Tax credit rule

Federal clean vehicle credits unavailable after September 30, 2025

The IRS clean vehicle credits page states that credits are not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025, changing the federal EV purchase-cost picture after that date.

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Official source checked · 2026-07-01Clean vehicle tax credits. Official source

Effective date

October 1, 2025

Vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025

Status

Official source checked

Last checked 2026-07-01

Before

IRS clean vehicle credits depended on vehicle type, purchase date, and eligibility.

After

IRS states clean vehicle credits are not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.

Official amount text

Not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.

CarOutlay keeps the amount as source-cited text rather than a calculator promise. Confirm the current rule with the agency before a purchase, registration, renewal, or tax decision.

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