Guide · Revised October 16, 2026
EV Tax Credits & Rebates by State
The federal EV tax credit was eliminated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and ended on September 30, 2025. State rebates, utility incentives, and sales tax exemptions are now the main savings still available to EV buyers.
Federal credit: ended September 30, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21), signed July 4, 2025, terminated the federal EV purchase credits. As of October 1, 2025 there is no federal tax credit for buying a new or used EV.
- §30D New Clean Vehicle Credit (up to $7,500) — ended for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025.
- §25E Used Clean Vehicle Credit (up to $4,000) — ended for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025.
- §45W Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit — also terminated on the same date.
- Bought before Sept 30, 2025? A later delivery may qualify only if the IRS acquisition and other eligibility requirements were satisfied by the cutoff, including a binding contract and payment. See IRS guidance.
Verify current state and utility programs
The earlier fixed table of state amounts, tax exemptions, and HOV benefits has been removed because current funding and eligibility were not verified for each entry. A state's historical program is not proof that applications are open today. No state is presumed to have no programs merely because it is missing from our records.
- Check your state's official energy, revenue, or environmental agency for the current application window and funds.
- Confirm vehicle, residency, income, dealer, and acquisition-date rules. Some benefits apply only to used vehicles or selected models.
- Check whether combining programs is permitted. Adding advertised maximum amounts does not establish a stackable benefit.
- Ask your utility about approved charger models, enrollment, installation, and reimbursement requirements before ordering equipment.
Our incentive finder shows recorded programs and source links; verify availability with the administering agency before purchase.
Don't forget utility rebates
With the federal credit gone, utility incentives matter more than ever. some utilities offer charger rebates, managed-charging programs, or time-of-use rates. Amounts and savings are not universal. Check your local utility before buying. The federal 30C credit is unavailable for property placed in service after June 30, 2026.
See the real cost in your state
With incentives shrinking, operating cost is the bigger lever. Run the numbers for your ZIP.
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