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Alternative Fuels Incentives by State
State Program Fuel Incentive Status Source Link Last Updated
Alabama Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program Electricity

EV Infrastructure funds only cover the acquisition, installation, operation, and maintenance of new light-duty charging equipment. They cannot be used for real estate, buildings, parking facilities, or general property maintenance.

 
 
 
Active Source 9/16/26
  Alternative Fuels and Renewable Energy Multiple This program promotes alternative transportation fuels to increase system efficiency, improve air quality, and foster energy independence. Active Source 9/16/26
Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Multiple Alaska Energy Authority grant program for renewable energy projects. Not vehicle- or fuel-specific; Alaska has no statewide consumer AFV or EV purchase incentive. Active (not vehicle-specific) Source 9/16/26
Arizona Alternative Fuel Vehicle Special Provisions CNG / LPG / H2 / Electricity Arizona AFVs get special license plates and reduced vehicle license taxes, but no state purchase rebate. Single-occupant HOV lane access expired October 1, 2025; verify current status with ADOT. Active (HOV provision in doubt) Source 9/16/26
Arkansas - - Arkansas offers no consumer EV incentives and charges annual registration fees of $200 for EVs and $100 for PHEVs. State agency ADEQ only administers commercial VW and NEVI grants. - Source 9/16/26
California MyFirstEV Electricity / H2 California’s SB 168 provides an instant point-of-sale discount for first-time ZEV buyers: $3,500 off new 2026+ ZEVs (MSRP ≤$50,000) and $1,750 off certified pre-owned ZEVs (≤$25,000). Active - per-manufacturer funding Source 9/16/26
  Clean Cars 4 All Electricity California's CARB scrap-and-replace program provides up to $12,000 for low-income or disadvantaged-community residents who retire an older vehicle for a new or used EV or PHEV. Lower award tiers are available for other income levels. Active Source 9/16/26
  Clean Transportation Program Electricity / H2 / NG / Biofuels The California Energy Commission (CEC) Clean Transportation Program funds EV, hydrogen, medium/heavy-duty, and biofuel projects through July 1, 2035. Funding amounts vary annually based on the CEC's investment plan rather than fixed statutes. Active - through 7/1/2035 Source 9/18/26
Colorado Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit (IMVC) Electricity / H2 Colorado offers a refundable income tax credit up to $3,250 ($750 base + $2,500 bonus if MSRP is under $35,000) for new EVs, PHEVs, and hydrogen vehicles. Vehicles must be ≤8,500 lbs GVWR, travel at least 55 mph, and cost under $80,000; the credit can be applied directly at the dealership. Active Source 9/18/26
  Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) Electricity Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) program offers income-qualified buyers an instant trade-in rebate of $9,000 for a new EV/PHEV (MSRP ≤$80,000) or $6,000 for a used one (price ≤$50,000). To qualify, your household income must be below 80% AMI (or enrolled in SNAP/Medicaid/LEAP/RTD LiVE), and you must trade in an operational, 12+ year old, or emissions-failing gas/diesel vehicle. Active Source 9/18/26
  Fleet-ZERO EV Charging Grant Electricity The Colorado Energy Office Fleet EV Charging grants provide ~$5 million annually for fleet charging, prioritizing disadvantaged communities. The Fall 2026 application window runs October 12 – December 11, 2026, with rolling applications open year-round for requests under $50,000. Active - rolling + Oct-Dec 2026 round Source 9/18/26
Connecticut CHEAPR (CT Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate) Electricity / H2 CHEAPR point-of-sale rebate offers standard incentives of $1,000 for a new BEV, $500 for a PHEV, and up to $4,500 for an FCEV. Income-qualified residents can receive "Rebate+" bonuses adding up to $3,000 for a BEV or $1,500 for a PHEV. Active Source 9/16/26
Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (DECVRP) Electricity Delaware’s DNREC cash rebate provides direct savings for vehicles purchased after May 1, 2026. Buyers must apply within 90 days of purchase, and funding levels remain fixed until 2027. Active Source 9/16/26
  EV Charging Equipment Rebates Electricity DNREC rebates for Level 2 charging stations at multi-family, public-access, workplace and fleet sites. $2 million available first-come, first-served for equipment purchased and installed after May 1, 2026. Active Source 9/16/26
District of Columbia Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversion and Infrastructure Tax Credit E85 / NG / LPG / Biodiesel / Electricity / H2 The District of Columbia offers a 50% income tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle conversions and charging infrastructure, though the EV excise tax exemption has been repealed. Active Source 9/16/26
Florida - - No state EV or AFV purchase rebate or tax credit identified. FDOT administers NEVI corridor charging only. Reports of a $200 annual EV registration fee circulate but are NOT verified against current statute - confirm with FLHSMV. - Source 9/16/26
Georgia - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/18/26
