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State-by-state EV incentives: how to check what applies to you

With no federal purchase credit, state and utility programs decide what you can save. Here's how to find the ones that apply where you live.

Checked state pages

Each page lists the open and closed programs for that state, with links to the primary source and the date we last checked it.

EV incentives in AlabamaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in AlaskaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in ArizonaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in ArkansasStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in CaliforniaZEV instant rebate (SB 168) — $3,500 at the dealershipEV incentives in ColoradoVehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) — Applied at point of saleEV incentives in ConnecticutCHEAPR rebate — Up to $4,250 with Rebate+EV incentives in DelawareDelaware Clean Vehicle Rebate — Up to $2,500EV incentives in District of ColumbiaExcise tax exemption — Tax relief at titlingEV incentives in FloridaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in GeorgiaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in HawaiiStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in IdahoStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in IllinoisIllinois EPA Electric Vehicle Rebate (CEJA) — Up to $4,000EV incentives in IndianaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in IowaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in KansasStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in KentuckyStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in LouisianaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in MaineEfficiency Maine EV Accelerator rebates — Instant discount at the dealerEV incentives in MarylandMaryland excise tax credit for zero-emission vehicles — Up to $3,000EV incentives in MassachusettsMOR-EV — Up to $3,500, plus $1,500 for trade-inEV incentives in MichiganStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in MinnesotaMinnesota electric vehicle rebate — Funding-dependentEV incentives in MississippiStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in MissouriStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in MontanaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in NebraskaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in NevadaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in New HampshireStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in New JerseyCharge Up New Jersey — $1,500 base incentiveEV incentives in New MexicoNew Mexico clean car income tax credit — Up to $3,000EV incentives in New YorkDrive Clean Rebate (NYSERDA) — $500–$2,000EV incentives in North CarolinaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in North DakotaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in OhioStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in OklahomaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in OregonOregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program — Up to $7,500 with Charge AheadEV incentives in PennsylvaniaAlternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate — Up to $3,000 income-qualifiedEV incentives in Rhode IslandDRIVE EV rebate — Up to $2,500 plus income top-upEV incentives in South CarolinaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in South DakotaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in TennesseeStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in TexasTCEQ Light-Duty Purchase or Lease Incentive (LDPLIP) — Currently closedEV incentives in UtahStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in VermontVermont EV incentive programs — Up to $5,000 income-qualifiedEV incentives in VirginiaVirginia Clean Vehicle Rebate — UnfundedEV incentives in WashingtonWashington EV instant rebate program — Funding-dependentEV incentives in West VirginiaStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in WisconsinStatewide purchase rebate — None currentlyEV incentives in WyomingStatewide purchase rebate — None currently

There is no longer a single federal purchase credit to rely on, so incentives now depend almost entirely on your state, your utility and sometimes your city. Two buyers of the same car in different states can face very different net prices.

We publish a checked page for each state we have reviewed against primary sources — you'll find the list further down this page. Each one shows the programs that are open, the ones that have closed, and what your utility offers on top.

Why it varies so much

State programs are funded from state budgets and open and close with them. Some run generous point-of-sale rebates, some offer nothing, and several have paused programs after exhausting their funding.

Where to check

Always verify with a primary source before you count an incentive into your budget.

  • Your state energy office or environmental agency website
  • Your electric utility's EV and charger rebate pages
  • The federal Alternative Fuels Data Center state incentive listings
  • The dealer's finance office — but confirm anything they quote independently

Beyond cash rebates

Non-cash incentives can be worth more than a rebate over three years: HOV lane access, reduced registration fees, toll discounts, and time-of-use electricity rates for overnight charging.

Charger rebates

Utility rebates on Level 2 hardware and installation are widespread and frequently missed. A state-by-state summary is coming soon.

Put this guide to work

These links jump straight to the part of our tools this guide affects.

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