There's no federal EV charger rebate for a charger installed this fall. The federal help for home chargers was a tax credit, Section 30C, and it ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026.
So the money for a home charger now comes from your electric utility, not the IRS. Here's what each piece looked like on the official pages on October 8, 2026.
Is There a Federal EV Charger Rebate in 2026?
No. The federal incentive for home chargers was the 30C tax credit, not a rebate, and it ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026, according to IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05. A charger installed in October 2026 gets no federal credit.
The IRS 30C page set the rules before the credit ended. A home charger at the taxpayer's main home, placed in service from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, earned 30% of the cost up to $1,000 per item. And it only applied in an eligible census tract.
Can I Claim the 30C Charger Credit That Ended for a Charger Installed Earlier in 2026?
Yes, if the charger was placed in service at your main home by June 30, 2026, in an eligible census tract. The 30C charger credit ended after that date, so only chargers in service by then qualify, and the credit goes on the 2026 tax return.
The IRS page says the credit is claimed by attaching Form 8911 to the return, and the credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. A tax professional can confirm whether a specific address was in an eligible census tract.
What Charger Rebates Can California Homeowners Get Instead?
Utility rebates. PG&E pays up to 50% of the price of one charger from its eligible list. LADWP's page lists a $1,000 rebate on qualified residential chargers, plus $500 more for Lifeline or EZ-SAVE customers. SCE's page lists a Charge Ready Home rebate of up to $4,200.
| Utility | Home charger offer (official page, October 8, 2026) |
|---|---|
| PG&E | Up to 50% of the purchase price of one eligible charger (Standard option); apply within 180 days |
| LADWP | $1,000 on qualified residential chargers; $500 more for Lifeline or EZ-SAVE customers |
| SCE | Charge Ready Home Rebate: up to $4,200 when installing a Level 2 charger |
| Federal 30C charger credit (ended) | Ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026 |
Each utility sets its own eligibility, equipment and paperwork rules, so read the program page before buying. The PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate guide walks through PG&E's rules step by step.
Which Rebate Applies to My Home?
The one from the utility that serves your home's electricity. A PG&E customer uses PG&E's program, an LADWP customer uses LADWP's and an SCE customer uses SCE's. Community Choice Aggregation customers in PG&E territory are eligible for PG&E's charger rebate.
So the first step is your electric bill. Then check the address in the free rebate calculator for any other verified programs.
What Else Changed for EV Owners?
The federal vehicle credits ended too. IRS FS-2025-05 says the 30D new clean vehicle credit and the 25E previously-owned clean vehicle credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. Utility used-EV rebates, such as PG&E's, are still open.
PG&E's Pre-Owned EV Rebate pays $1,000, or $4,000 for income-qualified households, with the $1,000 Standard tier closing to new applications after November 11, 2026. The PG&E EV rebates overview covers both PG&E programs.
Official Sources
The utility amounts on this page come from PG&E's, LADWP's and SCE's own EV pages, and the federal facts come from the IRS, all checked on October 8, 2026.
- IRS: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, the 30C rules and the June 30, 2026 end date, after which the credit ended
- LADWP Electric Vehicles, LADWP's residential charger rebate
- SCE EV Rebates & Incentives, SCE's Charge Ready Home Rebate
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the federal home EV charger tax credit ended?
Yes, for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026. The 30C charger credit ended after that date, according to IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05. While it ran, it paid 30% of the cost up to $1,000 per item at a main home in an eligible census tract, claimed on the 2026 return.
How much is PG&E's EV charger rebate?
PG&E's Standard option pays up to 50% of the purchase price of one charger from PG&E's eligible list, after installation, with 180 days from purchase to apply. Income-qualified households may get up to $2,000, or up to $5,000 with a panel upgrade, through PG&E's Rebate Plus option.
Do I need a licensed electrician for the rebate?
For PG&E's Residential EV Charging Rebate, yes. PG&E's FAQ says a licensed California electrician must perform all installations. LADWP and SCE set their own requirements on their program pages, so check the page for your utility before the installer starts work.
Installing a home charger? See the verified rebates for your address with the free rebate calculator.