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Federal Tax Incentives
Electric Vehicles
The following federal income tax credits are available to anyone who purchases a new Tesla Model S, Model X or Model 3:
| Federal Tax Credit | For Vehicles Delivered |
| $3,750 | January 1 to June 30, 2019 |
| $1,875 | July 1 to December 31, 2019 |
| Federal Tax Credit | For Vehicles Delivered |
| $3,750 | January 1 to June 30, 2019 |
| $1,875 | July 1 to December 31, 2019 |
Solar The following federal income tax credits are available to anyone who purchases a solar electric system including solar panels and Solar Roof. Energy storage paired with PV systems are considered qualified expenditures eligible for the tax credit.
| Residential Federal Tax Credit | Business Federal Tax Credit | For Systems Starting Construction: |
| 30% | 30% | On or before December 31, 2019 |
| 26% | 26% | January 1 to December 31, 2020 |
| 22% | 22% | January 1 to December 31, 2021 |
| 0% | 10% | On or after January, 2022 |
| Residential Federal Tax Credit | Business Federal Tax Credit | For Systems Starting Construction: |
| 30% | 30% | On or before December 31, 2019 |
| 26% | 26% | January 1 to December 31, 2020 |
| 22% | 22% | January 1 to December 31, 2021 |
| 0% | 10% | On or after January, 2022 |
State Incentives
Several states and local utilities offer additional electric vehicle and solar incentives for customers, often taking the form of a rebate. Most rebates can either be claimed after purchase or reflected as a reduction in the price of your purchase for solar systems, while tax credits are claimed when filing income taxes.
Many states also offer non-cash incentives for electric vehicles, such as carpool lane access in California and free municipal parking.
| Electric Vehicles | Solar & Energy Storage | |
| All states | $3,750 income tax credit (subject to phase out schedule above) | 30% federal income tax credit (subject to phase out schedule above) |
| Arizona | Reduced Vehicle License Tax, Carpool lane access and reduced rates for electric vehicle charging $75 EV Home Charging rebate |
Solar: Up to $1,000 state tax credit |
| California | California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project offers up to $2,500 in rebates (based on income eligibility) | Solar: Select utilities may offer incentives Powerwall: see California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) |
| Connecticut | $2,000 rebate for new vehicles with a base price under $50,000 Exemption from state emissions testing Reduced vehicle registration fee |
Solar: Up to $400 per kW PTC |
| Colorado | $5,000 tax credit for purchase of a new vehicle $2,500 tax credit for lease of a new vehicle |
Select utilities may offer a Solar incentive |
| Delaware | $1,000 rebate for new vehicles with a base price over $60,000 $3,500 rebate for new vehicles with a base price under $60,000 $500 rebate available for home charging installation |
Select utilities may offer a Solar incentive |
| Florida | Funding may be available for home charging installation assistance | |
| Hawaii | Carpool lane access and reduced rates for electric vehicle charging | Solar: State tax credit equal to the lesser of 35% of actual system cost or $5,000 per 5 kW |
| Idaho | State exemption from vehicle inspection & maintenance program | |
| Illinois | EV exemption from state emissions testing; reduced registration fees | Estimated $1,120 per kW |
| Louisiana | $2,500 income tax credit | |
| Maryland | $3,000 Excise Tax Credit for new vehicles with a total price under $60,000 $700 rebate on wall connectors and installation Qualified vehicles are exempt from emissions testing |
Solar: $1,000 per system Powerwall: 30% of installed cost up to $5,000 per property |
| Massachusetts | $1,500 rebate for new vehicles with a base price under $50,000 EV exemption from state emissions testing |
Solar: Up to $0.134 per kWh production incentive for 10 years Powerwall: Up to $0.056/kWh for 10 years when Powerwall is paired with solar |
| Minnesota | Solar: $0.08 per kWh production incentive for 10 years | |
| Nevada | Reduced rates for electric vehicle charging AFV Parking Fee & state emissions testing exemptions |
Solar: $200 per kW up to $5,000 Powerwall: Up to $3,000 |
| New Jersey | Sales tax exemption 10% discount on off-peak toll prices on NJT & GSP through EZ-Pass |
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| New York | $500 rebate for new vehicles with a base price over $60,000 $2,000 rebate for new vehicles with a base price under $60,000 State emissions testing exception |
Solar: Up to $350 per kW and up to $5,000 state tax credit |
| North Carolina | State emissions testing exemption & HOV lane access | |
| Oregon | Standard Rebate of $2,500 for purchase or lease of a new Tesla Charge Ahead rebate of $2,500 for purchase or lease of new or used Tesla for eligible customers Personal income tax credit of up to $750 for the cost of EV charging equipment; 35% of costs for business owners |
Solar: $450 per kW up to $3,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,750 rebate for new vehicles with a base price under $60,000 | |
| Rhode Island | State emissions testing exemption | Solar: $1,000 per kW up to $8,000 |
| Texas | Solar: Select utilities may offer a Solar incentive | |
