Federal Tax Credits for New All-Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Federal Tax Credit Up To $7,500!

All-electric and plug-in hybrid cars purchased new in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to power the vehicle. State and/or local incentives may also apply.

Small neighborhood electric vehicles do not qualify for this credit, but they may qualify for another credit.

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Vehicle Make & Model	Vehicle Type	Full Credit	Phase Out
Vehicle Make & Model	Vehicle Type	Full Credit	50%	25%
AMP Electric Vehicles		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2012 GCE Electric Vehicle
2012 GCE Electric Vehicle		$7,500	–	–
2012 MLE Electric Vehicle
2012 MLE Electric Vehicle		$7,500	–	–
Audi		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2022 e-tron GT (e-tron GT/RS e-tron GT models)
2022 e-tron GT (e-tron GT/RS e-tron GT models)		$7,500	–	–
Audi e-tron S (standard and Sportback models)
Audi e-tron S (standard and Sportback models)		$7,500	–	–
Audi Q4 50 e-tron quattro (standard and Sportback models)
Audi Q4 50 e-tron quattro (standard and Sportback models)		$7,500	–	–
2020–22 e-tron Sportback
2020–22 e-tron Sportback		$7,500	–	–
2016–18 A3 e-tron
2016–18 A3 e-tron		$4,502	–	–
2019, 2021–22 e-tron SUV
2019, 2021–22 e-tron SUV		$7,500	–	–
2016 A3 e-tron ultra
2016 A3 e-tron ultra		$4,502	–	–
2021 A7 55 TFSI e Quattro
2021 A7 55 TFSI e Quattro		$6,712	–	–
2022 A7 TFSI e Quattro
2022 A7 TFSI e Quattro		$7,500	–	–
2020 A8L PHEV
2020 A8L PHEV		$6,712	–	–
2021 A8 L 60 TFSI e Quattro
2021 A8 L 60 TFSI e Quattro		$6,712	–	–
2020 Q5 PHEV
2020 Q5 PHEV		$6,712	–	–
2021 Q5 55 TFSI e Quattro
2021 Q5 55 TFSI e Quattro		$6,712	–	–
2022 Q5 TFSI e Quattro
2022 Q5 TFSI e Quattro		$7,500	–	–
Bentley		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2020–21 Bentayga Hybrid
2020–21 Bentayga Hybrid		$7,500	–	–
BMW		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2014–21 i3 Sedan
2014–21 i3 Sedan		$7,500	–	–
2014–21 i3 Sedan w/ Range Extender
2014–21 i3 Sedan w/ Range Extender		$7,500	–	–
2017 i3 Sedan (w/ 60 amp-hr battery)
2017 i3 Sedan (w/ 60 amp-hr battery)		$7,500	–	–
2018–21 i3s
2018–21 i3s		$7,500	–	–
2018–21 i3s w/ Range Extender
2018–21 i3s w/ Range Extender		$7,500	–	–
2014–17 i8
2014–17 i8		$3,793	–	–
2019–20 i8 Coupe
2019–20 i8 Coupe		$5,669	–	–
2019–20 i8 Roadster
2019–20 i8 Roadster		$5,669	–	–
2020–21 X3 xDrive30e
2020–21 X3 xDrive30e		$5,836	–	–
2016–18 X5 xDrive40e
2016–18 X5 xDrive40e		$4,668	–	–
2021–22 X5 xDrive45e
2021–22 X5 xDrive45e		$7,500	–	–
2016–18 330e
2016–18 330e		$4,001	–	–
2021–22 330e
2021–22 330e		$5,836	–	–
2021–22 330e xDrive
2021–22 330e xDrive		$5,836	–	–
2018–19 530e
2018–19 530e		$4,668	–	–
2020–22 530e
2020–22 530e		$5,836	–	–
2018–19 530e xDrive
2018–19 530e xDrive		$4,668	–	–
2020–22 530e xDrive
2020–22 530e xDrive		$5,836	–	–
2017 740e
2017 740e		$4,668	–	–
2018–19 740e xDrive
2018–19 740e xDrive		$4,668	–	–
2020–22 745e xDrive
2020–22 745e xDrive		$5,836	–	–
BYD Motors		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2012–17 e6 Electric Vehicle
2012–17 e6 Electric Vehicle		$7,500	–	–
General Motors vehicles purchased after 3/31/2020 are not eligible for these tax credits.
Cadillac		1/1/10 to 3/31/19	4/1/19 to 9/30/19	10/1/19 to 3/31/20
2014, 2016 Cadillac ELR
2014, 2016 Cadillac ELR		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
2017–18 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in
2017–18 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
General Motors vehicles purchased after 3/31/2020 are not eligible for these tax credits.
Chevrolet		1/1/10 to 3/31/19	4/1/19 to 9/30/19	10/1/19 to 3/31/20
2017–20 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2017–20 Chevrolet Bolt EV		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
2011–19 Chevrolet Volt
2011–19 Chevrolet Volt		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
2014–16 Chevrolet Spark EV
2014–16 Chevrolet Spark EV		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
Chrysler		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2017–22 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid
2017–22 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid		$7,500	–	–
CODA Automotive		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2010, 2012 CODA Sedan
2010, 2012 CODA Sedan		$7,500	–	–
Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS)		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2022 ELMS Urban Delivery
2022 ELMS Urban Delivery		$7,500	–	–
Electric Mobile Cars		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2010 E36 7 Passenger Wagon
2010 E36 7 Passenger Wagon		$7,500	–	–
2010 E36t Pick-up Truck
2010 E36t Pick-up Truck		$7,500	–	–
2010 E36v Utility Van
2010 E36v Utility Van		$7,500	–	–
Ferrari		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2020–21 SF90 Stradale
2020–21 SF90 Stradale		$3,501	–	–
Fiat		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2013–19 Fiat 500e
2013–19 Fiat 500e		$7,500	–	–
Fisker		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2012 Fisker Karma Sedan
2012 Fisker Karma Sedan		$7,500	–	–
Ford		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2012–18 Ford Focus EV
2012–18 Ford Focus EV		$7,500	–	–
2013–17 Ford C-Max Energi
2013–17 Ford C-Max Energi		$4,007	–	–
2013–18 Ford Fusion Energi
2013–18 Ford Fusion Energi		$4,007	–	–
2019–20 Ford Fusion Energi
2019–20 Ford Fusion Energi		$4,609	–	–
2020–22 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid
2020–22 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid		$6,843	–	–
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition Premium AWD
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition Premium AWD		$7,500	–	–
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1		$7,500	–	–
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD		$7,500	–	–
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium RWD
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium RWD		$7,500	–	–
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD		$7,500	–	–
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD		$7,500	–	–
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT		$7,500	–	–
Ford/Azure Dynamics		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2011–12 Transit Connect EV
2011–12 Transit Connect EV		$7,500	–	–
Honda		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid
2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid		$3,626	–	–
2018–21 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid
2018–21 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid		$7,500	–	–
Hyundai		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2017–21 Ioniq Electric
2017–21 Ioniq Electric		$7,500	–	–
2018–22 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
2018–22 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle		$4,543	–	–
2019–22 Kona Electric Vehicle
2019–22 Kona Electric Vehicle		$7,500	–	–
2016–19 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
2016–19 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle		$4,919	–	–
2022 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
2022 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid		$6,587	–	–
2022 Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid
2022 Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid		$6,587	–	–
Jaguar		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2019 Jaguar I-Pace (First Edition, HSE, SE, S models)
2019 Jaguar I-Pace (First Edition, HSE, SE, S models)		$7,500	–	–
2020–21 Jaguar I-Pace (HSE, SE, S models)
2020–21 Jaguar I-Pace (HSE, SE, S models)		$7,500	–	–
2022 Jaguar I-Pace (HSE)
2022 Jaguar I-Pace (HSE		$7,500	–	–
Jeep		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2021–22 Jeep Wrangler PHEV
2021–22 Jeep Wrangler PHEV		$7,500	–	–
Kandi		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2019–21 Kandi EX3
2019–21 Kandi EX3		$7,500	–	–
2019–20 Kandi K22
2019–20 Kandi K22		$7,500	–	–
2020–22 Kandi K23
2020–22 Kandi K23		$7,500	–	–
2020–22 Kandi K27
2020–22 Kandi K27		$7,500	–	–
Karma		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2018–20 Karma Revero
2018–20 Karma Revero		$7,500	–	–
Kia		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2015–20 Soul Electric
2015–20 Soul Electric		$7,500	–	–
2017–20 Optima Plug-in Hybrid
2017–20 Optima Plug-in Hybrid		$4,919	–	–
2018–22 Niro Plug-in Hybrid
2018–22 Niro Plug-in Hybrid		$4,543	–	–
2019–22 Niro EV
2019–22 Niro EV		$7,500	–	–
2022 EV6 (58 kWh, 77.4 kWh)
2022 EV6 (58 kWh, 77.4 kWh)		$7,500	–	–
2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid		$6,587	–	–
Land Rover		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2019 Range Rover PHEV (HSE)
2019 Range Rover PHEV (HSE)		$7,087	–	–
2020–21 Range Rover PHEV
2020–21 Range Rover PHEV		$6,295	–	–
2022 Range Rover PHEV (HSE, Autobiography models)
2022 Range Rover PHEV (HSE, Autobiography models)		$6,295	–	–
