Incentives

Driving an EV can pay, literally

Federal tax credits

  • In a lease, the manufacturer or leasing company receives the 45W commercial tax credit often passes it along to consumers in the form of a rebate. There are no customer income or vehicle price restrictions.

  • The rules for the 30D are a bit more complicated.

    First, your modified adjusted gross income (AGI) must not exceed:

    • $300,000 for married couples filing jointly

    • $225,000 for heads of households

    • $150,000 for all other filers

    Second, you need to ensure the vehicle qualifies. At this time, only the following Hyundai or Kia vehicles qualify for the 30D tax credit:

    • 2025 Kia EV6 - $7,500

    • 2026 Kia EV9 - $7,500

    For all of the definitive rules and regulations, review the IRS website or ask us.

  • Your modified adjusted gross income (AGI) must not exceed:

    • $150,000 for married couples filing jointly

    • $112,500 for heads of households

    • $75,000 for all other filers

    Second, you need to ensure the vehicle qualifies. In order to qualify, a vehicle must:

    • Be model year 2023 and older

    • Cost less than $25,000, not including official taxes and fees

    • Have not received the 25E credit before - be sure to have the dealer confirm this vehicle is eligible

    For all of the definitive rules and regulations, review the IRS website or ask us.

Utility incentives

Buy a smart charger and get rewarded by your utility

PG&E will pay you $75 if you enroll your vehicle and charger in their smart charging program. You’ll be rewarded with extra bill savings along the way.

  • If you are a customer of Alameda Municipal Power, you’re in luck! Not only do you have some of the lowest energy rates around, AMP provides a $500 rebate for installing a home Level 2 charger.

    More info here →

Used vehicle incentives

If you’re in the market for a used electric car, there are a myriad of incentive programs available from state and local sources.

Depending on where you live, your income, and your household size, you may qualify for nearly $20,000 in purchase incentives. The State of California provides DriveClean, a tool that finds all of the rebates and incentives that could drive down your cost.

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