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EV vehicle rebates and tax credits by state

State purchase rebates and tax credits for new and used electric vehicles, with standard and income-qualified amounts, price caps and funding status. The federal $7,500 credit is not currently active, so state and utility money now decides most incentive math.

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11active state programs
11states with an active program
$7,500largest listed amount
$0federal credit since Sept. 30, 2025
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The short answer

  • The federal new clean vehicle credit (up to $7,500) and the used credit (up to $4,000) ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025, according to the IRS. They are not currently active. Drive Economics calculators default the federal field to $0.
  • 11 state programs are active in our repository across 11 states. Most standard amounts fall between $750 and $3,500; income-qualified tiers reach $7,500.
  • Several well-known programs have closed: California’s statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, Vermont’s state incentive, Washington’s and New Jersey’s sales tax exemptions, and Pennsylvania’s rebate. Texas runs yearly application windows.
  • Price caps matter as much as amounts. Many programs exclude vehicles above $50,000 to $55,000 MSRP.

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$0$1k$2k$3k$4k$5k$6k$7k$8kOregon Clean Vehicle RebateOR$2,000 · max $7,500Efficiency Maine EV RebateME$5,000 · max $7,000MOR-EV RebateMA$3,500 · max $6,000Connecticut CHEAPR RebateCT$1,500 · max $4,500Rhode Island DRIVE EV RebateRI$3,000 · max $4,500Illinois EPA Electric Vehicle RebateIL$2,000 · max $4,000Charge Up New JerseyNJ$1,500 · max $4,000Colorado Innovative Motor Vehicle Tax …CO$750 · max $3,250Maryland EV Excise Tax CreditMDup to $3,000Delaware Clean Vehicle RebateDEup to $2,500New York Drive Clean RebateNYup to $2,000
Program maximums from the Drive Economics incentive repository, updated Oct 25, 2026. Amounts are not additive across programs unless each program says so.

Using these amounts in a cost comparison

Enter the amount a buyer actually qualifies for in the State and utility incentives field of the EV vs. Gas calculator or the EV Cost calculator. Both prefill a starting value from this repository when a ZIP code is entered, and the field stays editable.

Amounts are program maximums. Income limits, price caps, funding windows and whether programs can be combined all change what a specific household receives. As utility deep dives are added, this repository will also produce an “up to” total by ZIP code.

Active programs by state

Sorted by state, then by the largest listed amount. Each card shows when it was last checked against the program page.

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Colorado · State programActive

Colorado Innovative Motor Vehicle Tax Credit

Up to $3,250Standard $750 · Plug-in hybrid $750

Colorado tax credit of $750 for a new EV or plug-in hybrid bought or leased in 2026, plus $2,500 more if the MSRP is under $35,000.

The statutory $1,500 base for 2026 was halved under the state revenue trigger. No credit above $80,000 MSRP. Source: Colorado Department of Revenue.

Price cap $80,000Tax credit

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Connecticut · State programActive

Connecticut CHEAPR Rebate

Up to $4,500Standard $1,500 · Plug-in hybrid $500

Point-of-sale rebate of $1,500 for a new battery EV ($500 for a plug-in hybrid) under $50,000 base MSRP, from October 15, 2026.

Rebate+ adds $3,000 for income-qualified buyers or residents of eligible communities ($4,500 total for a new BEV). Source: CT DEEP.

Price cap $50,000Rebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Delaware · State programActive

Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate

Up to $2,500Plug-in hybrid $1,000

$2,500 for a new battery EV under $40,000 base MSRP, $1,500 from $40,000 to $50,000, and $1,000 for a plug-in hybrid.

For vehicles bought or leased May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. Used EVs also qualify. Apply within 90 days. Source: DNREC.

Price cap $50,000Rebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Illinois · State programActive

Illinois EPA Electric Vehicle Rebate

Up to $4,000Standard $2,000 · Battery EVs only

$2,000 rebate for new BEV purchase from a licensed Illinois dealership. Income-qualifying applicants receive up to $4,000. Open application cycle through December 31, 2026.

Must purchase from a licensed Illinois dealership. Two tiers: standard $2,000 for market-rate applicants meeting basic income limits, up to $4,000 for low-income applicants. Stackable with utility rebates (ComEd or Ameren home charger programs) on the infrastructure side. Program funding is finite; historically has paused when funds run out.

Income-based amountsRebate

Last verified Aug 24, 2026Program page ↗

Maine · State programActive

Efficiency Maine EV Rebate

Up to $7,000Standard $5,000 · Battery EVs only

Income-qualified rebates of $7,000 (low income) or $5,000 (moderate income) for a new battery EV paired with an Efficiency Maine off-peak charger.

Businesses and public entities: $3,000. Plug-in hybrids are not eligible. A $1,000 bonus on these amounts was scheduled to end September 30, 2026. Source: Efficiency Maine, AFDC.

Price cap $55,000Income-based amountsRebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Maryland · State programActive

Maryland EV Excise Tax Credit

Up to $3,000Plug-in hybrid $3,000

Up to $3,000 excise tax credit for a new plug-in EV with a base price up to $50,000, subject to yearly funding.

Fiscal 2026 funds ran out on the first day. As of October 1, 2026, about $2.2 million in fiscal 2027 credits remained. Source: Maryland MVA.

Price cap $50,000Tax credit

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Massachusetts · State programActive

MOR-EV Rebate

Up to $6,000Standard $3,500 · Battery EVs only

$3,500 MOR-EV Standard rebate for a new battery or fuel-cell EV up to $55,000 MSRP, at the dealer or within 90 days.

Income-qualified MOR-EV+ adds $1,500 and a gas-vehicle trade-in adds $1,000. Amendments proposed July 2026 would lower price caps. Source: Mass. DOER, MassCEC.

