Incentives for Driving a Plug-In Electric Vehicle

Federal Incentives: Income Tax Credits

Tax Credit for EV Charging Equipment (EV Supply Equipment or EVSE)

The Federal Tax Credit worth 30% of the cost for charging equipment was extended through 12-31-2021. 

Commercial: The alternative fuel infrastructure credit has been renewed through December 31, 2021. Commercial EV charging station owners can receive credit for 30% of the cost on stations and installation, up to $30,000.

Residential: Consumers who purchase qualified residential fueling equipment prior to December 31, 2021, may receive a tax credit of up to $1,000.

View the tax code and IRS forms:

• https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/10513
• See IRS Form 8911

Tax Credit for Buying an Electric Vehicle

When you purchase at qualifying new electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid vehicle that is one of the first 200,000 qualified EVs per manufacturer, you are eligible in a federal income tax credit up to $7500 on the vehicle. How large the tax credit is depends on the make and model of the vehicle. See https://www.energy.gov/eere/electricvehicles/electric-vehicles-tax-credits-and-other-incentives

State Incentive: Sales Tax Exemption

The purchase and installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) which includes residential or commercial EV chargers is exempt from State Sales Tax in Washington ending 7-1-2025.

See the Dept of Revenue description of the exemption at https://dor.wa.gov/content/electric-vehicle-infrastructure-charging-stations-batteries-and-fuel-cells-salesuse-tax-exemption-leasehold-tax-exemption

Washington offers a partial Sales Tax Exemption on the purchase of a used Electric Vehicle or a new vehicle when the price is under $45,000.

NWES does not provide tax assistance or forms. Please consult your tax advisor.

Electricity As Fuel

When you drive electric, you save significantly on what you would have spent on gasoline, plus there is less maintenance so more savings for you. 

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