Here Is the EPA’s List of EVs Eligible for the Federal Tax Credit
We’ve gathered every new EV that’s currently eligible to earn the full $7500 federal tax credit.By Jack FitzgeraldUpdated: Apr 7, 2025
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For better or worse, EVs appear to be our future. The U.S. government is putting increased weight into the shift, with the EPA releasing a full list of EVs eligible for tax incentives. We’ve done the due diligence of gathering each EV that’s currently eligible to earn the full $7500 credit and listed them below. While plug-in-hybrid models are also eligible for government discounts, we’re focusing solely on new electric vehicles, meaning those that are 2025 and 2026 models.
Despite an influx of new EVs entering the market, the list below is comparatively short due to stricter government requirements over eligibility and, new rules that went into effect on January 1, 2024, regarding battery sourcing. For a more in-depth look at how EV tax credits work, check out our dedicated article here.
UPDATE 2/28/25: Reports that the Trump administration plans to end all federal EV/PHEV credits mean that this list could soon become moot. We’ll continue monitoring the situation and update this story with any changes.
About the New Federal EV Tax Credit
2025 Acura ZDX
The Acura ZDX is the brand’s first electric vehicle, and it shares a platform with the Honda Prologue. Both EV SUVs are based on GM’s Ultium platform, but the ZDX features more powerful electric motors than its Honda counterpart. The front-wheel-drive ZDX makes 340 horsepower, while all-wheel-drive models make up to 500 horses. That latter figure is for the high-performance Type S. Along with range estimates between 288 and 325 miles, the ZDX is priced at $65,745 for the A-Spec trim and $74,745 for the Type S. Acura says every version is eligible for the full $7500 federal tax credit.
2025 Cadillac Lyriq
The long and sleek Cadillac Lyriq runs on GM’s Ultium platform along with big dogs like the GMC Hummer EV, but while that vehicle crashes over sand dunes, the Lyriq glides smoothly through traffic. The 102.0-kWh battery offers an estimated range of up to 314 miles of luxurious cruising in the single-motor version, and up to 307 miles in the dual-motor setup. It starts at $59,990 before the $7500 tax credit.
2025 Cadillac Optiq
The Cadillac Optiq joins the brand’s lineup as a compact electric SUV that shares its platform with the Chevrolet Equinox EV. Power is routed through a pair of electric motors that combine for 300 horsepower. The 85.0-kWh battery pack should be good for around 300 miles of range. Before the full $7500 is added, pricing for the Optiq ranges from $54,390 in base trim to more than $57,090 in top guise.
2026 Cadillac Vistiq
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These days, Cadillac focuses the vast majority of its attention toward its SUV lineup, with some of that focus dedicated to the Cadillac Vistiq. The new model serves as the mid-size three-row offering in Caddy’s EV SUV lineup. With a starting price of $78,790, eligibility for the tax credit is limited to the Vistiq’s bottom two trims. Even without options, the Vistiq produces 615 horsepower from its dual-motor AWD system. The range is said to be good for roughly 300 miles, and connecting to a fast charger can add 79 miles in around 10 minutes. Be careful though; adding any options could bring the Vistiq beyond the EPA’s $80,000 ceiling for eligible vehicles.
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV
Despite some early stumbles out of the gate—GM had to institute a temporary stop-sale order as it resolved software-related issues—the Chevy Blazer EV is back on sale with a much lower price. The emergence of the 2025 model year has also meant a swelling lineup. Pricing for the new entry-level LT trim starts at $45,995 with the AWD version starting at $48,995. The next-level RS FWD model costs $51,295, with the all-wheel-drive trim running $54,295. Then there’s the rear-wheel-drive version priced at $56,990 and the top-trim SS, which starts at $61,995. Since its eligible for the federal tax credit, shoppers can shave at least $7500 off those prices.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV
The Chevy Equinox EV is the bowtie brand’s most affordable new electric model. Pricing for the entry-level 1LT trim with front-wheel drive and 213 horsepower starts at $34,995. Upgrading to the all-wheel-drive version boosts power to 288 horsepower, though it hampers the Equinox’s maximum range, dropping the figure from an estimated 319 miles down to 285. It also raises the base price to $40,295. With the full $7500 credit applied, the front-drive Equinox EV would be $27,495, and the all-wheel-drive one would be $32,795.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV
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The Silverado EV comes equipped with a battery pack as large as 205.0 kilowatt-hours, which helped it become one of the first EVs we’ve tested to go 400 miles in our 75-mph range test. The base Work Truck lacks comfort features, but its huge battery and lightning-fast charging speeds are mighty impressive. It starts at $57,095, but that’s with the smallest battery; prices climb to $69,495 and $77,7995 with the Extended Range and Max Range packs, respectively. Meanwhile, the mid-level LT Extended Range starts at $75,195, and the top-spec RST starts at either $89,395 or $97,895, depending on if you choose the Extended or Max battery. The federal EV tax credit slashes $7500 from all those prices.
