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Homeowner / Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Benefits

  • EVs cost less than half as much as internal combustion engine cars to “fuel” per year, (link).
  • No exhaust pipe means no auto exhaust! That means we can all enjoy cleaner air and a better environment, (we checked with MIT).

Facts

  • Charging infrastructure is being built out along every important highway in Wisconsin, (here’s the map).
  • EVs and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) come in the full range of vehicle options, from hatchbacks to SUVs.
  • As of early 2026, there are more than 5.8 million EVs registered and on the roads in the US!

More Pathways for Homeowners:

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Things to know

  • Shopping for an EV or PHEV is like shopping for any other vehicle. Consider your needs, look at your options, and then test drive some cars!
  • Your car will almost certainly come with a Level 1 charger that can plug into a standard outlet. If you usually drive 20-30 miles a day, like most people, this may be sufficient (if you use a public EV charger now and then). Many people do this.
  • You may want to upgrade to a Level 2 charger that can fully charge your car overnight. Until mid-2026, there is a 30% tax credit (up to $1000) that can be deducted from your bill at the time of purchase, see below.

Main Incentives

Need a car charger? Get 30% back (up to $1000) on your taxes using the 30C tax credit.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, Personal (30C)

(Please note: On July 4th, this tax credit was eliminated by H.R. 1 (OBBBA). It will expire after June 30th, 2026.)

More details are at irs.gov.

IRA HEAR

Need to upgrade your electrical panel and wiring for your EV charger?

The IRA’s HEAR rebate provides up to $4000 for your electrical panel and up to $2500 for electrical wiring to qualified applicants. More info here.

Eligibility Low-income households (up to 80% of AMI) qualify for 100% of project costs up to the maximum amount. Moderate income households (up to 150% of AMI) qualify for 50% of project costs.

Application Process To get income qualified and begin the process, go to https://focusonenergy.com/ira-hear.

Online Resources

Updated: 3/13/2026