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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
U.S. Federal Tax Credits


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Federal Tax Credit Up To $7,500!

Plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) purchased in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to fuel the vehicle.

Small neighborhood electric vehicles do not qualify for this credit, but they may qualify for another credit.

Vehicle Make & Model Full Credit Phase Out No Credit
50% 25%
BMW Jan. 1, 2010, to Present TBD TBD TBD
2014–15 i3 Sedan w/ Range Extender
BMW i3 Sedan
w/ Range Extender $7,500
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2014–15 i8
BMW i8 $3,793
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Fisker Jan. 1, 2010, to Present TBD TBD TBD
2012 Fisker Karma Sedan
Fisker
Karma $7,500
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Ford Motor Co. Jan. 1, 2010, to Present TBD TBD TBD
2013–15 Ford C-Max Energi
Ford C-Max Energi $4,007
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2013–15 Ford Fusion Energi
Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid $4,007
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General Motors Jan. 1, 2010, to Present TBD TBD TBD
2014 Cadillac ELR
Cadillac
ELR $7,500
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2011–15 Chevrolet Volt
Chevrolet
Volt $7,500
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Honda Jan. 1, 2010, to Present TBD TBD TBD
2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid
Honda
Accord Plug-in Hybrid $3,626
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Porsche Jan. 1, 2010, to Present TBD TBD TBD
2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
Porsche
Cayenne S E-Hybrid $5,335.60
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2014–15 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid $4,751.80
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2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Porsche 918 Spyder $3,667
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Toyota Jan. 1, 2010, to Present TBD TBD TBD
2012–15 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid $2,500
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VIA Motors Jan. 1, 2010, to Present TBD TBD TBD
2014 2500 Extended Range Electric Passenger Van
No photo $7,500
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2014 1500 Extended Range Electric Truck 4WD (All body styles)
No photo $7,500
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2014 2500 Extended Range Electric Cargo Van
No photo $7,500
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2014 1500 Extended Range Electric Truck 2WD (All body styles)
No photo $7,500
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Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicles (IRC 30D)