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Practical guides for charging, costs and the everyday questions of electric driving.

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

IN FOCUS16 min read

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

More to discover

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Opened electric-car battery pack with stacked silver cell modules, orange cables and a raised black lid on a display table

EV battery warranty 2026: what 12 automakers cover in the US and what can void it

AI illustration: A generic electric car charging beside a garage at dusk.

Tesla Universal vs ChargePoint Home Flex vs Lectron: which home charger fits?

Black 2026 Nissan LEAF S+ viewed from the rear right on a parking lot in Pennsylvania

Nissan details 2026 LEAF range and charging in August update

AI illustration: A generic electric car in a workshop with an inspection tablet in the foreground.

Buying a used EV: verify the battery, charging and paperwork

AI illustration: A generic wall charger and closed electrical cabinet on a garage wall.

Level 1 or Level 2 at home? Match charging power to your real week

AI illustration: Metallic battery cells symbolizing battery manufacturing.

DOE selects seven battery-supply-chain projects for $500 million

Road through the forest at Cavell Lake, Canada; travel illustration

Plan an EV road trip: charging stops, energy and reserve

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