Sellers must also register online and report the same information to the IRS. If you place in service a new plug-in electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) in 2023 or after, you may qualify for a clean vehicle tax credit.Īt the time of sale, a seller must give you information about your vehicle's qualifications. Find details in Q6 under Topic A in the fact sheet PDF. This applies even if you bought the vehicle before April 18. If you take possession of a new clean vehicle on or after April 18, 2023, it must meet critical mineral and battery component requirements to qualify for the credit.