EV Sales Tax Savings

Washington Sales Tax Credit for Clean Energy Vehicles (EV) - Maximize Your Savings with Art Gamblin Motors

Art Gamblin Motors, your Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV dealer, is here to guide you in maximizing your savings through the Washington State tax exemption for vehicles powered by clean alternative fuel and certain plug-in hybrids. Our research confirms that the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV qualify for these savings.

Tax Breaks:

• New Vehicles :

  Selling Price of $45,000 or Less: $15,000 Tax Liability Break

• Used Vehicles :

  Selling Price of $30,000 or Less: $16,000 Tax Liability Break

Qualifying for State Sales Tax Exemption :

Understand how transferring federal credits affects eligibility for state exemptions :

• The selling price includes delivery charges or any other services essential for completing the sale (RCW 82.08.010).

• Dealers cannot deduct the value of trade-in vehicles or any federal tax credits when determining exemption eligibility.

• Manufacturer and distributor rebates are considered part of the selling price, and their amount cannot be used to reduce the sales price or value.

Examples :

Example A :

• Selling Price of Used EV: $29,991

• Trade-In Value: $0

• Washington State EV Tax Exemption: $16,000

• Taxable Liability: $13,991

Example B :

• Selling Price of Used EV: $29,991

• Trade-In Value: $8,000

• Updated Tax Liability: $21,991

• Washington State EV Tax Exemption: $16,000

• Taxable Liability: $5,991

FAQ - Qualifying for State Sales Tax Exemption:

Question 1 :

If the customer transfers the $7,500 or the $4000 federal credit to the dealer, reducing the final cost, does it affect the selling price for state sales tax exemptions?

Answer 1 :

No, dealers may not deduct any federal tax credits when determining eligibility for exemptions.

Art Gamblin Motors - Your Clean Vehicle Destination:

As your go-to dealer for clean vehicles, Art Gamblin Motors has the experience to make sure that you will get the sales tax credit you qualify for and the correct Point of Sale IRS rebate. Trust us for transparent information, exceptional service, and unbeatable deals on clean vehicles.