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
If you somehow manage to miss the unique badging and huge light bar spanning the front of the F-150 Lightning, you could reasonably step inside and assume you are in a gas-powered F-150. Inside and out, the Lightning looks nearly identical to the regular truck, but the EV pickup manages between 230 and 320 miles of range, though hooking anything to the trailer hitch will see those miles disappear like magic. Even before the $7500 credit, the F-150 Lightning starts at $49,875—well below the $80,000 cap.
2025 Honda Prologue
The Honda Prologue exists as the only EV in Honda’s U.S. showrooms, however, its SUV classification should make it appealing. The Prologue features front- or all-wheel-drive powertrains, with the latter providing 288 horsepower. While that doesn’t provide the typical punchy acceleration that many EVs are known for, the Prologue does have solid EPA-range estimates of between 273 and 296 miles. The front-drive model starts at $48,795, and the AWD version opens at $56,095, but both of those prices can be reduced by $7500 after the available federal incentive.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S
No, the EPA won’t give you any tax relief for buying the three-ton, gas-guzzling Wagoneer. But this isn’t the three-ton, gas-guzzling Wagoneer, it’s the Wagoneer S, Jeep’s first battery-electric vehicle. The EPA officially rates it at 303 miles of range, though opting for the performance tires brings that figure down to 270 miles. All-wheel drive is standard with one drive unit mounted on the front axle and another on the rear. Total output combines for 600 hp and 617 lb-ft of torque, which the brand says is good for a 3.4-second sprint to 60 mph. Pricing for the 2025 model starts at $66,995 ahead of any incentives.
2026 Kia EV6
Are you a fan of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 but don’t feel its styling stands out enough? Then the Kia EV6 is here for you. It comes with all the same practicality and easy-to-love driving dynamics with the addition of a head-turning design. While the 641-hp GT gets just 231 miles of range, more practical EV6 trims are estimated to have 313 miles in the pack. Thanks to its 800-volt architecture, the EV6’s battery pack can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes—adding 70 miles of range in less than five minutes. Pricing for the 2026 lineup hasn’t been released yet, but all four trim levels should be eligible for the $7500 federal tax credit.
2026 Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 stole our hearts as soon as it launched in 2024. Now entering its third model year, the three-row electric SUV is sticking to the same winning formula. Plus, it now has the benefit of the full $7500 federal tax credit, making it an even better value. As of 2026, all EV9s will come equipped with a NACS charging port, though Kia will include a CCS-type adapter too. The rear-drive entry model offers an estimated 230 miles of driving range; trims with the larger battery pack offer up to 304 miles of range. As with the other EVs on the Hyundai-Kia E-GMP platform, the EV9 is among the fastest charging EVs we’ve tested. Pricing for the 2026 model year hasn’t been confirmed, but we expect it to range from $57,000 to around $80,000 in the new GT trim.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
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The Tesla Cybertruck needs no introduction. The polarizing electric pickup truck is now less expensive too, as the dual-motor model now qualifies for the $7500 federal tax credit. While the rear-drive single-motor version hasn’t arrived yet, the EPA confirms it is also eligible. However, the $102,235 tri-motor Cyberbeast is too expensive to qualify for the credit. The dual-motor truck provides all-wheel drive and an adjustable air suspension that can provide up to 17 inches of clearance. Dual-motor trucks are rated for up to 11,000 pounds of towing, with single-motor variants reportedly topping out at 7500 pounds. Tesla says the dual-motor truck can add 136 miles of range in 15 minutes when hooked up to a Supercharger, while in our testing, it took 50 minutes to charge the Beast’s battery from 10 to 50 percent.
2025 Tesla Model 3
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All three trims in the updated Tesla Model 3 lineup are now eligible for the full $7500 tax credit. That means the rear-drive Long Range trim as well as the AWD version have been added to the IRS’s nice list. The more expensive Model 3 Performance also manages to sneak under the $55,000 threshold required for cars. The updated Performance version launches to 60 mph in an incredible 2.8 seconds. Rear-drive models have an impressive 363 miles of range for the price point, while all-wheel drive models decrease range to an estimated 341 miles. The Performance earns the worst rating of the trio, netting an estimated 296 miles per charge.
2025 Tesla Model Y
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Every Model Y is eligible for the full $7500 credit, and Tesla is currently working on a facelifted version of the now ubiquitous SUV. The Model Y lineup includes the entry-level rear-wheel-drive model that starts at $44,630 and has 260 miles of estimated range, the AWD version starts at $49,630 and has a 330-mile estimate, and the Performance starts at $54,130 and has an estimated 303 miles of range per charge.
2025 Model X
The Model X may be getting long in the tooth, but its gullwing-style rear doors are still a cool party trick. Either way, Tesla’s larger SUV starts at $81,680, but that price includes the destination fee, so it’s technically eligible for the full $7500 discount, as it’s under the $80,000 cap. The X has an EPA-estimated driving range of 335 miles. There’s a high-performance Plaid version with three electric motors making a combined 1020 horsepower. However, it is priced well over the cap, so it’s not eligible for any federal tax credit.