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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Tax Credits

Since 1992, Colorado has offered the innovative motor vehicle income tax credit for people who purchase or lease alternative fuel vehicles, or who convert their existing vehicle to run on an alternative fuel source.  Currently, qualifying vehicle types include electric vehicles and plug‑in hybrid electric vehicles.  Vehicle conversions no longer receive a credit.  Electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are propelled by an electric motor with a battery or a fuel cell that converts a mix of oxygen and hydrogen to electricity.  The credit is worth up to $2,500 for passenger vehicles and more for trucks.  For additional information, consult a dealership.  The table below outlines the tax credits for qualifying vehicles.

State Income Tax Credits for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Tax Year

2022

2023

2024

2025

Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Motor Vehicles*

Purchased Vehicles

   Lease Vehicles

 

$2,500

$1,500

 

$2,000

$1,500

 

$2,000

$1,500

 

$2,000

$1,500

Light Duty Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Trucks**

Purchased Vehicles

Lease Vehicles

 

N/A

N/A

 

$2,000

$1,750

 

$2,000

$1,750

 

$2,000

$1,750

Medium Duty Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Trucks****

Purchase Vehicles

Leased Vehicles

 

N/A

N/A

 

$4,000

$2,500

 

$4,000

$2,500

 

$4,000

$2,500

Heavy Duty Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Trucks***

Purchased Vehicles

Leased Vehicles

 

N/A

N/A

 

$8,000

$5,000

 

$8,000

$5,000

 

$8,000

$5,000

Source: Sections 39-22-516.7 and 39-22-516.8, C.R.S.
*Electric and plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicles have a GVWR of 8,500 pounds or less
** Light duty electric and plug-in hybrid electric trucks have a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less.
*** Medium duty electric and plug-in hybrid electric trucks have a GVWR of 10,001 to 26,000 pounds
****Heavy duty electric and plug-in hybrid electric trucks have a GVWR of over 26,001pounds