Tax Credit for Buying an Electric Vehicle

When you purchase a qualifying new electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid vehicle that is one of the first 200,000 qualified EVs per manufacturer, you are eligible in a federal income tax credit up to $7500 on the vehicle. How large the tax credit is depends on the make and model of the vehicle.


State Incentive: Sales Tax Exemption

The purchase and installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) which includes residential or commercial EV chargers is exempt from State Sales Tax in Washington ending 7-1-2025.

See the Dept of Revenue description of the exemption here.

Washington offers a partial Sales Tax Exemption on the purchase of a used Electric Vehicle or a new vehicle when the price is under $45,000.

NWES does not provide tax assistance or forms. Please consult your tax advisor.


Utility Incentives

Your utility offers advice and assistance to help you charge your plug-in electric vehicle. Many utilities currently offer special discounts on charging equipment (EV supply equipment or EVSE). See below for a few local incentives.

Snohomish PUD

Puget Sound Energy

Seattle City Light

Tacoma Power


News and Knowledge on EVs

Electricity As Fuel

When you drive electric, you save significantly on what you would have spent on gasoline, plus there is less maintenance so more savings for you.

NWES installs and services EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) for residential, commercial, or fleet sites in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Woodinville, Bothell, Kenmore, Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, Everett, Marysville, Snohomish County, Mercer Island, Renton, Tukwila, Burien, Greater Eastside and throughout King County.

EV Charging Solutions

Northwest Electric and Solar is a full-service commercial and residential electrician that can speed up your home electrical infrastructure with renewable energy upgrades like EV Charging. If you are a homeowner or live in a condo/apartment, even if you’re a renter, you can install and EV Charger! Ensure that you can charge reliably from the comfort of your home with a quality charger installed by us.

If you own a condominium complex or run a business, differentiate yourself from the competition by offering your tenants and clients EV Charging. Take advantage of the incoming incentives this July 2023 to maximize savings and modernize your building now!