New York EV Charger Tax Credit 2026: Federal Section 30C + State Incentives
How to combine the federal Section 30C credit with New York state and utility programs — and check your address eligibility before the June 30 deadline.
The Federal Section 30C Credit (Brief)
The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit refunds 30% of your home EV charger equipment and installation cost, up to $1,000. To qualify, the property must sit in an eligible census tract — IRS-defined low-income or non-urban tracts under the 2020 census — and the charger must be placed in service by June 30, 2026. Renters do not qualify. Read the full Section 30C guide for filing details, qualifying costs, and Form 8911 instructions.
New York-Specific Incentives
New York offers the Drive Clean Rebate through NYSERDA, which provides up to $500 for the purchase and installation of a Level 2 home charger. The program is available statewide regardless of census tract. Income eligibility requirements apply for the highest rebate tiers. The federal Section 30C credit and the NYSERDA Drive Clean Rebate can be combined.
Calculate Your New York EV Charger Tax Credit
Use the free calculator below to check census-tract eligibility for your New York ZIP code and estimate your total federal + state credit.
Open Section 30C CalculatorNew York Section 30C — Frequently Asked Questions
Upstate New York, Long Island suburban areas, and many parts of outer boroughs qualify. Manhattan and dense NYC neighborhoods typically do not qualify as non-urban or low-income tracts for Section 30C purposes. The ZIP code tool in the calculator will confirm your specific address.
Related
Tax rules change. This page reflects federal and New York state law as of April 2026. Verify eligibility with a tax professional or IRS.gov before making financial decisions. State and utility programs change frequently — check the linked program pages for current availability.
Reflects federal law as of April 27, 2026.
Sources: IRS — About Form 8911, DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center