2019 Range Rover Sport PHEV (HSE)
2019 Range Rover Sport PHEV (HSE)		$7,087	–	–
2022 Range Rover Sport PHEV (HSE)
2022 Range Rover Sport PHEV (HSE)		$6,295	–	–
2020–22 Range Rover Sport PHEV
2020–22 Range Rover Sport PHEV		$6,295	–	–
Lexus		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2022 Lexus NX Plug-In Hybrid
2022 Lexus NX Plug-In Hybrid		$7,500	–	–
Lincoln		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2020–22 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring
2020–22 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring		$6,534	–	–
2021 Lincoln Corsair Reserve Grand Touring (PHEV)
2021 Lincoln Corsair Reserve Grand Touring (PHEV)		$6,843	–	–
2022 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring (PHEV)
2022 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring (PHEV)		$6,843	–	–
Mazda		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2022 MX-30
2022 MX-30		$7,500	–	–
McLaren		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2022 Artura
2022 Artura		$4,585	–	–
Mercedes-Benz		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2022 EQS 450+
2022 EQS 450+		$7,500	–	–
2022 EQS 580 4Matic
2022 EQS 580 4Matic		$7,500	–	–
2014–17 B-Class EV
2014–17 B-Class EV		$7,500	–	–
2015–17 S550e PHEV
2015–17 S550e Plug-in Hybrid		$4,460	–	–
2016–18 GLE550e 4matic PHEV
2016–18 GLE550e 4matic		$4,460	–	–
2018–19 GLC350e 4matic PHEV
2018–19 GLC350e 4matic		$4,460	–	–
2020 GLC350e 4M EQ
2020 GLC350e 4M EQ		$6,462	–	–
2020 S560e EQ PHEV
2020 S560e EQ PHEV		$6,462	–	–
2016–18 C350e
2016–18 C350e		$3,501	–	–
MINI		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2018–19 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4
2018–19 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4		$4,001	–	–
2020–22 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4
2020–22 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4		$5,002	–	–
2020 MINI Cooper S E Hardtop 2-Door
2020 MINI Cooper S E Hardtop 2-Door		$7,500	–	–
2021–22 MINI Cooper S E Hardtop
2021–22 MINI Cooper S E Hardtop		$7,500	–	–
Mitsubishi		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 i-MiEV
2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 i-MiEV		$7,500	–	–
2018–20 Outlander Plug-in
2018–20 Outlander Plug-in		$5,836	–	–
2021–22 Outlander Plug-in
2021–22 Outlander Plug-in		$6,587	–	–
Nissan		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2011–22 Leaf
2011–22 Leaf		$7,500	–	–
Polestar Automotive		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2020–21 Polestar 1
2020–21 Polestar 1		$7,500	–	–
2021 Polestar 2
2021 Polestar 2		$7,500	–	–
2022 Polestar 2 - Long Range (single and dual motor)
2022 Polestar 2 - Long Range (single and dual motor)		$7,500	–	–
Porsche		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2015–18 Cayenne S E-Hybrid
2015–18 Cayenne S E-Hybrid		$5,336	–	–
2019–20 Cayenne E-Hybrid
2019–20 Cayenne E-Hybrid		$6,712	–	–
2021–22 Cayenne (E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid Coupe, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe)
2021–22 Cayenne (E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid Coupe, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe)		$7,500	–	–
2020 Cayenne (E-Hybrid Coupe, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe)
2020 Cayenne (E-Hybrid Coupe, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe)		$6,712	–	–
2014–16 Panamera S E-Hybrid
2014–16 Panamera S E-Hybrid		$4,752	–	–
2015 918 Spyder
2015 918 Spyder		$3,667	–	–
2018 Panamera 4 PHEV (4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo)
2018 Panamera 4 PHEV (4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo)		$6,670	–	–
2019–20 Panamera 4 PHEV (4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo)
2019–20 Panamera 4 PHEV (4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo)		$6,712	–	–
2021 Panamera 4 PHEV (4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 4 S E-Hybrid, 4 S E-Hybrid Executive, 4 S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo)
2021 Panamera 4 PHEV (4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 4 S E-Hybrid, 4 S E-Hybrid Executive, 4 S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo)		$7,500	–	–
2022 Panamera 4 PHEV (4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 4 S E-Hybrid, 4 S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Turbo S E-Hybrid)
