FEDERAL
$0 (30D repealed)
EV Tax Credit Estimator
The federal EV credits are over: 30D (new) and 25E (used) ended for vehicles acquired after Sept 30 2025, and 30C (home charger) ended for chargers placed in service after June 30 2026. State and utility incentives may still apply.
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NO CURRENT CREDIT$0.00
The federal Section 30D new EV credit was repealed for vehicles placed in service after September 30, 2025. State and utility programs in California may still apply. The Section 30C home charger credit also ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026.
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CHARGER
$0 (30C ended)
The federal Section 30D new EV credit was repealed by the OBBBA for vehicles placed in service after September 30, 2025. The Section 25E used EV credit also ended for vehicles acquired after that date, and the Section 30C home charger credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. If you are buying now, expect $0 from all three federal credits; state and utility incentives below may still apply. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
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Credit breakdown
| Credit | Amount | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Clean Vehicle Credit (30D)Expired for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025 | $0 | EXPIRED | Expired for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025 |
| Total eligible | $0 |
How EV Tax Credits Work
Federal EV tax credits reduce your federal income tax liability dollar-for-dollar. A $4,000 credit means $4,000 less in taxes owed. These are nonrefundable credits, meaning they can reduce your tax bill to zero but won't generate a refund beyond that. Credits are claimed when you file your annual tax return using IRS Form 8936.
Current Federal Credit Status
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21) ended three federal credits. Section 30D (new vehicles, up to $7,500) and Section 25E (used vehicles, 30% up to $4,000) ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. Section 30C (home charger installation, 30% up to $1,000) ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. If you are buying a vehicle or installing a charger now, the federal credit is $0. Vehicles acquired on or before the cutoff may still be claimed on that year's return with Form 8936; confirm details with IRS.gov or a tax professional.
State Incentives Vary Widely
- California's statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) closed to new applications on November 8, 2023. Income-qualified Californians can still look at Clean Cars 4 All and their electric utility's own EV rebates.
- Colorado offers a state income tax credit for new EVs; the amount has stepped down over time, so check the Colorado Energy Office for the current figure.
- Some states (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine) offer point-of-sale rebates that reduce the purchase price directly, rather than tax credits claimed later.
- State programs change frequently. Check your state's energy office website for the most current information before purchasing.
FAQ
Frequently asked
No. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ended the Clean Vehicle Credit (Section 30D, new EVs) and the Used Clean Vehicle Credit (Section 25E) for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. State, local, and utility incentives may still apply, so check your state program.
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