Electric Vehicles Tax Credit (Corporate)
DC offers a 50% tax credit for EV charging equipment installation (capped at $1,000 for residential chargers) and up to 50% of conversion costs to electric fuel (capped at $19,000 per vehicle). To claim these credits, file them with your DC income tax return; contact the DC Office of Tax and Revenue or DOEE for application details and eligibility confirmation.
You can market DC's 50% charging installation tax credit (up to $1,000 residential/$10,000 for charging stations) and vehicle conversion credit (up to $19,000 per vehicle at 50% cost coverage) to residential and commercial customers as cost-reduction tools. Ensure customers understand these are non-refundable credits claimed on DC tax returns, and verify customer tax liability before quoting credits.
DC administers two corporate/individual tax credits through the Office of Tax and Revenue: a 50% alternative fuel conversion credit (up to $19,000 per vehicle, non-refundable, expires 12/31/2026) and a 50% EV charging installation credit ($1,000 cap residential/$10,000 for public stations). Both target transportation electrification aligned with the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act's zero-emission 2045 goal. Credits are claimed on annual tax filings; no upfront rebates or external processing required.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22172
- Effective
- 12/31/2013
- Expires
- 12/31/2026
- Last updated
- 3/26/2026
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial residential
- Technologies
- passenger electric vehicles medium-duty electric vehicles heavy-duty electric vehicles level-2 electric vehicle service equipment direct current fast charging equipment
Program summary
The District of Columbia offers tax credits for purchasing electric vehicle supply equipment and converting a traditional vehicle to run on electricity. These tax credits exist for individuals and for corporations.
The credit for installing electric vehicle charging equipment is 50% of the cost, capped at $1,000 when installed at a private residence and $10,000 for chargers installed at an electric vehicle charging station. There is also a tax credit of 50% of the equipment and labor costs directly attributable to the cost to convert a motor vehicle licensed in the District that operates on petroleum diesel or petroleum derived gasoline to a motor vehicle that operates on an alternative fuel, including, electricity, not to exceed $19,000 per vehicle.
Contact & resources
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
