Electric Vehicle Offers & Information

Potomac Edison is offering residential EV drivers incentives to charge during off-peak hours. In the EV Only TOU Rate program, residential customers can save 2¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) by using their smart EV chargers between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. and on holidays and weekends. Off-peak weekend hours start at 11 p.m. each Friday and end at 6 a.m. each Monday. In order to enroll, you must have an eligible charger.

The federal tax credit for new and used electric vehicles ended on September 30, 2025. If you purchased a qualified vehicle before that date, you may be able to claim the tax credit on your 2025 federal income tax return.

New Vehicle Clean Credit up to $7,500.
You may qualify for a credit up to $7,500 if you bought a new, qualified plug-in EV before September 30, 2025. Under certain conditions between a dealership and a seller, "leasing" a vehicle may allow the purchase to be treated as a "commercial vehicle," thus making it eligible for the full tax credit without satisfying some of the strict program eligibility requirements. Be sure to inquire with the dealership and a tax professional when researching purchase options.

Used Vehicle Clean Credit up to $4,000.
If you bought a qualified used electric vehicle (EV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less before September 30, 2025, you may be eligible for a used clean vehicle tax credit. The credit equals 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000. Additional Details.

The credit is nonrefundable, so you can't get back more on the credit than you owe in taxes. You can't apply any excess credit to future tax years.

If you install qualified vehicle refueling and recharging property at your home, including electric vehicle charging equipment, you may be eligible for a credit of up to $1,000 for each item of property.

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.

For a plug- in electric: The vehicle owner(s) must complete the Application for Plug-in Electric Vehicle HOV Permit (form VR-335).