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EV Federal Tax Credit Checker

Check Section 30D and 25E eligibility for the (now-ended) US federal EV tax credit — MSRP cap, AGI cap, battery sourcing and the September 30, 2025 cutoff.

The US federal Clean Vehicle Credit (Sections 30D and 25E) ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. Cars bought on or after October 1, 2025 no longer qualify for the $7,500 or $4,000 credit. This tool now models the historical rules for vehicles acquired on or before the cutoff.

Buyer and vehicle

The federal EV credit was repealed for later purchases. Leave unchecked for a 2025-Q4-or-later acquisition to see the current $0 result.

For Section 30D use the MSRP. For 25E use the sale price (≤$25,000).

Use the lower of current-year and prior-year MAGI.

Eligibility checklist

Required for Section 30D. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov by VIN.

Estimated credit
$0
Eligibility
Eligibility
No longer available
Program
Section 30D — New Clean Vehicle Credit
Below cap by
$7,500

Eligibility checklist

Acquired on or before Sep 30, 2025FAIL
Final assembly in North AmericaPASS
MSRP / price capPASS
Modified AGI capPASS
Critical minerals requirementPASS
Battery components requirementPASS

Notes

• The credit is non-refundable for personal use; transferring it to the dealer at point of sale (since 2024) lets buyers monetize it as a price reduction even with low tax liability. • MAGI is checked against the LOWER of the year of purchase and the year before — meeting the cap in either year qualifies. • 25E pays the lesser of $4,000 and 30% of the sale price, so a $10,000 EV yields a $3,000 credit. • MSRP / price caps include destination charges but exclude taxes and add-ons.

Official source links

IRS — Credits for new clean vehiclesFuelEconomy.gov — qualifying vehicle list

This eligibility check is a planning estimate. Always verify the current IRS list and your VIN on FuelEconomy.gov before purchase.

About the EV Federal Tax Credit Checker

Use this EV federal tax credit checker to see whether a new (Section 30D) or used (Section 25E) electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle qualified for the US federal Clean Vehicle Credit. Important: the credit was repealed by the 2025 budget reconciliation act and is no longer available for vehicles acquired on or after October 1, 2025. The tool models the historical rules — enter MSRP, body style, modified AGI, filing status, model year and battery flags — and returns $0 unless you mark the vehicle as acquired on or before the September 30, 2025 cutoff. Everything runs in your browser.

EV Federal Tax Credit Checker features

  • 01

    September 30, 2025 cutoff applied

    The federal credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. The tool returns $0 for later acquisitions and flags the change so you don't rely on an expired benefit.

  • 02

    Section 30D + 25E historical rules

    Switch between the new Clean Vehicle Credit (up to $7,500) and the previously-owned Clean Vehicle Credit (up to $4,000) as they applied before the cutoff.

  • 03

    MSRP and AGI caps applied

    Sedans capped at $55,000 MSRP, SUVs/pickups/vans at $80,000. AGI caps follow the IRS limits for single, head-of-household and joint filers.

EV Federal Tax Credit Checker FAQ

Is the federal EV tax credit still available in 2026?
No. The 2025 budget reconciliation act repealed both the new (Section 30D) and used (Section 25E) Clean Vehicle Credits for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. Purchases made on or after October 1, 2025 do not qualify.
How much was the federal EV tax credit before it ended?
Up to $7,500 for qualifying new EVs/PHEVs (Section 30D) and up to $4,000 (or 30% of price) for qualifying used EVs (Section 25E), for vehicles acquired on or before September 30, 2025.
What was the MSRP cap for the new EV credit?
$55,000 for sedans/cars and $80,000 for SUVs, pickups and vans, based on the manufacturer-suggested retail price.
What was the AGI limit for the new EV tax credit?
$300,000 for joint filers, $225,000 for head of household and $150,000 for single filers (modified AGI in either the year of purchase or the year before).
Does any EV incentive remain after the federal credit ended?
The federal purchase credit is gone, but some US states and utilities still offer their own EV rebates or incentives. Check your state and local programs, since those are separate from the repealed federal credit.

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