The OBBBA Deadlines Are Here: What You Need to Know Before June 30 & July 4

If you've been putting off an EV purchase or a solar project, the clock is nearly out. Two One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) deadlines are now days away, and missing them means losing thousands in federal tax credits. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what ends, what to do, and how to move fast.

The Two Deadlines at a Glance

Deadline	What ends	Date
Section 30D	EV / clean vehicle tax credit (up to $7,500)	June 30, 2026
Section 48E	Safe harbor construction-start for the solar ITC	July 4, 2026

Both are fixed, non-negotiable statutory dates set in the OBBBA. There is no extension, no grace period, and no agency discretion to move them.

Deadline 1: Section 30D EV Tax Credit — June 30, 2026

The federal clean vehicle credit (up to $7,500) under Section 30D ends June 30, 2026. To qualify, you must purchase or lease a qualifying vehicle and place it in service on or before that date. Vehicles delivered after June 30 no longer qualify for the 30D credit.

What to do now

• Confirm the vehicle and manufacturer meet FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) and final-assembly rules.
• Verify your modified AGI is under the eligibility limits.
• Take delivery and place the vehicle in service before June 30, 2026 — an order alone is not enough.

Deadline 2: Section 48E Safe Harbor — July 4, 2026

Section 48E keeps the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit alive for leases, PPAs, commercial properties, and rental properties — but only if construction begins before July 4, 2026. (Section 25D for owned residential systems already expired December 31, 2025.)

For projects of 1.5 MW or smaller, the easiest path is the 5% Safe Harbor:

• Sign a binding written contract with a qualified installer.
• Pay or incur at least 5% of the total project cost before July 4, 2026.
• Keep contracts, deposit receipts, and manufacturer FEOC certifications.
• Place the project in service within four years.

Larger projects must meet the Physical Work Test — physical work of a significant nature must begin before the deadline. Permitting, financing, and planning do not count.

What Happens After the Deadlines Pass

Once each deadline passes, new projects that didn't begin construction in time (or EVs delivered after the cutoff) lose federal eligibility. You can still benefit from state incentives, rebates, and any bonus credits you locked in by acting in time.

Don't Wait

These deadlines are days away, not months. If an EV or solar project is on your list, the next step is simple: use the OBBBA Deadline Tracker to confirm your eligibility and your personalized action checklist — then act before the countdown hits zero.