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Washington State EV (Electric Vehicle) Sales Tax Exemption
A sales tax exemption for new or used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is available.
Qualifying vehicles
The exemption is applied to the sales price or fair market value when you purchase or lease a passenger car, light duty truck, or medium duty passenger vehicle that is powered exclusively by a clean alternative fuel or capable of traveling at least 30 miles using only battery power.
In addition, the vehicle must be sold or valued at $45,000 or less if new and $30,000 or less if used. Manufacturer and distributor rebates are part of the selling price. The amount of the rebate is not allowed to be used in any way to reduce the sales price or value.
New Vehicles - through July 31, 2025
Pay no sales tax on the first $15,000 of qualified new EV purchase
Used Vehicles - through July 31, 2025
Pay no sales tax on the first $16,000 of qualified new EV purchase
Home Charging equipment - through July 31, 2025
Sales tax exemption for qualified charging equipment installations - restrictions apply, see WA DOR website for details
Qualifying vehicles
The exemption is applied to the sales price or fair market value when you purchase or lease a passenger car, light duty truck, or medium duty passenger vehicle that is powered exclusively by a clean alternative fuel or capable of traveling at least 30 miles using only battery power.
In addition, the vehicle must be sold or valued at $45,000 or less if new and $30,000 or less if used. Manufacturer and distributor rebates are part of the selling price. The amount of the rebate is not allowed to be used in any way to reduce the sales price or value.
New Vehicles - through July 31, 2025
Pay no sales tax on the first $15,000 of qualified new EV purchase
Used Vehicles - through July 31, 2025
Pay no sales tax on the first $16,000 of qualified new EV purchase
Home Charging equipment - through July 31, 2025
Sales tax exemption for qualified charging equipment installations - restrictions apply, see WA DOR website for details
- Offer valid through July 31, 2025
- Consult WA DOL and DMV for additional details
- Additional restrictions apply, see WA DOR website for details
- For questions about the exemption, call 360-705-6705
- Consult a tax adviser to make sure you qualify
Incentive Information
Sales and use tax exemption for new or used clean alternative fuel and certain plug-in hybrid vehicles is available.