District of Columbia EV Incentives 2025

Complete guide to District of Columbia electric vehicle rebates, tax credits, charger incentives, and how to stack them with the $7,500 federal EV credit.

Federal Credit
$7,500
§30D New EV (income-limited)
District of Columbia Max Incentives
$2,000
4 programs available
Combined Potential
$9,500
Federal + District of Columbia stacked

District of Columbia Vehicle Purchase Incentives

Sales Tax Exempt
Excise tax exempt

DC EV Excise Tax Exemption

Full exemption from excise tax on new BEV purchase or lease.

Eligibility:New BEV purchased or leased in DC.
Vehicle types:BEV
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Sales Tax Exempt
Excise tax exempt

DC EV Excise Tax Exemption

Full exemption from excise tax on new BEV purchase or lease.

Eligibility:New BEV purchased or leased in DC.
Vehicle types:BEV
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Federal §30D New Clean Vehicle Credit

Stackable with all District of Columbia incentives above. Up to $7,500 for qualifying new EVs.

Income limit (single): $150,000 AGI
Income limit (joint): $300,000 AGI
Car MSRP cap: $55,000
SUV/truck MSRP cap: $80,000

District of Columbia EV Charger Rebates

Charger Rebate
up to $1,000

DC Sustainable Energy Utility EV Charger Rebate

Rebate for Level 2 home EV charger through DC SEU.

Eligibility:DC resident renter or homeowner.
Vehicle types:BEV, PHEV
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Charger Rebate
up to $1,000

DC Sustainable Energy Utility EV Charger Rebate

Rebate for Level 2 home EV charger through DC SEU.

Eligibility:DC resident renter or homeowner.
Vehicle types:BEV, PHEV
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Also claim the federal 30% tax credit (up to $1,000) on charger purchase and installation (IRS Form 8911). No income limit. Find the best charger for your home →

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Calculate Your District of Columbia EV Savings

Use our Total Cost of Ownership calculator to see exactly how much you'll save after federal + District of Columbia incentives vs. your current gas car.

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