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Is There Still a Federal Tax Credit for Home EV Chargers in 2026?

The federal 30C home EV charger credit ended June 30, 2026. Who can still claim it, how it worked, and what incentives are left for homeowners.

By Home EV Charging Guide editorial team Fact-checked Oct 18, 2026Updated Oct 18, 20264 primary sources
Close-up of a wall-mounted Level 2 home EV charger with the connector docked
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In this guide
  1. What changed, and when
  2. How the credit worked (if you installed before July 1, 2026)
  3. How to check whether your address was eligible
  4. What's still available if you install now
  5. Related install questions
  6. Bottom line
  7. Frequently asked questions
  8. Sources

Key takeaways

  • The federal 30C home charger credit does not apply to chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026.
  • Installed on or before that date? You may still claim 30% of costs, up to $1,000 per port, on IRS Form 8911.
  • Eligibility also required a primary residence in a low-income or non-urban census tract.
  • For new installs, check utility rebates, state programs and off-peak EV rates, and apply before you buy.

What changed, and when

The 30C credit was extended by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and was originally scheduled to run through 2032. The law commonly called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21, signed July 4, 2025) moved the end date up. The IRS's own FAQ on that law lists the new termination: the credit "will not be allowed for any property placed in service after June 30, 2026."

It was one of several home energy credits cut short by that law. Per the same IRS FAQ, the energy-efficient home improvement credit (25C) and the residential clean energy credit (25D, which covered rooftop solar) ended after December 31, 2025, and the new clean vehicle credit (30D) ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.

Timeline of the federal home EV charger creditKey dates: the 30C credit under IRA rules from January 1, 2023; the OBBB law signed July 4, 2025; EV purchase credits ended September 30, 2025; home energy credits 25C and 25D ended December 31, 2025; the 30C home charger credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026.Jan 1, 202330C credit (IRA rules)begins for homeownersJul 4, 2025OBBB signedmoves end dates upSep 30, 2025EV purchase credits(30D, 25E) endDec 31, 2025Home energy credits(25C, 25D) endJun 30, 2026Home charger credit(30C) ends
Key dates for federal home EV and energy credits (not to scale). Source: IRS FAQ on Public Law 119-21. Original diagram by the Home EV Charging Guide editorial team.

How the credit worked (if you installed before July 1, 2026)

  • Amount: 30% of the cost, up to $1,000 per charging port for individuals.
  • What counted: the charger and labor, plus associated property that is directly attributable to the charger, such as a dedicated wall mount, conduit and wiring, or a panel added solely to serve the charger.
  • Where: only at your primary residence, and only if the property was in an eligible census tract (a low-income community or non-urban tract). Many suburban and urban homes did not qualify, which surprised a lot of people.
  • Form: claimed on IRS Form 8911 for the tax year the charger was placed in service.

Worked example from the IRS: a homeowner pays $1,500 for the charger including labor, $500 for a dedicated mount, and $1,000 for a new panel and wiring that serve only the charger. 30% of $3,000 is $900, which is under the $1,000 cap, so the credit is $900.

Worked example of the 30C credit calculationCharger and labor $1,500 plus mount $500 plus panel and wiring $1,000 equals $3,000; 30 percent is $900, which is below the $1,000 per-port cap.Eligible costs in the IRS exampleCharger + labor $1,500Mount $500Panel + wiring $1,000= $3,000Credit = 30% of $3,000$900 credit$1,000 per-port cap: $900 is under it, so the credit is $900
The IRS's own worked example: 30% of $3,000 in eligible costs = $900, below the $1,000 per-port cap. Original diagram by the Home EV Charging Guide editorial team.

How to check whether your address was eligible

For property placed in service after January 1, 2025, the IRS says to find your 11-digit census tract ID (GEOID) using the 2020 Census Tract Identifier and look it up in the IRS's "Appendix B" list. If your GEOID isn't listed, the property doesn't qualify. For installs before 2025, the 2015 tract list (Appendix A) applies.

What's still available if you install now

With the federal credit gone, the remaining money is mostly local:

  1. Your electric utility. Many utilities offer rebates on qualifying Level 2 chargers, often tied to enrolling in a managed-charging or off-peak program. Search your utility's website for "EV" or "electric vehicle programs."
  2. Your state energy office. Some states run their own charger rebate programs that are separate from the federal credit. Amounts and rules vary widely and change often.
  3. Time-of-use or EV rate plans. Even without a rebate, an off-peak rate can lower what you pay per kWh to charge every night, and over the years that can be worth more than a one-time rebate.
  4. Automaker offers. Some EV makers include a home charger or installation credit with a new vehicle purchase. Ask before you sign.

If you're installing without the federal credit, the next decisions are usually the circuit and how long charging will take. See NEMA 14-50 vs hardwired for plug-in versus hardwired Level 2, and how long home charging takes for the Level 1 vs Level 2 math.

Bottom line

If you installed a charger by June 30, 2026 at a primary home in an eligible tract, talk to a tax professional about Form 8911. If you're installing now, skip the federal credit and check your utility and state programs first. Rebate programs often require pre-approval, so apply before you buy the charger.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still claim the federal EV charger tax credit in 2026?

Only if the charger was placed in service on or before June 30, 2026 and met the other requirements, including being at your primary residence in an eligible census tract. Chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 do not qualify.

How much was the 30C home charger credit?

30% of the cost of the charger and directly related property, up to $1,000 per charging port for individuals.

Which IRS form was used for the EV charger credit?

IRS Form 8911, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, filed for the tax year the charger was placed in service.

Are there other incentives for home EV chargers now?

Yes, though they are local: utility rebates (often tied to off-peak or managed charging programs), state energy office programs, time-of-use EV rates, and some automaker offers.

Sources

  1. IRS: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit for Individuals
  2. IRS: FAQs for modification of sections 25C, 25D, 25E, 30C, 30D, 45L, 45W and 179D under Public Law 119-21
  3. IRS: About Form 8911, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
  4. EnergySage: EV charger incentives and rebates
About this guide

Researched and written by the Home EV Charging Guide editorial team from the primary sources listed above, fact-checked on Oct 18, 2026. AI tools assist our research and drafting; every claim is checked by hand before publishing. Read our editorial policy · Report an error

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