The 30C credit is gone. Washington state's EV incentives and Avista's residential programs are what Spokane homeowners should focus on now.
The federal credit has passed, but Spokane homeowners can still access programs through Avista. See what local rebates are still available.
The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit covered 30% of EV charger installation cost as a federal tax credit, up to $1,000. Your address had to be in a qualifying census tract. You claimed it on IRS Form 8911 at tax time. Your electrician didn't file it for you.
It expired June 30, 2026. Washington homeowners still have other options.
Avista's residential EV rebate programs have shifted focus in recent years -- their current emphasis has been on commercial and business EV infrastructure. That said, their offerings evolve, and the best way to find out what's currently available for Spokane homeowners is to contact their electric transportation team directly.
Email: electrictransportation@avistacorp.com
Ask specifically about current residential EV charger programs, any available rebates, and time-of-use rate options for overnight charging. A 10-minute conversation with Avista can save you money you didn't know you were leaving on the table.
Washington offers a sales tax exemption on qualifying new EVs priced at $45,000 or less. If you haven't bought your EV yet, or if you're looking at a second one, this is a significant upfront saving. Washington's sales tax runs 10.1% in Spokane -- on a $40,000 vehicle, that's over $4,000 in savings.
This isn't a charger rebate, but it's real money on the EV purchase itself. It's worth knowing about if you're in the market.
Washington has been aggressive about EV infrastructure investment. NEVI funding has pushed new public charging stations along I-90 and other major corridors, including the stretch between Spokane and the coast. Home charging is still the foundation -- you'll use public charging stations for road trips, but 80-90% of charging for most people happens at home.
The federal credit is gone, but Washington state's EV incentives are still strong. The sales tax exemption on lower-priced EVs is genuinely significant. Avista may have residential programs that weren't available last time you checked. And the long-term economics of home EV charging -- especially on overnight rates -- are favorable regardless of any one-time credit.
Start with a conversation with Avista. Find out what's current. Then get your charger installed by a licensed Spokane electrician who knows the permitting process here.
Yes. The Section 30C credit expired for installations completed after June 30, 2026. If you installed before that date, claim it on IRS Form 8911. New installs don't qualify.
Avista's residential programs change over time. Contact their electric transportation team directly at electrictransportation@avistacorp.com for current residential EV charger offerings. Don't rely on outdated information -- ask directly. Full Avista programs guide
Yes. Washington offers a sales tax exemption on qualifying new EVs priced at $45,000 or less. In Spokane, where sales tax is over 10%, that's a meaningful savings on the vehicle purchase. Washington also has significant EV infrastructure investment underway along I-90 and other corridors.
Email Avista's electric transportation team at electrictransportation@avistacorp.com. Ask about current residential rebates, time-of-use rate options, and any EV-specific programs. Utility programs evolve -- going directly to Avista is the only reliable way to get current information.
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