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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
The federal government's Section 30C credit allows homeowners in qualifying locations to claim 30% of the total cost of purchasing and installing a home EV charger — up to $1,000 per charging port for residential installations. Both hardware and labor costs count toward the total.
Important: Location Eligibility Requirement (Updated under IRA)
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA, 2022) modified Section 30C so that for property placed in service after December 31, 2022, the charger must be located in a qualifying census tract — defined as either a low-income community or a non-urban (rural) area. Many suburban homeowners may not qualify under this rule.
Use the DOE's census tract eligibility lookup or consult a tax professional to determine if your address qualifies.
Check census tract eligibility tool (DOE AFDC)Eligibility basics (for qualifying locations):
- Charger must be installed at your principal or secondary residence
- Requires a Level 2 (240V) charger — standard 120V outlets do not qualify
- Property must be located in a low-income community or non-urban census tract (per IRA requirements for post-2022 installations)
- Non-refundable credit: reduces your federal tax liability, but does not generate a cash refund
- No income limit applies to the residential charger credit itself
- Available for property placed in service through June 30, 2026
How to claim it:
- Confirm your address qualifies using the DOE census tract lookup tool
- Save all receipts for your charger purchase and installation labor
- Complete IRS Form 8911 when filing your federal tax return
- Transfer the credit to Schedule 3, Line 6b of Form 1040
- Consult a qualified tax professional to confirm your eligibility
For businesses: the commercial 30C credit can be significantly higher — up to $100,000 per charging port for qualifying commercial installations in eligible locations.
Read IRS guidance on Section 30C$1,000
max residential credit
30%
of total installed cost
Jun 30, 2026
credit expires
Location eligibility required
Tax laws can change. Always confirm current eligibility requirements — including census tract rules — with IRS.gov or a qualified tax professional before filing. The IRA's location requirement is a significant change from the pre-2023 version of Section 30C.
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Start Free Panel AnalysisDisclaimer: Incentives, rebates, tax credits, and utility rates change frequently — amounts, eligibility, and availability can be updated or discontinued without notice. Always verify current terms directly with your utility provider, the IRS (irs.gov), or official state and energy sites like energy.gov/afdc. ChargeCasa provides this as a helpful overview and is not an official source.