Last reviewed October 2026
Drive Clean still knocks $500 to $2,000 off a new EV at the dealer, with no income test and no EV fee, but only about $17M of its budget was left in Oct 2026.
The $7,500 federal new-EV credit and $4,000 used-EV credit ended September 30, 2025, and the federal home-charger credit (30C) followed on June 30, 2026. If anyone tells you otherwise, they're reading an old script. (Charger installed on or before June 30, 2026? That one's still claimable on that year's return. IRS Form 8911.)
New EVs only, applied at the dealer: $2,000 for 200+ mile range, $1,000 for 40 to 199, $500 under 40 or if MSRP is over $42,000. No income cap. Got $30M more in April 2026, but only about $17M was left in Oct 2026. Used EVs get nothing.
10¢/kWh for charging midnight to 8am, a $25 bonus after 3 months, and summer peak-avoidance bonuses; Con Ed says participants average $400/yr. Not available if you're on a time-of-use rate.
$25/month bill credit if you charge at least 50 kWh at home with 80%+ between 11pm and 7am, plus $25 after 3 months. Standard SC-1 rate only (not VTOU).
No EV registration surcharge as of 2026.
See what it costs to charge instead of fill up: New York EV vs gas costs.
Programs change monthly and run out of money mid-year. Everything above was last reviewed October 2026; confirm at the official links before signing. Got a dealer quote? Run it through the free Deal-Checker.