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EV Federal Tax Credit Checker

Check Section 30D and 25E eligibility for the US federal EV tax credit — MSRP cap, AGI cap, battery sourcing and used-vehicle rules.

Buyer and vehicle

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
$7,500
Eligibility
Eligibility
Eligible
Program
Section 30D — New Clean Vehicle Credit
Below cap by
$0

Eligibility checklist

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 qualifies for the US federal Clean Vehicle Credit. Enter MSRP, body style, modified AGI, filing status, model year and a few yes/no flags about final assembly and battery sourcing. The tool returns an estimated credit amount and a checklist showing which rules pass or fail. Everything runs in your browser.

EV Federal Tax Credit Checker features

  • 01

    Section 30D + 25E in one tool

    Switch between the new Clean Vehicle Credit (up to $7,500) and the previously-owned Clean Vehicle Credit (up to $4,000) without leaving the page.

  • 02

    MSRP and AGI caps applied

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

  • 03

    Battery sourcing split

    Splits the $7,500 into the $3,750 critical minerals and $3,750 battery components portions, mirroring the actual IRS rule structure.

EV Federal Tax Credit Checker FAQ

How much is the federal EV tax credit in 2026?
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).
What is 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 is 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).
Can I claim the used EV credit twice?
No. Each individual can claim Section 25E only once in their lifetime, and the same vehicle cannot have been used to claim 25E before.
Does the checker confirm a specific make/model?
It models the rules — not a vehicle list. Verify final assembly, battery components and critical minerals against the live FuelEconomy.gov list before purchase.

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