Please be advised, funding for the one-time excise tax credit for a qualifying plug-in electric or fuel electric vehicle will be available as of July 1, 2023 (Fiscal Year 2024). See requirements below.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
You may be eligible for a one-time excise tax credit, up to $3,000, when you purchase a qualifying zero-emission plug-in electric or fuel cell electric vehicle. Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027, an individual may be entitled to receive an excise tax credit on a qualifying zero-emission plug-in electric or fuel cell electric vehicle regardless of whether you own or lease the vehicle. Business entities may also qualify for the tax credit on up to ten vehicles.
Subject to available funding, a credit is allowed for the purchase of a zero-emission plug-in electric or fuel cell electric vehicle. The credit may not exceed $3,000.
The criteria for a qualifying zero-emission plug-in electric or fuel cell electric vehicles are as follows:
- The vehicle must be made by a manufacturer primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways.
- The vehicle cannot be modified from the manufacturer's specifications.
- The vehicle must be a new vehicle and titled for the first time on or after July 1, 2023, but before July 1, 2027.
- The vehicle must be acquired for use or lease by the taxpayer, and not for resale.
- The vehicle has a battery capacity of at least 5 kilowatt-hours, or if a motorcycle or auto cycle, has a battery capacity of at least 4.0 kilowatt-hours (applies only to plug-in electric)
- The vehicle has a base purchase price not exceeding $50,000.
The credit allowed is:
- $1,000 for a 2-wheeled, zero emission plug in electric drive or fuel cell electric motorcycle.
- $2,000 for a 3-wheeled, zero emission plug in electric drive or fuel cell electric motorcycle.
- $3,000 for a zero-emission plug in electric drive or fuel cell electric vehicle.
Note: The base purchase price of a vehicle is the price of a vehicle agreed on by the buyer and the seller, and does not include any dealer processing charge, shipping or freight charges, or an allowance for trade in.
If you have purchased a zero-emission plug-in electric or fuel cell electric vehicle from a Maryland dealer, the dealer will assist you with completing the proper form for the tax credit. You may download the Excise Tax Request for a Plug-in Electric Vehicle or Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (
VR-334) form.
Tax credit requests received are subject to the availability of funding and will be calculated accordingly.
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High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Permit Issuance for Plug-in Electric Vehicles
Drivers of plug-in electric vehicles, titled and registered in Maryland, will be allowed to use the HOV lanes in Maryland regardless of the number of passengers, providing they obtain and display an HOV permit on the vehicle.
The permit will be valid from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2022 and will be issued by:
- The dealership selling the vehicle;
- In person at the Vehicles Services Division, Counter 104 in the Glen Burnie MVA or
- Mail the application to MVA, 6601 Ritchie Highway N.E. Room 104 Glen Burnie, MD 21062.
The vehicle must meet all the qualifications listed below in order to use the HOV lanes in Maryland:
- The vehicle must be made by a manufacturer and be manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads and highways;
- The vehicle can be modified from the original manufacturer's specifications to a plug-in electric vehicle. Modified vehicles must be examined by the Maryland State Police prior to the issuance of a HOV permit;
- Is rated at not more than 8,500 pounds unloaded gross vehicle weight;
- Has a maximum speed capability of at least 65 miles per hour;
- Is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery that has a capacity of not less than 4 kilowatt hours for 4-wheeled vehicles and not less than 2.5 kilowatt hours for 2 or 3-wheeled motor vehicles;
- The vehicle is capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity.
Note: If you are planning to purchase a plug-in electric vehicle from a Maryland dealer, the dealer can issue you an HOV permit at the time of purchase.
Permit Placement:
The permit must be affixed on the rear of the vehicle in a visible position within 12 inches of the license plate, but not on the window.
Note: A new permit may be placed over an existing one.
Fees:
- There is no fee for the HOV permit.
Contact Information:
Motor Vehicle Administration
Vehicle Services Unit, Room 104
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
