The Inflation Reduction Act introduces a number of significant changes to the tax credit for new electric vehicles (section 30D). These changes will phase in over time. Effective immediately after enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (after August 16, 2022), the tax credit is only available for qualifying electric vehicles for which final assembly occurred in North America. Further changes to the eligibility rules began in 2023.

Overall, the reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act mean that the tax credit for electric vehicles will evolve considerably over the coming months and years.

Separately, starting in 2023, the Inflation Reduction Act also establishes tax credits for pre-owned clean vehicles (section 25E) and for commercial clean vehicles (section 45W). Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service will release more information on all the clean vehicle credits in the coming months.

Information about vehicles purchased in 2022 and before or for vehicles purchased in 2023 and after.

The State of New York offers rebates on new electric plug-in electric vehicles of up to $2,000 for eligible vehicles through the Charge NY Initiative and the Drive Clean Rebate Program. For more information visit the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Consumers who purchase qualified residential charging equipment may receive a tax credit of 30% of the cost, up to $1,000.

For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, the Tax Law allows a credit to certain taxpayers who invest in alternative fuels vehicle refueling property or electric vehicle recharging property. The credit for alternative fuels vehicle refueling property and electric vehicle recharging property is available only when the property is used in a trade or business located in New York State. This credit is not refundable, but any unused credit may be carried forward indefinitely. You must use Form IT-637 to claim this credit.

The credit for each installation of property is equal to the lesser of $5,000 or 50% of the cost of property less any cost paid from the proceeds of grants that:

NYSEG’s Residential Day-Night electricity service rate offers another option to NYSEG electricity customers to effectively manage their energy costs.

Price Guarantee Program* Customers that select the EV TOU rate plan shall be eligible to receive a one-time price guarantee for service for a period of one year commencing with the first full billing cycle after the customer registers the PEV with the utility. Restrictions apply.

To see how this rate plan can reduce the cost of your EV charging, check the link below.

The Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Incentive Program provides an annual declining per-plug incentive payable to qualifying public DCFC operators for approximately seven years (2019-2025). The purpose of the incentive payment is to support DCFC while utilization is relatively low by offsetting electric delivery cost. The incentive will be paid annually after twelve months of billing and shall not exceed the billed delivery cost for that period.

The EV Charger Make-Ready Program offers rebates to business and municipal customers who install EV chargers. The purpose of the rebates is to offset construction costs associated with the electrical infrastructure (make-ready) required to support L2 and DCFC chargers. Qualifying participants may be eligible for up to 100% of their make-ready costs.

Considering EVs for your fleet? We can help with our Fleet Assessment Services. By providing site feasibility, rate analysis, estimated billing impacts and charging recommendations, we will assist you with making informed decisions when transitioning your commercial fleet to electric vehicles.