2022 Panamera 4 PHEV (4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 4 S E-Hybrid, 4 S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Turbo S E-Hybrid)		$7,500	–	–
2020 Taycan EV (4S, Turbo, Turbo S)
2020 Taycan EV (4S, Turbo, Turbo S)		$7,500	–	–
2021–22 Taycan EV (4 Cross Turismo, 4 S Cross Turismo, Turbo Cross Turismo, Turbo S Cross Turismo, 4 S, Turbo, Turbo S)
2021–22 Taycan EV (4 Cross Turismo, 4 S Cross Turismo, Turbo Cross Turismo, Turbo S Cross Turismo, 4 S, Turbo, Turbo S)		$7,500	–	–
Rivian		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2022 Rivian R1T
2022 Rivian R1T		$7,500	–	–
smart USA		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2013–18 fortwo electric vehicle (all)
2013–18 fortwo electric vehicle (coupe/cabriolet)		$7,500	–	–
2019 EQ fortwo Coupe
2019 EQ fortwo Coupe		$7,500	–	–
2019 EQ fortwo Cabrio
2019 EQ fortwo Cabrio		$7,500	–	–
Subaru		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2019–21 Crosstrek Hybrid
2019–21 Crosstrek Hybrid		$4,502	–	–
Tesla vehicles purchased after 12/31/2019 are not eligible for these tax credits.
Tesla Motors		1/1/10 to 12/31/18	1/1/19 to 6/30/19	7/1/19 to 12/31/19
2012–20 Model S
2012–20 Model S		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
2016–20 Model X
2016–20 Model X		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
2020 Model 3 Standard Range
2020 Model 3 Standard Range		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
2019–20 Model 3 Standard Range Plus
2019–20 Model 3 Standard Range Plus		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
2017–20 Model 3 Long Range
2017–20 Model 3 Long Range		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
2018–20 Model 3 Long Range AWD and AWD Performance
2018–20 Model 3 Long Range AWD and AWD Performance		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
2018–20 Model 3 Mid Range
2018–20 Model 3 Mid Range		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
2008–11 Roadster
2008–11 Roadster		$7,500	$3,750	$1,875
Think		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2011 Think City EV
2011 Think City EV		$7,500	–	–
Toyota		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2012–15 Prius Plug-in Hybrid
2012–15 Prius Plug-in Hybrid		$2,500	–	–
2017–22 Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid
2017–22 Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid		$4,502	–	–
2012–14 RAV4 EV
2012–14 RAV4 EV		$7,500	–	–
2021–22 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid
2021–22 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid		$7,500	–	–
VIA Motors		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2014 2500 Extended Range Electric Passenger Van
2014 2500 Extended Range Electric Passenger Van		$7,500	–	–
2014 1500 Extended Range Electric Truck 4WD (All body styles)
2014 1500 Extended Range Electric Truck 4WD (All body styles)		$7,500	–	–
2014 2500 Extended Range Electric Cargo Van
2014 2500 Extended Range Electric Cargo Van		$7,500	–	–
2014 1500 Extended Range Electric Truck 2WD (All body styles)
2014 1500 Extended Range Electric Truck 2WD (All body styles)		$7,500	–	–
Volkswagen		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2021 ID.4 (First Edition, Pro, Pro S, and AWD Pro S)
2021 ID.4 (First Edition, Pro, Pro S, and AWD Pro S)		$7,500	–	–
2015–19 e-Golf
2015–19 e-Golf		$7,500	–	–
Volvo		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2019 S60
2019 S60		$5,002	–	–
2020–22 S60
2020–22 S60		$5,419	–	–
2022 S60 Extended Range
2022 S60 Extended Range		$7,500	–	–
2018–19 S90
2018–19 S90		$5,002	–	–
2020–22 S90
2020–22 S90		$5,419	–	–
2022 S90 Extended Range
2022 S90 Extended Range		$7,500	–	–
2020–22 V60
2020–22 V60		$5,419	–	–
2022 V60 Extended Range
2022 V60 Extended Range		$7,500	–	–
2021–22 XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 AWD
2021–22 XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 AWD		$7,500	–	–
2018–19 XC60
2018–19 XC60		$5,002	–	–
2020–22 XC60
2020–22 XC60		$5,419	–	–
2022 XC60 Extended Range
2022 XC60 Extended Range		$7,500	–	–
2016–17 XC90
2016–17 XC90		$4,585	–	–
2018–19 XC90
2018–19 XC90		$5,002	–	–
2020–22 XC90
2020–22 XC90		$5,419	–	–
2022 XC90 Extended Range
2022 XC90 Extended Range		$7,500	–	–
2018–19 XC90 Excellence
2018–19 XC90 Excellence		$5,002	–	–
Wheego		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2011 LiFe
2011 LiFe		$7,500	–	–
Zenith Motors		1/1/10 to Present	TBD	TBD
2014–2017 Electric Van
2014–2017 Electric Van		$7,500	–	–
2016–2017 Electric Minibus
2016–2017 Electric Minibus		$7,500	–	–

