You claim this credit if you placed a qualified electric drive motor vehicle in service during the tax year. Only qualified vehicles purchased after December 31, 2009 are eligible for this credit.
The credit can be claimed by completing Form 8936, Clean Vehicle Credit within the program.
New Starting in 2025
Due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, the Clean Vehicle Credit is set to expire on September 30, 2025.
The electric vehicle must be purchased before October 1, 2025, to qualify for and claim the credit.
Returns Before 2025
Suppose the electric vehicle was purchased and put into service after 2022. In that case, you can still claim the Clean Vehicle Credit if it meets the qualifying criteria on your prior year returns (2022, 2023, and 2024).
To enter this credit within the program, go to:
- Federal
- Deductions (select my forms)
- Credits
- Clean Vehicle Credits
If you place a new plug-in electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) in service during 2023 or after, you may qualify for a clean vehicle tax credit. For more information, click here.
For more information, please review Instructions for Form 8936.