The Short Answer
The federal 30C credit for EV charging equipment doesn't apply to equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. Ohio has no statewide charger tax credit. The savings that remain come mostly from utility programs, such as rebates offered by some electric cooperatives and municipal utilities, and time-of-use rates that make overnight charging cheaper.
This isn't tax advice. Rules and programs change, so confirm with a tax professional and your utility before you rely on any incentive. For installation itself, see our guide to EV charger installation in Reynoldsburg, OH.
What Happened to the Federal 30C Credit
The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (IRS Section 30C) let homeowners claim 30% of the cost of qualifying charging equipment, up to $1,000 per item for property at a main home, with larger amounts for businesses. Since 2023 it has also required the property to be in an eligible census tract (a low-income or non-urban area).
The 2025 federal budget law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act moved the credit's end date from 2032 to June 30, 2026. According to the IRS, you can't claim the credit for property placed in service after that date. "Placed in service" means installed and ready to use, not ordered or paid for.
- Installed January 1 – June 30, 2026 at an eligible location: you may still be able to claim it on your 2026 return using IRS Form 8911.
- Installed after June 30, 2026: the federal charger credit isn't available.
The same law also ended the federal clean vehicle credits for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025, so EV purchase credits are no longer available either.
Source: IRS: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit.
What Ohio Offers
Ohio doesn't currently offer a statewide tax credit or rebate for home EV chargers. State and federal funding for charging has mostly gone to public fast-charging infrastructure along major corridors, which doesn't help with home installations.
Utility Programs: Where Savings Still Exist
AEP Ohio customers
AEP Ohio, which serves much of the Reynoldsburg area, doesn't appear to offer a residential charger rebate right now. It has offered time-of-use rate options, including EV-focused plans, that price overnight electricity lower. A charger with scheduling makes the most of these plans.
Cooperative & municipal customers
Some Ohio electric cooperatives and municipal utilities have offered Level 2 charger rebates, sometimes requiring a specific or networked charger. Parts of Licking and Fairfield counties, including areas around Pataskala and Pickerington, are served by cooperatives. Check your bill and ask before you buy.
Other Ways to Keep Costs Down
- Charge off-peak on a time-of-use plan if one is available to you.
- Right-size the charger. A 32A charger is often as fast as your car can use. See breaker sizing.
- Avoid unnecessary upgrades. Load management can replace a costly service upgrade.
- Understand your quote. Our installation cost guide explains each line item.
For Businesses
The 30C end date applies to business charging equipment too. Commercial customers should ask their utility about commercial rate structures and any business charging programs, and plan with demand charges in mind. See commercial EV charging stations and fleet charging.
