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Used Clean Vehicle Credit (§25E) — $4,000 on Sub-$25K EVs

30% of purchase price up to $4,000 on qualifying used EVs from a licensed dealer.

Overview

IRC §25E provides a $4,000 (or 30% of price, lesser) credit on used EVs priced ≤$25K, model year 2+ years old, bought from a licensed dealer. Income cap $75K single / $150K MFJ (modest). Transferable to the dealer at point of sale for immediate discount since 1/1/2024. Combine with state EV rebates (CA CVAP, CO $6K, NY $2K).

Best fit
Sub-$150K MFJ householdsFirst-time EV buyersChevy Bolt / Nissan Leaf / used Model 3 market
Estimated impact
$4,000 federal + up to $6,000 state stack

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