| Utah | Solar: Up to $1,600 state tax credit | |
| Vermont | Solar: $0.03 per kWh production incentive for 10 years | |
| Washington DC | Excise tax exempt Reduced vehicle registration fees Tax credit for 50% of costs of home charging installation, up to $1,000 |
| All states |
| Electric Vehicle: $3,750 income tax credit (subject to phase out schedule above)
Solar: 30% federal income tax credit (subject to phase out schedule above) |
| Arizona |
| Electric Vehicle: Reduced Vehicle License Tax, Carpool lane, free public parking, access and reduced rates for electric vehicle charging
Solar: Up to $1,000 state tax credit |
| California |
| Electric Vehicle: California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project offers up to $2,500 in rebates (based on income eligibility)
Solar: Select utilities may offer incentives |
| Connecticut |
| Electric Vehicle: $2,000 rebate for new vehicles with a base price under $50,000 Exemption from state emissions testing Reduced vehicle registration fee Solar: Up to $400 per kW PTC |
| Colorado |
| Electric Vehicle: $5,000 tax credit for purchase of a new vehicle $2,500 tax credit for lease of a new vehicle Solar: Select utilities may offer a Solar incentive |
| Delaware |
| Electric Vehicle: $1,000 rebate for new vehicles with a base price over $60,000 $3,500 rebate for new vehicles with a base price under $60,000 500 rebate available for home charging installation Solar: Select utilities may offer a Solar incentive |
| Florida |
| Electric Vehicle: Funding may be available for home charging installation assistance |
| Hawaii |
| Electric Vehicle: Carpool lane access and reduced rates for electric vehicle charging
Solar: State tax credit equal to the lesser of 35% of actual system cost or $5,000 per 5 kW |
| Idaho |
| Electric Vehicle: State exemption from vehicle inspection & maintenance program |
| Illinois |
| Electric Vehicle: EV exemption from state emissions testing; reduced registration fees
Solar: Estimated $1,120 per kW |
| Louisiana |
| Electric Vehicle: $2,500 income tax credit |
| Maryland |
| Electric Vehicle: $3,000 Excise Tax Credit for new vehicles with a total price under $60,000 $700 rebate on wall connectors and installation Qualified vehicles are exempt from emissions testing Solar: $1,000 per system |
| Massachusetts |
| Electric Vehicle: $1,500 rebate for new vehicles with a base price under $50,000 EV exemption from state emissions testing Solar: Up to $0.134 per kWh production incentive for 10 years |
| Minnesota |
| Solar: $0.08 per kWh production incentive for 10 years |
| Nevada |
| Electric Vehicle: Reduced rates for electric vehicle charging AFV Parking Fee & state emissions testing exemptions Solar: $200 per kW up to $5,000 |
| New Jersey |
| Electric Vehicle: Sales tax exempt 10% discount on off-peak toll prices on NJT & GSP through EZ-Pass |
| New York |
| Electric Vehicle: $500 rebate for new vehicles with a base price over $60,000 $2,000 rebate for new vehicles with a base price under $60,000 State emissions testing exception Solar: Up to $350 per kW and up to $5,000 state tax credit |
| North Carolina |
| Electric Vehicle: State emissions testing exemption & HOV lane access
Solar: Up to $350 per kW and up to $5,000 state tax credit |
| Oregon |
| Electric Vehicle: Standard Rebate of $2,500 for purchase or lease of a new Tesla Charge Ahead rebate of $2,500 for purchase or lease of new or used Tesla for eligible customers Personal income tax credit of up to $750 for the cost of EV charging equipment; 35% of costs for business owners Solar: $450 per kW up to $3,600 |
| Pennsylvania |
| Electric Vehicle: $1,750 rebate for new vehicles with a base price under $60,000 |
| Rhode Island |
| Electric Vehicle: State emissions testing exemption
Solar: $1,000 per kW up to $8,000 |
| Texas |
| Solar: Select utilities may offer a Solar incentive |
| Utah |
| Solar: Up to $1,600 state tax credit |
| Vermont |
| Solar: $0.03 per kWh production incentive for 10 years |
| Washington DC |
| Electric Vehicle: Excise tax exempt Reduced vehicle registration fees Tax credit for 50% of costs of home charging installation, up to $1,000 |
All of the above incentives are available when purchasing a Tesla vehicle with cash or a loan. Only California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, and Tennessee incentives are available when leasing a Tesla vehicle.
Above solar incentives apply to eligible residential customers. In addition to the above solar incentives, the following states also provide incentives through the sale of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs): Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington D.C.
Incentive programs are offered and administered by government agencies. Eligibility and availability vary and are outside of Tesla’s control. Most programs are limited to a total dollar amount that can be dispersed or will expire on a certain date. Be sure to visit the state program’s website for the most up-to-date information on availability and redemption requirements.
Your eligibility for income tax credits depends on your personal tax situation. We recommend speaking with a tax professional for guidance.
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