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The federal credit ended. 1 District of Columbia program didn’t.

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District of Columbia EV, plug-in and hybrid incentives

1 active state and utility program open to individual buyers, none for the car itself, from the U.S. DOE / NLR Laws & Incentives database.

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Charging, fleets and heavy vehicles

Individuals can apply to these, but the money pays for charging equipment, fleet or heavy-duty vehicles or fueling stations rather than for a car.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Conversion and Infrastructure Tax Credit State Incentives

Businesses and individuals are eligible for an income tax credit of 50% of the equipment and labor costs for the conversion of qualified AFVs, up to $19,000 per vehicle for individuals and corporations, and no dollar limit for unincorporated businesses. A tax credit is also available for 50% of the equipment and labor costs for the purchase and installation of alternative fuel infrastructure on qualified AFV fueling property. For residents and unincorporated businesses, the maximum credit is $1,000 per residential electric vehicle charging station, and $10,000 per publicly accessible AFV fueling station. For corporations the 50% infrastructure tax credit has no dollar limit. Qualified alternative fuels include ethanol blends of at least 85%, natural gas, propane, biodiesel, electricity, and hydrogen. Restrictions apply. These tax credits expire on December 31st, 2026. For more information, see the Office of Tax and Revenue website.

(Reference DC Code 47-1806.12 through 47-1806.13, 47-1807.10 through 47-1807.11, and 47-1808.10 through 47-1808.11)

Enacted 2014-06-24. source

The federal clean-vehicle credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. State and utility programs above are current as of 2026-10-02.

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