Hawaii EV Charging Station Rebate Program Electricity Hawaii offers state-funded rebates from $2,000 for single-port Level 2 chargers up to $4,500 for multi-port Level 2 chargers, prioritizing public, multi-unit dwelling, and low-income sites. While applications are open, payments are deferred pending state funding. The state has no vehicle purchase rebate and charges an annual $50 EV registration fee. Active Source 9/16/26
Idaho - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate Program (CEJA) Electricity The Illinois EPA rebate provides direct savings for electric vehicles purchased or leased during the current funding cycle, which runs from August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026 (or until the $14 million pool is exhausted). Vehicles must have an MSRP or purchase price under $80,000. Active Source 9/16/26
  Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase Credit SAF / Biofuels Illinois offers a $1.50 per whole gallon sales and use tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The incentive runs from July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2032, and applies against the 6.25% state tax. Active - through 12/31/2032 Source 9/18/26
Indiana - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Iowa Biodiesel Blend Retailer Tax Credit Biodiesel Iowa offers a state income tax credit for fuel retailers selling biodiesel blends. The program runs through January 1, 2028 (Iowa Code 422.11P), and awards credits per gallon based on the blend level. Active Source 9/16/26
  Biodiesel Production Tax Credit Biodiesel Iowa provides qualified biodiesel producers with a tax credit of $0.04 per gallon produced. The credit is claimable on a maximum volume of 25,000,000 gallons per producer and expires on January 1, 2028. Active Source 9/16/26
  Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Ethanol / Biodiesel Iowa provides cost-share infrastructure grants for qualified E85 or dual E15/biodiesel fuel retailers. The program funds up to 90% of project costs, capped at a maximum award of $75,000 per facility, to upgrade or install eligible dispensing equipment. Active Source 9/16/26
  EV Charging Grants Electricity Iowa DOT/DNR grants for public Level 2 and DC fast charging. No vehicle purchase incentive. (Reference: annual EV fee $130, PHEV $65, plus a $0.026/kWh excise tax on DC fast charging.) Note: the E15 Plus Gasoline Promotion Tax Credit was repealed effective Jan. 1, 2026. Active (infrastructure only) Source 9/16/26
Kansas - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Kentucky Ethanol Tax Credit Ethanol The Kentucky Department of Revenue ethanol tax credit offers producers $1.00 per gallon produced, subject to a $5,000,000 annual statewide cap that is prorated if oversubscribed. The credit is nonrefundable and cannot be carried forward. Active Source 9/18/26
  Biodiesel Production and Blending Tax Credit Biodiesel / Renewable Diesel Kentucky offers a $1.00 per gallon income tax credit for pure biodiesel (B100) or renewable diesel produced or used in blending (KRS 141.422 to 141.424). The program is capped at $10,000,000 annually across all producers. Active Source 9/18/26
  Alternative Fuel Manufacturing / Production Incentives Multiple Two broader programs apply to alternative fuel producers: sales and use tax refunds for facility construction and equipment, and income tax credits plus wage assessment incentives for up to 15 years under the KBI program. Per-gallon amounts are not specified; terms are project-negotiated. Active - project-negotiated Source 9/18/26
Louisiana - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Maine Efficiency Maine EV Rebates Electricity Efficiency Maine offers instant point-of-purchase rebates for new and used battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are ineligible, and buyers must install an approved off-peak Wi-Fi charger. Maine has no EV registration surcharge. Active - bonus expires 9/30/26 Source 9/16/26
Maryland - - Maryland's Excise Tax Credit for Plug-in Electric or Fuel Cell Vehicles remains authorized through June 30, 2027, offering up to $3,000 in potential savings. - Source 9/16/26
Massachusetts MOR-EV (MA Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles) Electricity / H2 MOR-EV rebates of $3,500 for a new BEV/FCEV (MSRP ≤$55,000) or a qualifying used EV (price ≤$40,000). The MOR-EV+ program provides income-qualified buyers an extra $1,500, plus an additional $1,000 for trading in a gas vehicle. Because rule changes were proposed in July 2026, confirm current terms with DOER before buying. Active - rules under revision Source 9/16/26
Michigan EGLE EV Charger Funding Electricity Grants for public and private DC fast charging equal to the lesser of 33.3% of project cost or a utility-match amount, up to $70,000. Applicant must be enrolled in a utility EV program. No purchase incentive. Michigan has the nation's highest 2026 EV registration surcharge: $267 for EVs and $113 for PHEVs, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Active (infrastructure only) Source 9/16/26
Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit SAF / Biofuels Minnesota offers a refundable tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced or blended in-state and sold for use in aircraft departing Minnesota airports (Minn. Stat. 41A.30). The incentive is available for fuel sold through June 30, 2035. Active - through 7/1/2035 Source 9/18/26
Mississippi - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Missouri - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Montana - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/18/26
Nebraska - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Nevada - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
New Hampshire - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
New Jersey Charge Up New Jersey / Charge Up+ Electricity NJBPU Charge Up program offers a point-of-sale rebate of $1,500 for a new BEV (MSRP ≤$55,000) with no income test. Income-qualified buyers who prequalify can receive an extra $2,500 via Charge Up+ for a $4,000 total rebate. PHEVs are ineligible, and funding can pause mid-year if depleted. Active - annual funding cycle Source 9/16/26
  Charge Up Residential Charger Program Electricity The NJBPU home charger program offers a $250 rebate toward purchasing an eligible Level 2 home charging station. It does not cover installation or permitting, though separate utility incentives may apply. Active Source 9/16/26
  Reduced Propane Fuel Tax LPG The tax on liquefied petroleum gas, including propane, used to operate a motor vehicle is half the tax paid on gasoline - $0.0525 per gallon. (New Jersey Statute 54:39-103) Active Source 9/16/26
New Mexico Clean Car Income Tax Credit Electricity / H2 EMNRD-administered tax credit of up to $3,000 for new or used BEVs, PHEVs, or FCEVs purchased through January 1, 2030. To qualify, the vehicle must be bought from a New Mexico-licensed or tribal-land dealership. Active Source 9/16/26
  Clean Car Charging Unit Tax Credit Electricity / H2 Refundable credit of up to $400 for a Level 1 or Level 2 charger and up to $25,000 for a DC fast charger or fuel-cell charger. Available through Dec. 31, 2029. Active Source 9/16/26
New York Drive Clean Rebate Electricity / H2 NYSERDA point-of-sale rebate of $500 to $2,000 for 60+ eligible new EV models, scaled by electric range. An additional $30 million was announced April 21, 2026. The program has issued over 228,000 rebates since its 2017 launch. Active Source 9/16/26
  Charge Ready NY 2.0 Electricity Rebates of up to $4,000 per port for Level 2 chargers at workplaces, multi-unit dwellings and public parking: $3,000 per port base plus a $1,000 per port bonus in disadvantaged communities. Active Source 9/16/26
North Carolina DEQ Diesel and EV Charging Programs (VW Trust) Diesel replacement / Electricity NC DEQ funds diesel and alternative-fuel vehicle replacements and Level 2 and ZEV DC fast-charging infrastructure grants using VW Environmental Mitigation Trust funds. No state purchase incentive. EV registration fee $214.50; PHEV $107.25. Active (infrastructure only) Source 9/16/26
North Dakota Biodiesel or Green Diesel Production Tax Credit Biodiesel / Renewable Diesel Corporate income tax credit equal to 10% of direct costs for C corporations that build or retrofit facilities to produce or blend fuel containing at least 2% biodiesel or green diesel by volume (N.D.C.C. 57-38-30.6). Active Source 9/18/26
  Biodiesel or Green Diesel Fuel Blending Tax Credit Biodiesel / Renewable Diesel North Dakota offers a $0.05 per gallon income tax credit for licensed fuel suppliers (wholesalers) blending biodiesel or green diesel in the state. Active Source 9/18/26
Ohio - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Oklahoma Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit CNG / LNG / LPG / H2 One-time income tax credit for purchasing a new OEM alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) or converting a vehicle using a state-certified technician (68 O.S. 2357.22). The credit applies to tax years beginning before December 31, 2028, and unused amounts can be carried forward for up to five years. Active Source 9/16/26
  Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit NG / LPG / H2 / Electricity Infrastructure tax credit for installing new, never-before-used alternative fueling systems (68 O.S. 2357.22) [68 O.S. 2357.22]. The credit applies to tax years beginning before December 31, 2028, and unused amounts can be carried forward for up to five years. Active Source 9/16/26
  ChargeOK Grant Program Electricity Oklahoma DEQ grants for public DC fast charging along EV corridors and Level 2 / DCFC at destination and community sites. EV registration fee approximately $110 (weight-tiered), plus a $0.03/kWh public charging tax. Active Source 9/16/26
Oregon Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program - Standard Rebate Electricity DEQ cash rebate, no income requirement, for new BEVs and PHEVs with base MSRP under $50,000: $2,000 for BEVs with a battery of 10 kWh or more, $1,500 for PHEVs of 10 kWh or more, $750 for either under 10 kWh, and $375 for zero-emission motorcycles. Apply within six months of purchase or lease. Active - window 8/25/26 to 11/4/26 Source 9/16/26
  Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program - Charge Ahead Rebate Electricity Oregon offers an income-qualified EV rebate for buyers with household incomes at or below 400% of the federal poverty guideline. The vehicle's original base MSRP must be under $50,000, and this incentive cannot be combined with the state's Standard Rebate. Active - window 8/25/26 to 11/4/26 Source 9/16/26
  Oregon Clean Fuels Program Multiple (low-carbon fuels) DEQ Clean Fuels Program (CFP) is a market-based program that requires fuel providers to lower the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. Instead of offering upfront rebates, providers of low-carbon fuels generate tradable credits that create an ongoing revenue stream by being sold to deficit-holding fossil fuel suppliers. Active Source 9/18/26
  Oregon Zero-Emission Fueling Infrastructure Grant (OZEF) Electricity / H2 DEQ grant program for zero-emission fueling infrastructure. Check the program page for the current solicitation window and award amounts. Active Source 9/18/26
Pennsylvania Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Electricity / CNG / LPG PA DEP rebate for income-eligible residents on vehicles priced up to $45,000: $3,000 for an EV, $1,500 for a PHEV, and $500 for a CNG, propane or electric motorcycle, plus a $1,000 low-income adder. First-come, first-served; roughly 500 rebates offered per program year. Active - limited annual allocation Source 9/16/26
  Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Electricity / NG / LPG / H2 / Biodiesel / Ethanol DEP grants of roughly $5 million per round, up to $500,000 per applicant, to school districts, municipalities, nonprofits and businesses for alternative-fuel vehicles and infrastructure. Covers electricity, CNG, LNG, propane, hydrogen, biodiesel and ethanol. Active Source 9/16/26
Puerto Rico NEVI / Alternative Fuel Corridor Charging Electricity Puerto Rico is included in FHWA's Alternative Fuel Corridor designations and the NEVI Formula Program, with corridor charging planned along PR-2, PR-22 and PR-52. Subject to the same FY2026 NEVI disruption as the states - see the Legend tab. Active (infrastructure only) Source 9/16/26
  Excise Tax Treatment for Alternative Energy Vehicles Electricity / H2 / Biodiesel / Ethanol / Methanol / NG / LPG Puerto Rico statute (13 L.P.R.A. 31653) establishes excise tax exemptions and refunds for vehicles propelled by alternative energy - defining electric, hydrogen, biodiesel, ethanol, methanol, natural gas and propane vehicles - including a full excise tax exemption for bona fide residents of Culebra and Vieques who dispose of a prior vehicle in an environmentally friendly manner (one vehicle per year, personal use). Active Source 9/16/26
Rhode Island DRIVE EV Rebate Electricity / H2 RI Office of Energy Resources rebate, as of Jan. 5, 2026: up to $3,000 for a new BEV or FCEV and $2,000 for a new PHEV; $2,500 for a used BEV or FCEV and $1,750 for a used PHEV. New-vehicle cap $60,000, used cap $40,000. DRIVE+ adds up to $1,500 for income-eligible residents. Active Source 9/16/26
South Carolina - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
South Dakota - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Tennessee - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Texas TERP Rebate Grants Program Diesel replacement / Multiple TCEQ grants to replace or repower heavy-duty on-road diesel vehicles and non-road equipment achieving a NOx reduction of 25% or more. $116 million was made available in the April 2026 round, with optional add-on funding for onsite refueling infrastructure. Active Source 9/16/26
  Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) Electricity / H2 / CNG / LPG The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Utah Clean Fuel Vehicle HOV Decal CNG / LPG / Electricity UDOT issues a limited number of 'C' decals granting qualifying clean-fuel vehicles solo HOV-lane access. Utah's consumer clean-fuel income tax credit has largely phased out for BEVs - verify any residual credit with the Utah State Tax Commission. EV registration fee $138.50, PHEV $60.25, hybrid $23.25; optional per-mile road usage charge. Active Source 9/16/26
Vermont Replace Your Ride Electricity VTrans grant of up to $5,000 to scrap an internal-combustion vehicle and replace it with a new or used BEV or PHEV. Award scales by income and filing status. Active Source 9/16/26
Virginia - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Washington Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Tax Exemption H2 Washington offers a sales-and-use tax exemption for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), which runs through June 30, 2029, or until the first 650 new FCEVs are sold or leased. Active Source 9/16/26
West Virginia - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26
Wisconsin Clean Diesel Grant Program Diesel replacement WI DNR VW Trust-funded grants to replace older diesel vehicles and equipment. Active Source 9/16/26
  Alternative Fuel Tax Provisions LPG / NG / Biodiesel / Ethanol State law exempts alternative fuels from local excise taxes and refunds the state fuel tax for alternative-fuel taxis. The state offers no vehicle purchase incentives. Active Source 9/16/26
Wyoming - - The state offers no alternative purchase or charging equipment incentives. - Source 9/16/26

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