Why Massachusetts and Utilities Are Investing Heavily in EV Charging

Massachusetts is accelerating EV infrastructure to meet climate, economic, and public-health goals.

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In August 2025, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $46 million through FY27 to expand EV charging statewide, targeting gaps identified by the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC).

Priorities include:

• Expanding public charging along secondary corridors
• Improving access for residents without off-street parking
• Supporting medium- and heavy-duty fleets
• Improving air quality, especially in environmental justice communities

Transportation accounts for 37% of Massachusetts’ greenhouse gas emissions, with medium- and heavy-duty vehicles responsible for roughly 25% of transportation-related pollution. EV charging infrastructure is essential to reducing emissions while supporting economic growth, grid readiness, and consumer adoption.

Utilities like National Grid are incentivized to act now because:

• EV adoption is rising faster than infrastructure deployment
• Managed charging helps protect grid stability
• Early investment is far less costly than reactive upgrades later

National Grid’s EV Incentives + Lynkwell = Zero-Cost EV Charging in Massachusetts

Massachusetts commercial and multifamily property owners have a rare, time-limited opportunity.

National Grid’s generous EV incentive program—when combined with Lynkwell’s XLynk™ chargers and fully managed deployment —can result in a complete EV charging deployment at zero out-of-pocket cost.

That includes hardware, installation, software, operations, and long-term support.

Utility-funded programs at this scale are uncommon. While some providers advertise “free” hardware or software, those offers often exclude long-term operations, maintenance, or the driver experience—leaving site hosts with hidden costs down the road.

Demand is already high, and this opportunity ends March 31, 2026.

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Why This Is Different

This program isn’t just about installing chargers—it’s about building reliable, long-term infrastructure.

National Grid incentives significantly reduce deployment costs. Lynkwell fills the remaining gaps by absorbing costs other providers pass on later, ensuring sites aren’t left managing underperforming hardware or escalating operating expenses.

The result: a true zero-cost, fully managed EV charging solution.

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Summary: 10 Years of EV Charging at Zero Cost

Through National Grid’s incentive program and Lynkwell’s fully managed offering, eligible sites in National Grid’s Massachusetts territory can deploy commercial EV charging at zero out-of-pocket cost—with no cap on the number of chargers.

What’s included at no cost to you:

• BABA-compliant XLynk™ Level 2 chargers
• Site planning, preparation, utility coordination, and installation
• Utility incentive paperwork and filings handled end-to-end
• 10 years of parts and labor warranty
• 10 years of Lynkwell’s industry-leading ViaLynk™ charger management platform
• Network migration from existing chargers (included)
• 24/7 U.S.-based customer and driver support

Lynkwell covers 100% of eligible costs, including EV chargers, installation, software, and long-term operations—resulting in thousands of dollars in savings and 10 full years of EV charging at zero cost.

Other providers may advertise “free” hardware.

Only Lynkwell delivers a fully funded, lifetime-backed EV charging program with no hidden costs and no charger limits.

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Who Qualifies?

Eligible sites must be located in National Grid’s Massachusetts territory and include:

✔ Public Charging Locations

• Municipal properties
• Retail and shopping centers
• Hospitality and hotels
• Destination sites
• Workplaces with public access

Public chargers must be accessible at least 12 hours per day, 7 days per week.

✔ Multi-Unit Dwellings

• Residential properties with 5 or more units

Rebate levels vary based on Environmental Justice Community (EJC) status.

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Is There a Limit on Charger Quantity?

No.

There is no cap on the number of Level 2 chargers you can install.

Because funding is reviewed on a first-come basis, installing more chargers upfront is often the most cost-effective approach. Early applications move faster through utility review, engineering, and construction scheduling.

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Why the Urgency?

Three simple reasons:

• The program ends March 31, 2026 After that, funding is not guaranteed.
• Demand is already high Zero-cost deployment accelerates adoption.
• Early submissions are prioritized Utility review capacity and contractor availability are finite.

Waiting doesn’t save money—it risks losing it.

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Get Started Before Funding Runs Out

National Grid funding is real. Demand is high.

The deadline is March 31, 2026.

If your site qualifies, now is the time to act.

Secure your place in the review queue—before the window closes.