NOTE: This incentive originally expired on December 31, 2017, but was retroactively extended through December 31, 2020, by Public Law 116-94.
A tax credit of up to $8,000 is available for the purchase of qualified light-duty fuel cell vehicles, depending on the vehicle’s fuel economy. Tax credits are also available for medium- and heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles; credit amounts are based on vehicle weight.
Program Administrator:
US Internal Revenue Service (IRS); US Department of Energy (DOE); Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)
Terms and Qualifications:
Provides tax credit for the purchase of qualified light-duty fuel cell vehicles that are IRS certified.
Credits are also available for medium- and heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles. Credits are based on weight.
Funding Available:
$8,000
Forms:
IRS Form 8910: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8910.pdf
See program website for expiration dates.