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Get a Free QuoteThe federal Section 30C residential tax credit for EV charger installations expired June 30, 2026 and is no longer available. Home installations after that date receive $0 federal credit. The good news: state and utility EV charger rebates remain available in many areas, and off-peak utility rates still cut charging costs. Here is what remains.
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Section 30C of the Internal Revenue Code, also known as the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, provided a federal tax credit for the cost of installing EV charging equipment. Originally part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, it was extended and modified by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed in July 2025, the residential credit expired June 30, 2026 and is no longer available.
While it was active, the credit covered both the cost of the charging equipment itself and the installation labor, including any necessary electrical work, for Level 2 (240-volt) home chargers. The commercial Section 30C credit for business and fleet charging stations expired the same date; businesses that placed chargers in service by June 30, 2026 can still claim it on Form 8911.
The federal residential Section 30C credit expired June 30, 2026 and is no longer available. Homeowners now save through state and utility EV charger rebates and lower home-charging costs instead. The separate commercial Section 30C credit (30% of cost, capped at $100,000 per charging unit) remains a different program for businesses.
Most homeowners pay $1,500 to $3,000 for a Level 2 EV charger with professional installation. Electrical panel upgrades, if needed, can push the total to $3,000-$5,000. The federal residential credit that once offset 30% of this expired June 30, 2026.
Commercial EV charger installations range from $5,000 for a Level 2 station to $100,000+ for DC fast chargers including utility upgrades and site preparation.
| Charger Type | Typical Cost | 30C Credit | Net Cost After Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Home Charger (Basic) | $1,200 - $1,800 | Federal credit expired | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| Level 2 Home Charger (Premium) | $2,000 - $3,000 | Federal credit expired | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| Level 2 Home + Panel Upgrade | $3,000 - $5,000 | Federal credit expired | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| Commercial Level 2 Station | $5,000 - $15,000 | $1,500 - $4,500 | $3,500 - $10,500 |
| Commercial DC Fast Charger | $30,000 - $100,000 | $9,000 - $30,000 | $21,000 - $70,000 |
Costs include equipment and installation. The federal residential Section 30C credit expired June 30, 2026 and no longer applies to home installations. The commercial credit (capped at $100,000 per unit) is a separate program. Actual costs vary by location, electrical infrastructure, and charger specifications.
While the Section 30C credit was active, not every property qualified. The EV charger had to be installed at a location within a low-income community or a non-urban (rural) census tract. This requirement was added by the IRA in 2022 and expanded eligibility significantly in 2024. The same census-tract rule still governs the separate commercial Section 30C credit.
The qualifying area was much broader than most people think — many suburban, exurban, and rural areas met the criteria. Because the residential credit expired June 30, 2026, homeowners can no longer claim it regardless of census tract; the locator below remains useful for commercial installations.
Even within cities, some census tracts qualify as low-income communities. The only way to confirm is to check your specific address.
The IRS provides the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit eligibility locatorwhere you can enter your property address to determine if it is in a qualifying census tract. Search for "Section 30C eligibility" on the IRS website or the Department of Energy's AFVR Property Eligibility Locator.
We recommend checking before scheduling your installation. If your property does not qualify, the credit is not available regardless of when you install.
The residential Section 30C credit expired June 30, 2026. If you installed a qualifying home charger on or before that date, you can still claim it on your 2026 return using the process below. The same steps apply to the still-active commercial Section 30C credit.
Use the IRS eligibility locator or DOE mapping tool to confirm your address qualifies. Save a screenshot or printout as documentation.
For the residential credit, the charger had to be purchased new and installed at the qualifying property, with installation complete and the charger placed in service on or before June 30, 2026. Installations after that date do not qualify for the residential credit.
Save: (1) the charger purchase receipt, (2) the installer invoice showing labor and materials, (3) the installer's name, address, and EIN/license number, (4) proof of the installation address and date, and (5) census tract eligibility verification.
Complete IRS Form 8911 (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit) and attach it to your federal tax return. For installations completed in 2026, you will file this with your 2026 return in early 2027.
The credit amount from Form 8911 flows to your Form 1040. The credit directly reduces your federal tax liability dollar-for-dollar. Remember: this is a non-refundable credit, so it cannot exceed your tax liability for the year.
Important: The credit applies to the tax year in which the charger is placed in service. If you purchase equipment in 2025 but installation is not complete until 2026, you claim it on your 2026 return. Conversely, if installation is complete in 2025, you claim it on your 2025 return. The key date is when the charger becomes operational, not when you pay for it.
As of July 1, 2026, there is no federal residential tax credit for EV charger installations. Home chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 receive no Section 30C credit -- there was no phase-down or partial credit, it simply ended. (The separate commercial Section 30C credit for business and fleet charging remains a different program.)
Through June 30, 2026
30% credit (expired)
Now
$0 residential credit
Extension?
None
No legislation was enacted to extend the residential Section 30C credit beyond June 30, 2026. The OBBBA, signed July 4, 2025, explicitly set this expiration date as part of broader changes to clean energy tax credits.
Some states offer their own EV charger rebates and incentives that operate independently of the federal credit. These vary by state and may continue after the federal deadline. NuWatt operates across the Northeast and Texas -- check with your state energy office or view our incentives page for current state programs.
Even after the federal credit expires, an EV charger is a valuable home investment. Level 2 home charging is significantly cheaper per mile than public charging, and having a home charger increases EV convenience and can add value to your property.
NuWatt Energy installs Level 2 home EV chargers and commercial charging stations across our service areas. Our licensed electricians handle everything from permit to power-on, and we help you find the state and utility EV charger rebates you still qualify for.
Professional installation of 240V chargers at your home. Same-day or next-day charging for any EV. Typical install: 3-5 hours.
Multi-unit charging solutions for businesses, apartment complexes, and municipal properties. Networked or non-networked options.
We identify the state and utility EV charger rebates available in your area during your free consultation, so you know your real out-of-pocket cost.
No. The federal residential EV charger tax credit (Section 30C) expired June 30, 2026 and is no longer available. Home EV charger installations placed in service after that date receive $0 federal credit. State and utility EV charger rebates remain available in many areas — check your state energy office and your utility.
The federal residential EV charger tax credit (Section 30C) expired June 30, 2026 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Only chargers installed and placed in service on or before that date qualified. There is no federal residential credit for installations after June 30, 2026.
While it was active (through June 30, 2026), the residential Section 30C credit was 30% of the total installation cost, capped at $1,000. That credit has now expired. Note: the commercial Section 30C credit for business/fleet charging (up to $100,000 per item) expired the same date — June 30, 2026.
Even though the federal residential credit has expired, state-level and utility EV charger rebates remain available in many areas — often $300-$700 for a Level 2 charger installation. Utility time-of-use (off-peak) rates can also cut EV charging costs by 50% or more. Check your state energy office and your electric utility for current programs.
NuWatt installs Level 2 (240V) home chargers and commercial charging stations. Popular home models include the Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint Home Flex, and Emporia Smart Charger. Both hardwired and plug-in chargers are supported.
Yes. Level 2 home charging is dramatically cheaper per mile than public charging or gasoline, adds convenience, and can add value to your property. Where available, state and utility rebates plus off-peak charging rates further improve the economics — even without the expired federal credit.
The residential Section 30C credit expired June 30, 2026 and is no longer available. State and utility EV charger rebates plus off-peak charging rates still make home charging a smart move -- we will help you find what you qualify for.
The federal residential Section 30C credit has expired -- ask us about state and utility rebates.