows, and energy used for EV charging is billed at a rate currently 2 cents per kWh below MEC’s standard residential energy rate. The charger can be obtained through MEC under its current payment arrangements. This is a cooperative-specific program, not a statewide Montana benefit.
No statewide consumer rebate for buying or leasing an electric vehicle is listed in the U.S. Department of Energy’s current Montana laws-and-incentives summary. Montana’s EV-related state entries focus on registration fees, public charging-station requirements, and NEVI infrastructure planning rather than a statewide vehicle-purchase rebate. This does not rule out federal incentives, dealer offers, or utility-specific programs with separate service-territory rules. Buyers should verify the current administrator, funding status, and eligibility requirements before relying on any incentive.
Montana applies a $0.03 per kilowatt-hour tax to electricity sold by public EV charging stations with capacity greater than 25 kilowatts. EV charging stations at private residences or homeowners’ associations are exempt. Public charging stations must register with the Montana Department of Transportation within 30 days of operation, and the charging rate must be posted at the site. New public charging stations and public legacy charging stations also face metering requirements beginning July 1, 2025, with additional legacy-station metering requirements beginning July 1, 2028.
Yes. Montana participates in the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. The Montana Department of Transportation has submitted annually updated EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 describing how the state intends to distribute NEVI funding and address physical and cybersecurity requirements. Planned or funded sites should not be treated as operating chargers. Before a trip, drivers should verify a station’s live status, connector type, power level, payment method, and access rules through the charging network or a live station map.
