The tax credit for plug-in electric vehicles is currently authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and is available for qualifying vehicles placed in service from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2032.
Eligibility and Duration
New Clean Vehicle Credit (Personal Use)
- Available for vehicles placed in service after December 31, 2022, through 2032
- Governed by Form 8936
- Subject to:
- Battery and sourcing requirements
- MSRP limits
- Income limitations
Previously Owned Clean Vehicle Credit
Available for vehicles placed in service after 2022 through 2032
- Must be at least 2 model years older than the purchase year
- Income limits apply:
- $75,000 (Single)
- $112,500 (Head of Household)
- $150,000 (Married Filing Jointly)
Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit
Available for vehicles placed in service after 2022 through 2032
- Credit equals:
- Up to 30% of the vehicle cost (15% for hybrids), OR
- The incremental cost, whichever is less
- Maximum credit:
- $7,500 (vehicles under 14,000 lbs GVWR)
- $40,000 (vehicles over 14,000 lbs GVWR)
Key Changes From Prior Law
No Manufacturer Phaseout:
- The prior 200,000-vehicle manufacturer cap no longer applies after 2022
Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit (Form 8910):
- This credit has expired and does not apply to current clean vehicle rules
Coordination With Other Credits
- A vehicle cannot qualify for multiple vehicle credits for the same use
- Credits are claimed using Form 8936 for personal vehicles
Source:
Form 8910 Instructions (2022)
Form 8936 Instructions (2025)
Form 8834 Instructions
Disclaimer: Always verify eligibility and requirements with the current IRS forms and instructions or consult a tax professional. Tax laws and credits may change annually.