Check the new US federal tax credits details if you plan for an electric or plug-in hybrid in 2023. The Treasury Department has announced the list of new plug-in hybrid and electric cars that will qualify for federal tax credits of up to $7,500. The electric cars list is expected to be updated in the coming days.
According to the US Department of Energy, you can't buy an electric car. The amount you qualify for depends on the income tax and the size of the electric battery inside the vehicle you purchase. Now we must consider IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) before owning an electric car in North America.
The credits will apply to sedans that cost not more than $55,000 and sport utility vehicles, and pickup trucks which cost $88,000. And buyers who earn less than $150,000 a year as an individual or $3,00,000 a year as a couple, or $225,000 a year for heads of households can claim the credits.
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Eligibility for Electric Vehicles to Qualify Tax Credits
To qualify for the US federal tax credits, a vehicle must have the following requirements.
Which Electric Vehicles qualify for Federal Tax Credits?
The following is the list of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles that qualify for federal tax credits in 2023.
Audi
General Motors
BMW
Nissan
Ford Motor
Rivian
Stellantis
Volkswagen
Tesla
Volvo
To claim the credit file Form 8936, Qualified Plug-in Electric Driver Motor Vehicle Credit with your tax return and your vehicle's VIN.