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Gray Chevrolet Bolt connected to a teal fast charger in a parking lot in New Jersey

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EV tax credit ended: state rebates and charger incentives you can still get in late 2026

The federal EV and home-charger credits are gone. The state rebates, tax credits and utility charger rebates we could confirm, with caps, deadlines, lease rules and a Bolt LT example for MA and CO.

By Metin Mueller

Choose your next car

Comparisons and advice for buying with confidence.

Car comparisons

White 2027 Chevrolet Bolt seen from the front quarter in a covered parking lot

Turquoise third-generation Nissan LEAF with a black roof in a showroom

2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs 2026 Nissan LEAF: price, range, charging and ports compared

Gray 2026 Nissan Leaf viewed from the front quarter at an auto show in Quebec

Blue-gray 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL viewed from the front quarter in New Haven

2026 Nissan LEAF S+ vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5 RWD

Charging at home

The right setup for your car and parking space.

Black electric sedan parked at the curb with a charging cable running across the sidewalk to a house garage, autumn trees behind

EV charging for renters and condo owners: right-to-charge laws by state in 2026

Folder, key and tape measure on a workbench with an unbranded home charger in the background.

Hardwired or plug-in EV charger? Choose the installation before the box

Understand your costs

Check prices, subscriptions and your own budget.

AI illustration of a green model car, calculator and coins representing charging costs

What will EV charging cost each year? Build a household budget

AI illustration: A smartphone and plain membership cards inside a car at a charging station.

Does a public-charging membership pay off? Use your stations and sessions

Charging on the road

Plan charging stops and check compatibility.

AI illustration: An unbranded charging handle and cable on a workbench; the connector face is not visible.

J3400/NACS, CCS1, or J1772? Verify compatibility before buying

AI illustration: A generic electric car at a charging stop at sunrise.

Public charging prices: compare the complete session

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