$100K
per applicant
Tax Credit
Reduces tax liability
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Annual tax return
Claim with year-end filing
Moderate
File with tax return
Provides a 30% tax credit (up to $100,000 per property) for businesses installing EV charging or alternative fuel refueling equipment at commercial locations. Bonus credit available in low-income or non-urban census tracts.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Equipment must be placed in service at a qualified commercial property
2.Credit is 30% of installation cost, capped at $100,000 per item of property
3.Property must be in a low-income community or non-urban census tract for full credit
4.Must meet prevailing wage requirements if placed in service after Jan 1, 2023
5.Applies to EV chargers, hydrogen fueling, propane, and natural gas refueling equipment
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