Wisconsin EV Incentives, Tax Credits and Rebates

Current EV incentives in Wisconsin

Wisconsin lacks statewide EV incentives. However, you can take advantage of the federal EV tax credit to reduce both vehicle purchase costs and charging infrastructure expenses. If the dealer participates in the IRS transfer program, you may be able to transfer the credit to the dealership and receive it as an immediate discount at the point of sale.

Important: Federal EV tax credits currently apply to qualifying vehicles acquired on or before Sept. 30, 2025, even if the vehicle is placed in service later. The federal tax credit for installing a home EV charger expires on June 30, 2026.

Additionally, several local utility providers in Wisconsin offer rebates and incentives for EV charger installation. Time-of-use rates can also lower charging costs by incentivizing you to charge your vehicle during off-peak hours.

Electric vehicle purchase incentives in Wisconsin

Wisconsin lacks state EV purchase incentives, but federal tax credits can help. The New Clean Vehicle Credit offers up to $7,500 for qualifying new EVs, and the Previously-Owned Clean Vehicle Credit offers up to $4,000 for used EVs.

New EV requirements

To qualify for the $7,500 credit, both the vehicle and buyer must meet certain requirements:

• Final assembly in North America
• Battery capacity of at least 7 kilowatt-hours
• Weight of less than 14,000 pounds
• MSRP limits of $80,000 for vans, SUVs and pickup trucks, and $55,000 for other vehicles
• Battery sourcing and critical-minerals requirements, which determine whether the vehicle qualifies for the full $7,500 credit or a partial credit ($3,750)
• Income limits for buyers of $300,000 for married couples filing jointly, $225,000 for heads of household and $150,000 for single filers

Used EV requirements

Used EV purchases may qualify for a credit of up to $4,000 (or 30% of the purchase price) if:

• The vehicle costs $25,000 or less
• The vehicle is at least 2 model years old
• The buyer meets certain income and eligibility requirements.

» LEARN: What are tax credits?

EV charging equipment incentives in Wisconsin

Like many other states, Wisconsin doesn’t offer financial incentives for installing an EV charger at your home. However, the federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit offers up to $1,000 in tax credits for the installation of qualified vehicle refueling and recharging equipment.

Depending on your utility provider, you may qualify for additional incentives. Some Wisconsin utilities offer EV incentives such as charger rebates or time-of-use charging rates. At least seven utility providers in the state offer rebates ranging from roughly $400 to $800 for home charging equipment.

For example, Riverland Energy Cooperative offers a $400 rebate for a Level 2 charger connected to the cooperative's load control system, or an $800 rebate for a smart charger with integrated metering. You can also take advantage of the EV CHARGE N SAVE time-of-use rate.

If you’re a Madison Gas and Electric customer, you won’t qualify for an EV charger rebate, but you can earn rewards for charging your EV during off-peak hours through the utility’s Charge Ahead program. Participants can earn up to $8 per month in the summer and $4 per month during the rest of the year by shifting most of their charging to off-peak times.

How much can EV incentives save you in Wisconsin?

EV incentive eligibility varies, so we can’t tell you the exact amount you’ll save by purchasing an electric vehicle. Still, we compiled some examples of what you could save in Wisconsin when buying a new Tesla Model Y or a used Chevy Bolt EV. Here’s how financial incentives in Wisconsin could impact the overall cost of these cars:

Example savings

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