Electric Vehicle Offers & Information

A Level 1 120-volt charger is supplied with most new EVs and plugs into a standard wall outlet. Level 2 chargers use a 240-volt dedicated outlet providing faster charging to meet the needs of longer range EVs. The PUD is offering a rebate to customers who purchase and install a qualifying Level 2 ENERGY STAR® certified EV charger in their home.

The Washington State Department of Commerce has launched the state’s Washington EV Instant Rebates Program, with funding through June 2025, or until all funds are used. The program is expected to deliver between 6,500 and 8,000 rebates.

Choose from a variety of qualifying electric vehicles and get a stackable rebate as a discount off your purchase or lease — no waiting! Eligible drivers can get up to $9,000 in Instant Rebates on the lease or $5,000 on the purchase of a new qualifying EV.

Washington Electric Vehicle Instant Rebates are applied as a discount by participating dealerships or retailers at the time of lease or purchase of a qualified vehicle.

A sales tax exemption for new or used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is available.

Qualifying vehicles
The exemption is applied to the sales price or fair market value when you purchase or lease a passenger car, light duty truck, or medium duty passenger vehicle that is powered exclusively by a clean alternative fuel or capable of traveling at least 30 miles using only battery power.

In addition, the vehicle must be sold or valued at $45,000 or less if new and $30,000 or less if used. Manufacturer and distributor rebates are part of the selling price. The amount of the rebate is not allowed to be used in any way to reduce the sales price or value.

New Vehicles - through July 31, 2025
Pay no sales tax on the first $15,000 of qualified new EV purchase

Used Vehicles - through July 31, 2025
Pay no sales tax on the first $16,000 of qualified new EV purchase

Home Charging equipment - through July 31, 2025
Sales tax exemption for qualified charging equipment installations - restrictions apply, see WA DOR website for details

A federal tax credit is available for new and used electric vehicles that meet requirements specified in Internal Revenue Code Section 30D.

New Vehicle Clean Credit up to $7,500.
You may qualify for a credit up to $7,500 if you buy a new, qualified plug-in EV between 2023 to 2032. Under certain conditions between a dealership and a seller, "leasing" a vehicle may allow the purchase to be treated as a "commercial vehicle," thus making it eligible for the full tax credit without satisfying some of the strict program eligibility requirements. Be sure to inquire with the dealership and a tax professional when researching purchase options.

Used Vehicle Clean Credit up to $4,000.
Beginning January 1, 2023, if you buy a qualified used electric vehicle (EV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a used clean vehicle tax credit. The credit equals 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000. Additional Details.

The credit is nonrefundable, so you can't get back more on the credit than you owe in taxes. You can't apply any excess credit to future tax years.

Starting in January 2024, an Inflation Reduction Act provision allows consumers to transfer the tax credit to car dealers, reducing the purchase price of eligible new and used vehicles at the time of sale.

If you install qualified vehicle refueling and recharging property at your home, including electric vehicle charging equipment, you may be eligible for a credit of up to $1,000 for each item of property.