Price cap $55,000Income-based amountsRebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

New Jersey · State programActive

Charge Up New Jersey

Up to $4,000Standard $1,500 · Battery EVs only

$1,500 point-of-sale incentive for a new battery EV up to $55,000 MSRP for fiscal 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027).

Charge Up+ adds $2,500 for prequalified income-eligible buyers ($4,000 total). Funds are limited. Source: NJ BPU Charge Up New Jersey.

Price cap $55,000Rebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

New York · State programActive

New York Drive Clean Rebate

Up to $2,000Plug-in hybrid $1,000

Point-of-sale rebate of $500 to $2,000 based on electric range and MSRP. $2,000 needs 200+ miles of range and an MSRP of $42,000 or less.

Vehicles over $42,000 MSRP receive $500. An additional $30 million was added in April 2026. Source: NYSERDA.

Price cap $42,000Rebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Oregon · State programActive

Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate (Standard)

Up to $7,500Standard $2,000 · Plug-in hybrid $1,500

$2,000 Standard Rebate for a new battery EV, or up to $7,500 through the income-qualified Charge Ahead Rebate.

Only for vehicles bought or leased August 25 to November 4, 2026. Funds were running low as of October 17, 2026. Source: Oregon DEQ.

Rebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Rhode Island · State programActive

Rhode Island DRIVE EV Rebate

Up to $4,500Standard $3,000 · Plug-in hybrid $2,000

$3,000 for a new battery or fuel-cell EV and $2,000 for a new plug-in hybrid, up to a $75,000 agreed vehicle value.

DRIVE+ adds up to $1,500 for income-qualified residents. Used EVs also qualify. Apply within 120 days. Source: RI OER.

Price cap $75,000Income-based amountsRebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Non-cash perks

Lane access and similar benefits have value for some commuters but do not lower the purchase price.

California · State programPaused or closed

California Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) HOV Decal

Not currently available

Solo access to carpool (HOV) lanes with a Clean Air Vehicle decal.

Federal reauthorization has lapsed intermittently. Estimated value ~$1,000-2,500/yr for commuters based on time savings.

Lane access

Last verified Jan 15, 2026Program page ↗

Georgia · State programActive

Georgia HOV/HOT Lane Access

Non-cash benefit

Solo HOV/HOT lane access with Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) license plate.

$35 fee for AFV plate. Access value ~$500-2,500/yr for Atlanta commuters.

Lane access

Last verified Jan 15, 2026Program page ↗

Ended, paused or closed

Kept here so older articles and quotes can be checked against current status. None of these should be counted in a cost comparison today.

Federal · FederalEnded

Federal New Clean Vehicle Credit (Section 30D)

Not currently available

The federal credit of up to $7,500 for a new EV is not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.

Ended under Public Law 119-21. Not currently active. Vehicles under a binding contract with payment by September 30, 2025 may still qualify. Source: IRS.

Income-based amountsTax credit

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Federal · FederalEnded

Federal Used Clean Vehicle Credit (Section 25E)

Not currently available

EXPIRED — the federal Used Clean Vehicle Credit (up to $4,000) was ended by federal legislation for vehicles purchased after September 30, 2025.

Before expiration: sale price under $25,000, income caps $75k single / $150k joint, vehicle 2+ model years old. Consult a tax professional if you claimed the credit at point of sale before Sept 30, 2025.

Price cap $25,000Income-based amountsTax credit

Last verified Oct 1, 2025Program page ↗

California · State programEnded

California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP)

Not currently available

California's statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project closed to new applications on November 8, 2023, and will not reopen.

Income-qualified programs such as Clean Cars 4 All and regional air district grants are separate. Source: CARB and cleanvehiclerebate.org.

Price cap $60,000Income-based amountsRebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

New Jersey · State programEnded

New Jersey ZEV Sales Tax Exemption

Not currently available

New Jersey repealed its EV sales tax exemption. EVs sold on or after July 1, 2025 pay the full 6.625% rate.

A reduced 3.3125% rate applied from October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Source: NJ Division of Taxation.

Tax exemption

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Pennsylvania · State programPaused or closed

Pennsylvania Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate

Not currently available

Pennsylvania's Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program is closed. It last offered $3,000 for an income-qualified battery EV purchase.

Last terms: $3,000 BEV, $1,500 PHEV, $1,000 low-income adder, $45,000 price cap. Source: PA DEP.

Price cap $50,000Income-based amountsRebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Texas · State programPaused or closed

Texas Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase Incentive

Up to $2,500Plug-in hybrid $2,500

Texas grant of up to $2,500 for a new plug-in vehicle, offered in yearly application windows.

The fiscal 2026 window ran October 13, 2025 to March 6, 2026. Check TCEQ for the next window. Source: TCEQ.

Rebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Vermont · State programEnded

Vermont New Plug-In EV Incentive

Not currently available

Vermont's state New PEV incentive closed in October 2024 after funds ran out. No new money was appropriated in 2025.

Vermont electric utilities still offer their own EV incentives. Source: VTrans.

Price cap $50,000Income-based amountsRebate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Washington · State programEnded

Washington Sales & Use Tax Exemption

Not currently available

Washington's sales and use tax exemption for EVs and plug-in hybrids expired on July 31, 2025.

Leases that qualified before then keep the exemption on payments through July 31, 2028. Source: Washington DOL.

Price cap $45,000Tax exemption

Last verified Oct 25, 2026Program page ↗

Analysis

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About this data

The repository was last updated Oct 25, 2026. Vehicle programs were rechecked against each program page in October 2026; other records show their own check dates. Programs change funding and terms often, so confirm with the program before relying on an amount.

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