To qualify for the used electric vehicle (EV) tax credit, several conditions must be met:
- Model Year: The vehicle must be at least two model years old from the current calendar year. For example, in 2025, vehicles from the 2023 model year or earlier qualify.
- Battery Size: The vehicle must have a battery with at least 7 kWh capacity, which includes most plug-in cars.
- Sale Price: The sale price of the vehicle must be $25,000 or less.
- Purchase Source: The vehicle must be purchased from a licensed dealership, not through private sales.
- Vehicle Type: Qualified vehicles include plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), such as cars and light trucks.
Given these criteria, any used EV model from 2023 or earlier that meets the battery size and price conditions is potentially eligible. However, specific popular models that could qualify might include:
- Nissan Leaf: Earlier models, especially those from 2020 and before, might fit within the price range and model year requirements.
- Chevrolet Bolt: Older models like the 2017-2020 versions could qualify.
- Hyundai Kona Electric: Models from 2019 and earlier might be eligible.
These models would need to meet the other eligibility criteria, including the purchase from a dealership and compliance with the “first transfer” rule.
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