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Are EV tax credits still available?

Author

James Craig

Published Feb 10, 2026

More than Tax Credits Presently, an automaker’s EVs and plug-in hybrids are no longer eligible once that manufacturer has sold 200,000 qualified vehicles in the U.S. The congressional Budget Office has estimated the cost of the EV rebate proposal at $31.6 billion over the next 10 years.

Can I claim electric vehicle tax credit?

If your purchased an electric or alternative motor vehicle in 2020, you may be able to claim credit on your 2020 Tax Return. The Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit can be worth up to $7,500 in nonrefundable credit.

What are the electric car tax credits for 2019?

In the meantime, we’re featuring the 12 electric vehicles for 2019 in the accompanying slide show that, barring a rewriting of federal law, will remain eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit through year’s end. 1. Audi e-tron MSRP $74,800; after tax credit $67,300. 2. BMW i3 MSRP $44,450; after tax credit $36,950. 3. Fiat 500e

Are there any EVs that are not eligible for tax credit?

Another popular EV, the Chevrolet Bolt EV, also is no longer eligible for any tax credit. The remainder of the list includes practical city cars like the Nissan Leaf, more premium hatches like the BMW i3 and Mini Cooper SE Hardtop, and luxury SUVs like the Jaguar I-Pace and Audi eTron.

Are there tax rebates for electric cars in California?

California offers rebates, as opposed to tax credits, for eligible vehicles. The rebates are for up to $4,500 for fuel cell electric vehicles, $2,000 for battery electric vehicles and $1,000 for plug-in electric vehicles. There are income limitations that can either increase the rebate or eliminate it, depending on how much your household makes.

When do you get a tax credit for a new car?

(The credit is only available to the original purchaser of a new, qualifying vehicle. If a qualifying vehicle is leased to a consumer, the leasing company may claim the credit.) The vehicle is used mostly in the United States. The vehicle must be placed in service by the taxpayer during or after the 2010 calendar year.