Used Clean Vehicle Credit

September 18, 2025

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Federal Agency: Department of the Treasury / IRS

Consumer Tax Credit

Description: To provide a tax credit for purchasers of pre-owned clean vehicles

Qualifications:

  • Tax credit is not available for consumers who have adjusted gross incomes for the current or preceding year above $150,000 (couples), $112,500 (heads of household), $75,000 (singles).
  • Individuals can claim only once per three years.
  • Vehicles must be sold by a dealer; the sale price must be $25,000 or less; and it can only be claimed once per vehicle.

Amount: 

  • Base Credit Amount: The lesser of $4,000 or 30% of sale price
  • Bonus Credit Amount: None

More information: Used Clean Vehicle Credit – IRS