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 through 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 June 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Developing- EV Adoption Rate
- 5.0%
- Public Chargers
- 2,500
- Top Incentive
- New Mexico Clean Car Tax Credit, up to $3,000 (refundable)
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EV adoption snapshot
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) | 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 runs through December 31, 2029. | 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 | $500 for qualifying Level 2 charger ($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 $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, has awarded eight operational stations to date, and closed its Phase 3 solicitation on December 31, 2025. Future rounds will be announced under the 2026 New Mexico EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan. | 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 Jun 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- full retail
- Summary
- New Mexico requires PNM, El Paso Electric, and Xcel Energy (SPS) to credit residential net metering exports at the full retail rate under PRC-approved tariffs. Standard residential net metering applies to systems up to 80 kW. Excess generation credits roll forward month to month and are reconciled annually per utility tariff.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 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.
Station-network counts for New Mexico will appear here once the next AFDC ingest runs.
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 2026, 43% of new light-duty vehicles shipped to New Mexico dealers must be zero-emission, escalating to about 82% by model year 2032. The New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association appeal at the Court of Appeals remains active as of April 2026, and federal litigation over related EPA waivers could affect implementation. NMDOT is administering $38.3 million in NEVI corridor funds targeting I-25, I-40, and I-10, with eight NEVI-funded stations operational and the Phase 3 solicitation closed December 31, 2025.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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