TBD = To be determined

Updated 1/19/2022

Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicles (IRC 30D)

Requirements

To be certified for the credit by the manufacturer, the vehicle must meet the following requirements:

The vehicle must be made by a manufacturer (i.e., it doesn't include conventional vehicles converted to electric drive).
It must be treated as a motor vehicle for purposes of title II of the Clean Air Act.
It must have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of not more than 14,000 lbs.
It must be propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor which draws electricity from a battery which
- has a capacity of not less than 4 kilowatt hours and
- is capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity.

The following requirements must also be met for a certified vehicle to qualify:

The original use of the vehicle commences with the taxpayer—it must be a new vehicle.
The vehicle is acquired for use or lease by the taxpayer, and not for resale. (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.

Phaseout

The credit begins to phase out for vehicles at the beginning of the second calendar quarter after the manufacturer has sold 200,000 eligible plug-in electric vehicles (i.e., plug-in hybrids and EVs) in the United States as counted from January 1, 2010. IRS will announce when a manufacturer exceeds this production figure and will announce the subsequent phase out schedule (Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit Quarterly Sales).

Claiming the Credit

Fill out Form 8936, Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit.

For vehicles acquired for personal use, report the credit from Form 8936 on the appropriate line of your Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.

For vehicles purchased in 2010 or later, this credit can be used toward the alternative minimum tax (AMT).

If the qualifying vehicle is purchased for business use, the credit for the business use of an electric vehicle is reported on Form 3800, General Business Credit.

Additional Information

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

DISCLAIMER

The information on this page should not be viewed as an official or legally binding document. Other requirements or exceptions may apply. For more detailed information, please consult an IRS tax representative and/or official IRS publications.