CHEAPR has EVolved!
The Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) offers incentives of up to $9,500 for Connecticut residents who purchase or lease a new eligible battery electric, fuel cell electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.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: $42,000
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: $42,000
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: $60,000
Standard Rebate: $7,500
Rebate+ New Incentive: $2,000
Eligible New Vehicles
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Chevrolet
Bolt EV
EV Range
259 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$0
Savings Up To:
$4,250
Chevrolet
Bolt EUV
EV Range
247 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$0
Savings Up To:
$4,250
Chrysler
Pacifica PHEV
EV Range / Total Range
33 Miles / 570 Miles
$750
$1,500
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$9,750
Ford
Fusion PHEV
EV Range / Total Range
26 Miles / 610 Miles
$750
$1,500
$4,585
Savings Up To:
$6,835
Honda
Clarity Fuel Cell
EV Range
366 Miles
$7,500
$2,000
$8,000
Savings Up To:
$17,500
Honda
Clarity PHEV
EV Range / Total Range
47 Miles / 340 Miles
$750
$1,500
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$9,750
Hyundai
Ioniq Electric
EV Range
124 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Hyundai
Ioniq PHEV
EV Range / Total Range
29 Miles / 630 Miles
$750
$1,500
$4,543
Savings Up To:
$6,793
Hyundai
Kona
EV Range
258 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Hyundai
Nexo
EV Range
354 Miles
$7,500
$2,000
$8,000
Savings Up To:
$17,500
Kia
Niro Electric
EV Range
239 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Kia
Niro PHEV
EV Range / Total Range
26 Miles / 560 Miles
$750
$1,500
$4,543
Savings Up To:
$6,703
Kia
Optima PHEV
EV Range / Total Range
29 Miles / 610 Miles
$750
$1,500
$4,919
Savings Up To:
$7,169
Mini Cooper
Countryman PHEV
EV Range / Total Range
12 Miles / 270 Miles
$750
$1,500
$4,001
Savings Up To:
$6,251
Mini Cooper
Hardtop Electric
EV Range
110 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV
EV Range / Total Range
22 Miles / 310 Miles
$750
$1,500
$5,836
Savings Up To:
$8,086
Nissan
Leaf, 40kWh
EV Range
151 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Nissan
Leaf S Plus, 62kWh
EV Range
226 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Nissan
Leaf SV/SL Plus, 62kWh
EV Range
215 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$11,750
Subaru
Crosstrek PHEV
EV Range / Total Range
17 Miles / 480 Miles
$750
$1,500
$4,502
Savings Up To:
$6,752
Tesla
Model 3 Std. Range
EV Range
220 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$0
Savings Up To:
$4,250
Tesla
Model 3 Std. Range Plus
EV Range
263 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$0
Savings Up To:
$4,250
Tesla
Model Y Std. Range RWD
EV Range
244 Miles
$2,250
$2,000
$0
Savings Up To:
$4,250
Toyota
Mirai
EV Range
312 Miles
$7,500
$2,000
$8,000
Savings Up To:
$17,500
Toyota
Prius Prime
EV Range / Total Range
25 Miles / 640 Miles
$750
$1,500
$4,502
Savings Up To:
$6,752
Toyota
Rav4 Prime
EV Range / Total Range
42 Miles / 600 Miles
$750
$1,500
$7,500
Savings Up To:
$9,750
Volkswagen
ID.4 Pro
EV Range
250 Miles
$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.
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.
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Content last updated September 24, 2021
