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Hybrid Vehicles Certidfied for Energy Tax Credits

As of the last update, there are a number of vehicles certified by the IRS for the hybrid tax credit. This credit applies to vehicles purchased starting in 2006. Here is the list with the current credit available.

Also included here are vehicles that qualify for the Qualified Fuel Cell Motor Vehicle Credit, since it matters little to most of us which credit is reducing our tax liability. Alternate fuel cell credits do not phase out like the hybrid tax credit. The full amount of the credit is available on (new) vehicles purchased by December 31, 2010. Look for "AFC" in the table below.

Note that "Good Until" indicates the last date for the current credit. After that the credit should be half this amount for 6 months unless it expires. Also "Expires" indicates the last date for any credit on this vehicle.

Make / Model Credit Good Until Expires
2008 Vehicles
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid $1,300  
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid (2WD)$2,200  
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid (4WD)$2,200  
Ford Escape 2WD Hybrid $3,000  
Ford Escape 4WD Hybrid $2,200  
GMC Yukon Hybrid (4WD)$2,200  
GMC Yukon Hybrid (4WD)$2,200  
Honda Civic GX "AFC"$4,000 Dec 31, 2010
Honda Civic Hybrid CVT$525Dec 31, 2008Dec 31, 2008
Mazada Tribute (2WD)$3,000  
Mazada Tribute (4WD)$2,200  
Mercury Mariner 2WD Hybrid$3,000  
Mercury Mariner 4WD Hybrid$2,200  
Nissan Altima Hybrid$2,350  
Saturn Aura Hybrid$1,300  
Saturn Vue Green Line$1,550  
2007 Vehicles
Chevrolet Silverado (2WD) Hybrid Pickup Truck$250  
Chevrolet Silverado (4WD) Hybrid Pickup Truck$650  
Ford Escape 4WD Hybrid $1,950  
Ford Escape FWD Hybrid $2,600  
GMC Sierra (2WD) Hybrid Pickup Truck$250  
GMC Sierra (4WD) Hybrid Pickup Truck$650  
Honda Accord Hybrid AT$325Dec 31, 2008Dec 31, 2008
Honda Accord Hybrid Navi AT $325Dec 31, 2008Dec 31, 2008
Honda Civic GX "AFC"$4,000 Dec 31, 2010
Honda Civic Hybrid CVT$525Dec 31, 2008Dec 31, 2008
Lexus GS 450h$0 Sep 30, 2007
Lexus RX400h 2 WD$0 Sep 30, 2007
Lexus RX400h 4 WD$0 Sep 30, 2007
Mercury Mariner 4WD Hybrid$1,950  
Nissan Altima Hybrid$2,350  
Saturn Aura Hybrid$1,300  
Saturn Vue Green Line$650  
Toyota Camry Hybrid$0 Sep 30, 2007
Toyota Highlander 2 WD Hybrid$0 Sep 30, 2007
Toyota Highlander 4 WD Hybrid$0 Sep 30, 2007
Toyota Prius$0 Sep 30, 2007

Note that the credit is decreased after the manufacturer sells over 60,000 vehicles to its dealers, which Toyota did in Q2 of 2006 and Honda did in Q3 of 2007. So do ask the dealer what the current credit amount is. These credits on Toyotas ceased as of October 1, 2007. Credits on Hondas will cease as of January 1, 2009.

The reduction begins in the second quarter following the quarter when the sales reaches 60,000. The credit is reduced to 50% for 6 months, then reduced to 25% for an additioanl 6 months, then eliminated for that model.

"Tax software is no substitute for tax knowledge."

Any views expressed herein are based on our best information. The content of this web site was written as general information without specific individual information and thus may not apply in all situations. This material was not written, and cannot be used by the taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer.

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Janelle Ogg, EA, CRTP
Richard Ogg, EA