Not any longer, as of very recently. The federal home charger credit (Section 30C) covered 30% of purchase and installation costs, up to $1,000, but required the charger to be placed in service by June 30, 2026, a deadline that has now passed.
What the credit covered while it was active
Section 30C applied to qualified EV charging equipment installed at home, covering both the equipment cost and certain installation costs, up to the $1,000 cap. It also generally required the installation to be in an eligible location under IRS rules, so not every address qualified even while the credit was active, eligibility depended on the specific census tract.
If you already installed before the deadline
If you installed and activated your charger on or before June 30, 2026, you may still be able to claim the credit on your taxes for that year, using IRS Form 8911. Keep your installation records and receipts, since you’ll need documentation showing the equipment was placed in service before the cutoff.
If you’re installing after the deadline
The federal credit is no longer available for installations after June 30, 2026, but a few other options may still apply:
- Some utilities offer their own charger rebates or discounted installation programs, independent of federal rules
- A handful of states have their own home-charging incentive programs
- Some utilities offer reduced electricity rates for EV owners regardless of charger incentives, which can offset the lack of an upfront rebate over time
Figure out what you actually need first
Before budgeting for installation at all, it helps to know what equipment level actually fits your situation, since not everyone needs the same setup. See our Charging Levels guide for the AC/DC and Level 1/2 breakdown, and our Home Charger Installation Guide for what the installation process itself typically involves.
💡 Tip: Official IRS guidance: IRS Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit.