Electric Vehicles Tax Credit (Personal)
DC offers a tax credit covering 50% of the cost to install EV charging equipment at your home, capped at $1,000, and a separate credit of up to $19,000 (50% of costs) if you convert a gasoline or diesel vehicle to electric. You can also enjoy reduced registration fees ($40 for the first two years for new battery electric vehicles) and lower excise taxes. Claim these credits on your DC income tax return.
You can market DC's 50% equipment and installation credit (capped at $1,000 per residential port) for home charging installations and highlight the up-to-$19,000 conversion credit for vehicle-to-electric projects. These non-refundable credits apply to individual customers; ensure work is completed and vehicles/equipment are placed in service so customers can claim them on their DC tax returns.
DC's personal tax credits—50% of charging installation costs (capped at $1,000 residential/$10,000 for charging stations) and 50% of vehicle conversion costs (capped at $19,000 per vehicle)—are non-refundable and expire December 31, 2026 for the conversion credit. These target residential and commercial sectors and complement federal credits (Section 30C, expiring June 30, 2026) and registration fee reductions. Track uptake through the District EV Dashboard, which records quarterly EV registration and charging infrastructure data.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22173
- 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.
