Federal and State Incentives

Federal Tax Credits

The 2011 Wheego LiFe qualifies for a $7,500 Federal Tax Credit in 2011 (the credit continues in 2012).

The 2010 Wheego Whip LSV qualifies for a Federal Tax Credit of 10% of the purchase price (credit up to $2,500) in 2011 (expires 12/31/11).

 A Federal Tax Credit  is available in the amount of 30% of the cost of a charging station, up to $1000 (expires 12/31/11)

State Incentives for Wheego LiFe

Many states now offer state incentives including state tax credits, driving in HOV lane, or free municipal parking. Select a state to view its list of incentives; click the incentive to go to the Department of Energy’s official site for details. Note that some incentives have expiration dates and that state legislatures are constantly changing incentives; consult your tax professional to determine your eligibility before making a purchase.

 

Alabama

No state incentives found

 

Alaska

No state incentives found

 

Arizona

State income tax credit of up to $75 for installing charging station in home

May park EV in carpool parking spots

May drive in HOV lanes with special plate

Reduced license tax fee

 

Arkansas

No state incentives found

 

California

State rebate of $2000 under CARB while funds last

May drive in HOV lanes with special sticker

Additional incentives offered by local municipalities and private companies

 

 

Colorado

Tax credit of up to 85% of price difference between EV and gas car; $6k cap

 

Connecticut

No state incentives found; some free parking in New Haven

 

Delaware

No state incentives found

 

D.C.

Reduced vehicle registration fee

 

Florida

May drive in HOV lane with special decal

Some local government financing available for charging stations 

 

Georgia

State tax credit of 20% of cost of vehicle; $5k cap

May drive in HOV lane with special plate

Business may claim credit for installing charging station; 10% of cost; $2500 cap 

 

Hawaii

Some free parking and HOV lane use with special tag

 

Idaho

Exemption from vehicle testing requirements

 

Illinois

EV Registration fee reduction

 

Indiana

Pricing incentives and charging station offered by Indianapolis Power and Light

Duke Energy offering Level 2 chargers and up to $1500 in installation costs as part of a pilot program

 

Iowa

Reduced EV registration fee

 

Kansas

No state incentives found

 

Kentucky

No state incentives found

 

Louisiana

State tax credit of 50% of difference in cost between EV and gas car, or 10% of cost up to $3000

 

Maine

No state incentives found

 

Maryland

State tax credit of up to $2000 

 May drive in HOV lane with special permit

EVSE charging station credit up to 20% of cost, with cap

Exemption from emissions testing for limited time period

 

 

Massachusetts

No state incentives found

 

Michigan

Exemption from emissions testing

 

Minnesota

No state incentives found

 

Mississippi

No state incentives found

 

Missouri

Exemption from emissions testing

May require purchase of a $75 decal fee.

 

Montana

No state incentives found

 

Nebraska

No state incentives found

 

Nevada

Exemption from emissions testing

 

New Hampshire

No state incentives found

 

New Jersey

May drive in HOV lane of New Jersey Turnpike

Exemption from state sales & use tax

 

 

New Mexico

No state incentives found

 

New York

May drive in Long Island Expressway HOV lanes with sticker

LIPA offers $500 rebate (ends Dec 2011)

 

North Carolina

HOV Lane usage

State Emissions Inspection exemption

Some govt. credit unions offer low-rate loans

 

North Dakota

No state incentives found

 

Ohio

No state incentives found

 

Oklahoma

No state incentives found

 

Oregon

State tax credit of 25% of price diff. between EV & gas car OR $750, whichever is less (expire Dec. 2011)

State tax credit of 25% of Charging Stn. Costs or $750, whichever is less (expire Dec. 2011)

 

Pennsylvania

No state incentives found

 

Rhode Island

Town of Warren: up to $100 local tax exemption

 

South Carolina

State tax credit equal to 20% of Federal EV Tax Credit

 

South Dakota

No state incentives found

 

Tennessee

May drive in HOV lanes with special decal

 

Texas

No state incentives found

 

Utah

State tax credit of $0-$750 for EV purchase

HOV Lane access with decal

 

Vermont

No state incentives found

 

Virginia

Limited use of HOV lanes

Some local reduction of personal property tax on EV

 

Washington

Exemption from state Sales & Use tax

Exemption from emissions testing

 

West Virginia

State income tax credit up to $7500

State tax credit equal to 50% of cost of home charging station, up to $10k

 

Wisconsin

No state incentives found

 

Wyoming

No state incentives found