CHEAPR has EVolved!
Effective July 1, 2022, CHEAPR is increasing the new eligible vehicle MSRP cap to $50,000. With this change, 10 more EVs are now eligible for a CHEAPR rebate!
Eligible New Vehicle Incentive Amounts
CHEAPR Standard and Rebate+ New1 incentives of up to $9,500 are available to Connecticut residents who purchase or lease an eligible vehicle from a licensed Connecticut automobile dealership. Incentive amounts vary based on income qualifications as the Rebate+ New incentive is available only to those Connecticut residents who participate in certain income qualified programs. In addition, some vehicles may qualify the purchaser eligible for a federal income tax credit2 of up to $7,500.
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
A BEV is a vehicle that obtains all its power from energy stored in rechargeable battery packs. BEVs use electric motors and do not use an internal combustion engine...therefore burning no gasoline.
MSRP Cap: $50,000
Standard Rebate: $2,250
Rebate+ New Incentive: $2,000
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
A PHEV is a vehicle that can be driven solely on electricity, powered by its internal rechargeable battery but also includes an internal combustion engine or electric generator powered by gasoline to extend the range of the vehicle.
MSRP Cap: $50,000
Standard Rebate: $750
Rebate+ New Incentive: $1,500
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)
A FCEV is a vehicle that is fueled with hydrogen but emits no pollutants, only water and heat. A fuel cell located in the car converts hydrogen to electricity which powers the electric motor to drive the vehicle.
MSRP Cap: $50,000
Standard Rebate: $7,500
Rebate+ New Incentive: $2,000
Eligible New Vehicles
To determine if a vehicle is eligible for a CHEAPR rebate, please refer to the official CHEAPR new eligible vehicle list document. Information displayed in the vehicle cards below is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most up-to date listing of new eligible vehicles.
If you believe a vehicle should be included on this list, please Contact Us and let us know.
Audi
Q4 e-Tron
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
BMW
i3, i3s
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
BMW
330e PHEV
$750
$1,500
$5,836
Savings Up To:
$8,086
BMW
i3 Range Extender
$750
$1,500
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$9,750
BMW
X3 xDrive30e
$750
$1,500
$5,836
Savings Up To:
$8,086
Chevrolet
Bolt EV
$2,250
$2,000
$0
Savings Up To:
$4,250
Chevrolet
Bolt EUV
$2,250
$2,000
$0
Savings Up To:
$4,250
Chrysler
Pacifica PHEV
$750
$1,500
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$9,750
Ford
Escape PHEV
$750
$1,500
$6,843
Savings Up To:
$9,093
Ford
F150 Lightning Pro
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Ford
Fusion PHEV
$750
$1,500
$4,609
Savings Up To:
$6,859
Ford
Mustang Mach-E
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Honda
Clarity PHEV
$750
$1,500
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$9,750
Hyundai
Ioniq Electric
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Hyundai
Ioniq PHEV
$750
$1,500
$4,543
Savings Up To:
$6,793
Hyundai
Ioniq 5
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Hyundai
Kona
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Hyundai
Santa FE PHEV
$750
$1,500
$6,587
Savings Up To:
$8,837
Hyundai
Tucson SEL PHEV
$750
$1,500
$6,587
Savings Up To:
$8,837
Kia
EV6
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Kia
Niro Electric
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Kia
Niro PHEV
$750
$1,500
$4,543
Savings Up To:
$6,703
Kia
Optima PHEV
$750
$1,500
$4,919
Savings Up To:
$7,169
Kia
Sorento PHEV
$750
$1,500
$6,587
Savings Up To:
$8,837
Mini Cooper
Countryman PHEV
$750
$1,500
$4,001
Savings Up To:
$6,251
Mini Cooper
Hardtop Electric
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV
$750
$1,500
$5,836
Savings Up To:
$8,086
Nissan
Leaf S/SV, 40kWh
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Nissan
Leaf S Plus, 62kWh
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Nissan
Leaf SV/SL Plus, 62kWh
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Subaru
Crosstrek PHEV
$750
$1,500
$4,502
Savings Up To:
$6,752
Toyota
Mirai
$7,500
$2,000
$0
Savings Up To:
$9,500
Toyota
Prius Prime
$750
$1,500
$4,502
Savings Up To:
$6,752
Toyota
Rav4 Prime
$750
$1,500
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$9,750
Polestar
2 LR-SM
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Tesla
Model 3 RWD
$2,250
$2,000
$0
Savings Up To:
$4,250
Volkswagen
ID.4 Pro
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Notes:
Data on this page is compiled from fueleconomy.gov and manufacturers' data and is for general informational purposes only. Data for vehicles labeled "coming soon" are estimates based on early reports and are not to be viewed as official. All prices, technical data points and features and figures may vary based on model year and trim level. Please visit the specific manufacturer websites or ask your dealer for the latest information about each vehicle.
EV Range is the approximate distance that can be traveled on a fully charged battery using electricity only. Range can vary greatly depending on driving and environmental conditions.
Total Range is the approximate total electric and gas range of the vehicle. Range can vary greatly depending on driving and environmental conditions.
Efficiency represents the number of miles the vehicle can travel using a quantity of fuel with the same energy content as a gallon of gasoline. This allows a reasonable comparison between vehicles using different fuels. For example, you can use MPGe to compare an electric vehicle with a gasoline vehicle; even though electricity used is obviously not measured in actual gallons.
1 Rebate+ New is available only to Connecticut residents who:
- recently purchased or leased an eligible EV,
- received a CHEAPR Standard Rebate, and
- participate in a state or federal income qualified program.
2 Federal tax credit amounts for each qualified vehicle can be found on the Department of Energy's Fuel Economy website. The federal tax credits currently apply only to new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles that have not reached the vehicle manufacturer volume phase-out limit. For additional information on federal tax incentives for alternative fuel vehicles, hybrid vehicles, diesel vehicles and electric-drive vehicles, visit www.fueleconomy.gov.
- The federal income tax credit was eliminated for any Chevrolet Bolt or Volt delivered on or after April 1, 2020.
- The federal income tax credit was eliminated for any Tesla Model delivered on or after January 1, 2020.
- The federal income tax creditfor FCEVs expired on December 31, 2021.
3 The CHEAPR program is able to process rebate applications from individual consumers who purchase or lease an eligible vehicle directly from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that does not have licensed franchised new automobile dealers in Connecticut (e.g., Tesla). However, when such vehicles are authorized for sale or lease within Connecticut, applicants will be required to purchase or lease such vehicles from retail locations located within the state in order to be eligible for the CHEAPR program.
If you have any questions please view the Frequently Asked Questions or Contact Us for additional information.
Content last updated July 28, 2022
