Tax Credits & Benefits
Federal tax credits
You may qualify for a tax credit of between $2,500 and $7,500 on the purchase of a qualifying vehicle.
See IRS links below:
- Energy provisions of the 2009 American Reinvestment & Recovery Act
- Tax breaks for qualified plug-in electric vehicles
State benefits
California
Find benefits for your area at Drive Clean California
Oregon
Oregon offered a tax credit for gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles that expired in 2009. Credits may be offered for the next generation of plug-in electric vehicles.
Washington
- Electric car purchases are exempt from state sales tax.
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Electric cars are exempt from annual emissions inspections.

