The EV charger tax credit is here (at least for a little while longer), thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) — massive climate, energy, tax, and healthcare legislation passed during the Biden administration.
You may have heard that the IRA contained billions of dollars in tax incentives, including a tax credit for new and used electric vehicles.
But under the second Trump administration, the EV tax credit has been eliminated as of Sept. 30, and the federal EV charger tax credit now faces a hard deadline.
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Due to President Trump's tax and spending bill, known to some as the "big, beautiful bill," enacted in July 2025, the EV charger tax credit will officially expire on June 30, 2026.
Here’s what you need to know about those changes, and the Trump administration is changing proposals for high-powered EV charger networks.
Key Points
- Mega reconciliation legislation, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, ends federal clean energy tax incentives in the IRA.
- That includes the EV charger tax credit, residential home energy credits, and the EV tax credit for new, used, and leased electric vehicles, much sooner than expected.
- So, if you're in the market for an EV charger and had hoped to take advantage of the tax credit, it may be wise to act soon.
Claiming the EV charger tax credit before the June 30, 2026 deadline
As mentioned, the federal tax credit for electric vehicle chargers originally expired more than a few years ago.
However, the Inflation Reduction Act’s Alternative Fuel Refueling Property tax credit extended the EV charger tax incentive through Dec. 31, 2032. But that date has now changed to June 30, 2026, due to the enactment of the GOP's so-called One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB).
So, what does that mean for you? Essentially, if you install a home EV charging station, the tax credit is 30% of hardware and installation costs, up to $1,000.
Also, as of last year, the EV charger tax credit for business and home installations applies to other EV charger equipment like bidirectional (i.e., two-way) chargers.
Businesses that install new EV chargers or EV charger equipment can also benefit from a tax incentive of up to 30% of the total cost of equipment and installation. However, they have to meet certain labor and construction requirements to be eligible to claim the full incentive.
Related: How the EV Tax Credit Works for 2025
- Before the IRA, the limit on the amount of the EV charger tax credit for businesses was $30,000.
- That limit applies to projects that were completed before the end of last year.
- However, under the IRA, if you complete the business installation project after 2022, the tax credit per property item is up to $100,000 per EV charger.
All of that means that while electric vehicle chargers are not entirely tax deductible, you might benefit, to some degree, from the tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act that apply to refueling property until they meet their expiration under the Trump/GOP 2025 tax bill.
How to claim the EV charger tax credit: Form 8911
To claim the federal tax credit for your home EV charger, or other EV charging equipment, file Form 8911 with the IRS when you file your federal income tax return.
- You will need your receipts that show the purchase price of the EV charger and any fees for installation of the charger.
- You will also need to know your tax liability for the year that you’re claiming the credit.
- That’s because the EV charger tax credit is subtracted from any federal tax that you might owe on that year’s return.
Also, the EV charger tax credit isn’t a refundable tax credit, so you won't receive cash back as a result of claiming the credit.
Trump administration rolls back Biden's EV infrastructure funds
The Biden-Harris Administration had announced $623 million in grants to help build an EV charging network across the U.S. According to the administration, the national network of EV chargers was supposed to include at least 500,000 publicly available chargers by 2030.
The massive investment in EV charging stations stemmed from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the Biden White House said “invested $7.5 billion to build a national EV charger network so that charging EVs is predictable, reliable, and accessible.”
However, now that Donald Trump is in his second term as president, he and his administration are rolling back clean energy incentives, including those related to the EV charger network.
In February, the Federal Highway Administration, under Trump's direction, issued a directive for states to stop spending federal funds previously allocated for charging stations. The decision has created confusion and could face legal challenges.
Major automakers EV charger network
Despite the Trump administration's decision to scale back its EV infrastructure, the private sector seems to be expanding and improving the network.
Last year, BMW and six other leading automakers intended to launch an extensive EV charger network across North America.
As Kiplinger reported, the group, which included General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV, announced that the EV charging stations would be available to all electric vehicle customers. The stations were to offer a combined charging system (CCS) and North American charging standard (NACS) connectors.
According to a statement released at that time by the companies involved, a joint venture has been established to develop a minimum of 30,000 chargers.
The goal is to increase the appeal of zero-emission driving for millions of customers. Those chargers were to be installed in both urban areas and along highways.
Accelerated expiration of the home solar tax credit
In a related addition to the EV charger tax credit, the IRA provides incentives for the installation of home solar panels with the Residential Clean Energy tax credit. For home and residential solar product installations, the IRA allows a nonrefundable tax credit of up to 30% of the total cost.
That 30% tax credit is based on eligible expenses like solar panels, power cells, labor, permitting and developer fees, other necessary related solar equipment, batteries, and inspection costs.
Related: Should You Go Solar?
For now, due to changes in Trump's new tax bill, the solar energy tax credit that would have applied through December 2032 will now end on December 31, 2025. The tax credit is available for the year you complete the solar installation.
Note: The elimination of the solar panel tax credit is accelerated, given the Trump administration's stance on similar incentives in the IRA. That uncertainty has caused some to rush solar installations before any changes are made to the tax credit.
Still, it's important to note that the home solar panel tax credit can be beneficial on its own. But it also has potential positive implications for people interested in using solar panels to charge their electric vehicles.
That’s because if you’re eligible for both home and residential solar tax breaks and the tax credit for EV chargers and equipment, you could reap the benefits of two significant clean energy tax incentives in the IRA.
What's next? Finding EV charger state rebates and incentives
Several state and regional incentives may be available if you have a home EV charging station.
Keep in mind that the availability, amount, terms, and conditions surrounding state EV charger incentive programs vary considerably. So, it’s important to check your state to understand how the incentives work in your area.
Additionally, the U.S. Department of Energy has a searchable database on its website that can help you find state tax credits and rebates that might help offset or lower the cost of your EV charger and EV charging equipment.
More on Clean Energy Tax Credits
- How the EV Tax Credit Works
- Homeowners Rush to Install Solar Panels Before Trump Tax Credit Ends
- What's in Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'?
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