IRA Electrical Tax Credit Calculator

Calculate your federal IRA tax credits for EV charger installation (Section 30C) and panel upgrade (Section 25C) — and stack both in one year.

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Why Use This Tool?

Most homeowners don’t realize they can claim two separate IRA credits on electrical work in the same year. Understanding the credit amounts before you start the project helps you plan the work to maximize your savings.

About This Tool

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded federal tax credits for home electrical upgrades. Section 30C covers EV charger installation; Section 25C covers qualifying panel upgrades. Both are available through 2032 and can be claimed together. This calculator shows your estimated credit amounts based on your project costs.

How It Works

Enter your EV charger installation cost

Use a contractor quote or our EV Charger Cost Calculator. The 30% credit is calculated on the installation cost (labor + materials), not the hardware cost alone.

Enter your panel upgrade cost (if applicable)

If you are also upgrading your panel as part of the project, enter the panel upgrade cost. Section 25C applies when the upgrade supports qualifying energy-efficient equipment.

Review your credit amounts

The calculator shows your Section 30C credit (max $1,000) and Section 25C credit (max $600) separately, plus combined savings.

Cost Context

The Section 30C EV charger credit is worth up to $1,000 (30% of installation cost). The Section 25C panel upgrade credit is worth up to $600 (30% of cost, when tied to energy efficiency). Combined, these credits reduce the effective cost of a panel upgrade + EV charger project by $1,000–$1,600 for most homeowners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I claim both the EV charger credit and panel upgrade credit?

Yes — IRS Section 30C (EV charger, up to $1,000) and Section 25C (panel upgrade, up to $600) are separate credits and can be claimed in the same tax year. File Form 8911 for the charger credit and Form 5695 for the panel upgrade credit.

Is the IRA EV charger credit refundable?

No — the Section 30C credit is non-refundable. It reduces your federal income tax liability but cannot generate a refund if the credit exceeds what you owe. Unused credit cannot be carried forward to future years (as of current law).

What qualifies for the Section 25C panel upgrade credit?

A panel upgrade qualifies for Section 25C when it is installed to support other qualifying energy-efficient equipment (heat pump, EV charger, etc.). A standalone panel upgrade not connected to other qualifying improvements may not qualify. Consult a tax professional to confirm your specific situation.

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