State guide
New Mexico
NM4 / 10AdoptionNew Mexico offers a refundable state Clean Car Tax Credit worth up to $3,000 for a new EV or $2,500 for a used EV (2024 to 2026 purchases; amounts step down after 2026, and the credit ends with 2029), plus a $400 refundable credit for a home Level 2 charger. PNM and El Paso Electric add utility rebates on top, and NMDOT is distributing $38.3 million in NEVI funds along I-25, I-40, and I-10.
Last updated October 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Developing- EV Adoption Rate
- Not reported (see AFDC registration data)
- Public Chargers
- 490
- Top Incentive
- New Mexico Clean Car Tax Credit, up to $3,000 (refundable)
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EV adoption snapshot
Public chargers per 1,000 EVs
29.5
Lower ratio = more demand per existing charger
Incentives and rebates
Amounts shift as funding rounds open and close. Confirm the live program page before you apply.
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Clean Car Income Tax Credit | Up to $3,000 for a new EV, $2,500 for a used EV, $2,500 for a new PHEV, $2,000 for a used PHEV (refundable), for 2024 to 2026 purchases; the amounts step down each year after 2026 | New Mexico residents who purchase or lease a qualifying clean vehicle from a New Mexico licensed dealer or a dealer on tribal land in New Mexico. New vehicle MSRP cap $55,000; used vehicle market value cap $25,000 and model year no older than two years before purchase. Credit applies to purchases before January 1, 2030. | Learn more ↗ |
| New Mexico Clean Car Charging Unit Tax Credit | $400 or full cost (whichever is less) for a Level 1 or Level 2 home charger (refundable) | New Mexico residents who purchase and install a qualifying Level 1 or Level 2 charging unit between May 15, 2024 and January 1, 2030. Requires a Certificate of Eligibility from EMNRD before filing with the NM Taxation and Revenue Department. | Learn more ↗ |
| PNM Residential EV Charger Rebate | Up to $500 for charger plus up to $1,500 for installation assistance | PNM residential customers purchasing a qualifying Level 2 EV charger. Income-qualified customers receive up to $750 for the charger and up to $3,500 in installation assistance. | Learn more ↗ |
| El Paso Electric Smart Charging Rebate | Up to $500 for a qualifying Level 2 charger (up to $600 for income-qualified customers) | El Paso Electric residential customers in New Mexico service territory | Learn more ↗ |
| El Paso Electric Home Wiring Rebate | Up to $1,300 for 240V wiring (up to $1,800 for income-qualified customers), up to $2,500 additional for panel upgrade | El Paso Electric residential customers upgrading electrical service for Level 2 charging | Learn more ↗ |
| Federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (30C) | Ended June 30, 2026 (no longer available) | The federal 30C charger credit ended June 30, 2026. It previously covered residential charging equipment placed in service in an eligible census tract; property placed in service after that date cannot claim it. | Learn more ↗ |
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Clean Car Charging Unit Tax Credit (DC Fast) | $25,000 or full cost (whichever is less) per direct current fast charger or fuel cell charger (refundable) | Businesses installing qualifying DC fast or fuel cell charging infrastructure in New Mexico between May 15, 2024 and January 1, 2030. Requires Certificate of Eligibility from EMNRD. | Learn more ↗ |
| PNM Commercial DCFC Rebate | Up to $50,000 per DC fast charger (income-qualified facilities) | PNM commercial customers in qualifying income-designated areas installing DC fast chargers | Learn more ↗ |
| PNM Commercial Level 2 Rebate | Up to $5,000 per Level 2 charger (income-qualified facilities) | PNM commercial customers in qualifying income-designated areas | Learn more ↗ |
| NEVI Formula Program | Up to 80% of project costs | EV charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in New Mexico (I-25, I-40, I-10). NMDOT received $38.3 million in NEVI funds and its Phase 3 call for projects had proposals due December 31, 2025. NMDOT's NEVI page links the 2026 New Mexico EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan; confirm any later rounds with NMDOT. | Learn more ↗ |
| Federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (30C Commercial) | Ended June 30, 2026 (no longer available) | The federal 30C charger credit ended June 30, 2026. It previously covered commercial charging equipment placed in service in an eligible census tract; property placed in service after that date cannot claim it. | Learn more ↗ |
Time-of-use rates
Peak windows and prices are set by each utility and change at rate cases.
- Availability
- statewide
- Summary
- Both major New Mexico IOUs offer time-of-use rates suitable for EV charging. PNM offers residential TOU pricing with discounted overnight windows. El Paso Electric runs a Time-of-Day rate available to New Mexico residential customers. Verify current rate schedules with each utility, as TOU windows and pricing tiers are adjusted periodically through PRC tariff filings.
- Source
- SourceVerified Oct 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- varies by utility
- Summary
- New Mexico's net metering rule (17.9.570 NMAC) covers customer-sited systems up to 10 kW and larger systems up to 10 MW. For systems up to 10 kW, excess generation is credited on the customer's next bill, and the utility chooses between paying for net exports at its energy rate and carrying kilowatt-hour credits forward month to month. Exports are credited at the utility's energy rate set in its PRC-approved tariff, not by a single statewide retail-rate formula. Confirm the credit method and rate with PNM, El Paso Electric, or Xcel Energy (SPS) before sizing a solar-plus-EV system.
- Source
- SourceVerified Oct 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- What it does
- New Mexico has no right-to-charge statute. The New Mexico Homeowner Association Act and Condominium Act do not preempt association authority over EV charging installation; associations may lawfully restrict or prohibit installation under existing governing documents.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | None |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | None |
Utilities serving New Mexico
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Utility coverage for New Mexico is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger, ChargePoint, and Blink are active. Albuquerque and Santa Fe have adequate charger coverage. I-40 (Route 66 corridor) and I-25 (Albuquerque to El Paso) are primary NEVI targets. The long distances between population centers in rural New Mexico make highway corridor coverage critical.
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| Tesla (incl. Destination) | 50 |
| Electrify America | 11 |
| EVgo | 7 |
| ChargePoint | 298 |
| Other networks | 123 |
| DC fast ports | 616 |
| Level 2 public ports | 647 |
Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of Oct 2026.
Top cities for public charging
- 1Albuquerque159 stations
- 2Santa Fe79 stations
- 3Las Cruces43 stations
- 4Taos12 stations
- 5Farmington11 stations
Regulatory environment
New Mexico adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II and Advanced Clean Trucks rules in November 2023, with a December 31, 2023 effective date. Beginning with model year 2027, 43% of new light-duty vehicles shipped to New Mexico dealers must be zero-emission, escalating to about 82% by model year 2032. In April 2026, the New Mexico Court of Appeals (No. A-1-CA-41585) rejected the New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association's challenge and upheld the rule; it was not publicly known as of this update whether the dealers would seek further appeal. NMDOT is administering $38.3 million in NEVI corridor funds targeting I-25, I-40, and I-10; the Phase 3 solicitation had proposals due December 31, 2025.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved Oct 2026
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