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The federal EV tax credit is coming to an end — and the countdown is on. As part of the Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 4, 2025, the popular electric vehicle tax credit will expire on September 30, 2025. That means buyers only have a short window left to lock in big tax savings on qualifying electric vehicles.
What Is the EV Tax Credit?
The electric vehicle tax credit has been one of the most valuable incentives for consumers switching to clean energy vehicles. Depending on the model, qualifying taxpayers could save thousands of dollars on their federal tax return.
But now, this benefit is being phased out. The Big Beautiful Bill included major tax changes, and one of the biggest impacts is the elimination of this credit starting October 2025.
IRS Guidance Offers Buyers More Time
Even though the September 30, 2025 deadline is firm, the IRS has issued guidance to help buyers. According to the agency:
- If a buyer signs a binding contract by September 30, 2025, they may still claim the EV credit.
- Vehicle delivery can occur later, as long as the contract was in place before the deadline.
- This rule gives buyers a last-minute opportunity to secure the credit, even if the car isn’t available right away.
Key Deadlines and Requirements
- Deadline to qualify: September 30, 2025
- What’s needed: Signed binding purchase contract
- Delivery date: Can occur after the deadline, per IRS rules
- Savings potential: Up to thousands of dollars in federal tax credits
Why Act Now
With EV prices still high, the federal EV tax credit can make a major difference in affordability. Once the deadline passes, this incentive disappears — and future buyers won’t have the same tax advantage. Acting now ensures you don’t miss out on one of the last big clean energy tax breaks of 2025.
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