The federal credit ended. 2 Maryland programs didn’t.
Maryland EV, plug-in and hybrid incentives
2 active state and utility programs open to individual buyers, 1 for the car itself, from the U.S. DOE / NLR Laws & Incentives database.
For people buying a car
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit State Incentives
Beginning July 1, 2023, qualified EV and FCEV purchasers may apply for an excise tax credit of up to $3,000. The tax credit is first-come, first-served, and is limited to one vehicle per individual and 10 vehicles per business entity. Qualified vehicles must meet the following criteria:
- Have a total purchase price not exceeding $50,000; - Be propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery with a capacity of at least 4 kilowatt-hours; - Have not been modified from original manufacturer specifications; and - Be purchased and titled for the first time between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2027.
Additional restrictions apply.
(Reference Maryland Statutes, Transportation Code 13-815)
Enacted 2010-05-20. source
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.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate Program State Incentives
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers a rebate to individuals, businesses, multi-family housing (MFH), and state or local government entities for the costs of acquiring and installing qualified EV chargers. The rebate may cover 50% of the costs of acquiring and installing qualified EV chargers, or up to the following amounts:
::: {data-align="center"} Qualified Entity Maximum Amount per EV Charger --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Residential $700 Businesses, Nonprofits, Workplaces, MFH, and State or Local Government Entities $5,000 :::
Applicants must demonstrate compliance with state, local, and/or federal law that applies to the installation or operation of qualified EV chargers. Other requirements may apply. Rebates will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see the MEA Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program website.
(Reference Maryland Statutes, Business Regulation Code 10-101 and Maryland Statutes, State Government Code 9-2009)
Enacted 2014-05-05. 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.