Size Level 2 and Level 3 DC Fast Chargers, calculate IRA §30C tax credits (up to $100k/charger), utility make-ready grants, demand charges, diesel displacement, and 10-year IRR.
| Infrastructure Financial Item | Amount ($) |
|---|---|
| Level 2 Charging Hardware CapEx | $0 |
| DC Fast Charging Hardware CapEx | $0 |
| Civil Make-Ready, Switchgear & Interconnect | $0 |
| Total Gross Turnkey CapEx | $0 |
| Less: IRA Section 30C Tax Credit | -$0 |
| Less: Utility Make-Ready Grants / Rebates | -$0 |
| Net Out-of-Pocket CapEx | $0 |
| Displaced Baseline Diesel Fuel Cost | +$0/yr |
| Less: Fleet EV Electricity Energy Cost | -$0/yr |
| Less: Utility Monthly Demand Charges | -$0/yr |
| Net Year 1 Operating Savings (NOI) | $0/yr |
IRA Section 30C Tax Credit Structure: The Inflation Reduction Act expanded the Section 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit through 2032. Businesses can claim up to 30% of installed equipment and make-ready costs, capped at $100,000 per single charging station, provided the property is located within an eligible non-urban or low-income census tract and complies with prevailing wage and apprenticeship rules.
Utility Make-Ready Programs: Across major investor-owned utilities (Oncor, ConEd, ComEd, Georgia Power, PG&E, SCE), commercial fleet operators can receive utility funding that covers up to 100% of the electrical "make-ready" infrastructure on the utility side of the meter (transformers, new service drops) and 50%–80% on the customer side (trenching, switchboards, meter panels).
Smart Load Management (Avoid Demand Charge Traps): Unmanaged daytime DC Fast Charging can trigger massive 15-minute interval demand charge spikes ($15–$35/kW/month). Employing smart automated charge scheduling (charging between 10 PM and 5 AM) cuts peak demand tariffs by over 60%, boosting operational fleet ROI and shortening payback to under 4 years.