2025 Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Ending Soon

August 27th, 2025 by

Retail customers may qualify for a credit up to $7,500 under Internal Revenue Code Section 30D if they buy a new, qualified plugin Electric Vehicle or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCV). The InflationReduction Act of 2022 changed the rules for this credit for vehicles placed in service from 2023 to 2032. The credit is available to individuals and their businesses.To qualify, they must: Buy it for their own use, not for resale Use it primarily in the U.S. 30D Clean Vehicle Credit Customer Eligibility New VehiclesIn addition, their modified adjusted gross income(AGI) may not exceed: $300,000 for married couples filing jointly $225,000 for heads of households $150,000 for all other filersVisit IRS.gov for full eligibility criteria. The information herein does not constitute tax or legal advice. Please consult with your own tax or legal professional

F-150 Lightning Charging Up

Vehicle eligibility rules for the Section 30D Clean Vehicle Tax Credit have changed, starting on January 1, 2025.For vehicles placed into service on or after January 1, 2025, the below vehicles are eligible for a $7,500 New Clean Vehicle Credit:

F150 Lightning XLT (2023MY, 2024MY, and 2025MY) F150 Lightning Flash (2024MY and 2025MY) F150 Lightning Lariat (2023MY, 2024MY, and 2025MY) MSRP* cannot exceed $80,000 *Including optional equipment at delivery. Excluding destination and delivery, dealerinstalled options, taxes and fees.

 

Visit HERE for a full list of eligible vehicles.

The following Ford vehicles, regardless of model year, are not eligible for the 30D New Clean Vehicle Credit in 2025.

Ford Ineligible Vehicles F150 Lightning Platinum F150 Lightning Pro Mustang MachE Escape PHEV ETransit Any F150 Lightning XLT, Flash, or Lariat that exceeds $80,000 MSRP**Including optional equipment at delivery. Excluding destination and delivery, dealerinstalled options, taxes and fees.  Note: As of 1/27/25, only 1 F150 Lightning Lariat nationwide is not eligible for the 30D Clean Vehicle Tax Credit.  Visit IRS.GOV for full eligibility criteria.

Man Standing at a F-150 Lightning Frunk holding a duck

 

 

Please consult with your own tax or legal professional to determine your individual eligibility. Tax credit amount is based on vehiclespecific component sourcing and assembly and may be subject to change. You may not claim the credit if (1) your adjusted gross income exceeds certain thresholds or (2) the MSRP of the vehicle, as configured, exceeds $80,000 (including all optional equipment attached to the vehicle at the time of delivery to the dealer, but excluding destination charges, optional items added by the dealer, taxes and fees). Tax credit may be applied at point of sale, subject to dealer availability, or as a potential future tax savings. The amount of your tax savings will depend on your individual tax circumstances. Incentives and additional rebates are not within Ford’s control. This information does not constitute tax or legal advice. For additional information, go to https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml.