Rebate+ New and Used EV Incentives
What is Rebate+?
CHEAPR's Rebate+ program offers additional incentives to certain income qualified Connecticut residents who purchase or lease an eligible new or used battery electric (BEV) or, plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicle from a licensed Connecticut automobile dealership or original equipment manufacturer.
Incentive Amount Changes
To help make EVs more affordable for Connecticut residents since the federal tax credit expired on September 30, 2025, the CHEAPR Standard BEV incentive has increased!
Effective October 1, 2025, the following incentive level change is in effect for new battery electric vehicles (BEVs):
- BEV Standard Rebate: increased to $1,000 from $500
Rebate+ incentives, which provide additional incentives for prequalified low- and moderate-income families to consider a new or used EV, will remain at the increased levels announced earlier this year. Therefore with Rebate+ New, which stacks with the Standard Rebate, the new total savings will be the following:
- Rebate+ New BEV: $1,000 + $3,000 = $4,000
The Standard Rebate for PHEVs will remain at $500 as announced in August 2025. This means that Rebate+ New for PHEVs will remain at $2,000 ($500 + $1,500). The Rebate+ Used incentives will remain unchanged as well.
Note: The new incentive levels apply to the purchase or lease of any eligible vehicle on and after October 1, 2025.
Rebate + New
Rebate+ New Incentives - As of October 1, 2025
|
Standard Rebate |
Rebate+ New |
TOTAL SAVINGS |
|
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) | $500 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) | $1,000 | $3,000 |
$4,000 |
|
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) |
$1,000 |
$3,000 |
$4,000 |
Who is eligible?
Rebate+ New is available to Rebate+ qualifying individuals who purchase or lease a new eligible vehicle from a Connecticut franchised new automobile dealer or original equipment manufacturer (i.e. Tesla) and received a CHEAPR Standard Rebate.
Rebate+ qualifying individuals must meet one of these criteria:
- Reside in an Environmental Justice (EJ) Community or Distressed Municipality
- Participate in a qualifying state or federal income qualifying program
- Have income less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
How do I apply?
Before you purchase or lease a new eligible vehicle, you must apply for a prequalification voucher on the CHEAPR Application portal and present the voucher information to the dealer. The combined Standard and Rebate+ New incentive amount will be credited to your final purchase or lease.
Rebate + Used
Rebate+ Used Incentive Amounts
|
Rebate+ Used |
|
|
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) |
$3,000 |
|
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
$5,000 |
|
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) |
$5,000 |
Who is eligible?
Rebate+ Used is available to Rebate+ qualifying individuals who purchase or lease a used eligible vehicle from a Connecticut franchised used automobile dealer or original equipment manufacturer (i.e. Tesla).
Rebate+ qualifying individuals must meet one of these criteria:
- Reside in an Environmental Justice (EJ) Community or Distressed Municipality
- Participate in a qualifying state or federal income qualifying program
- Have income less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Note: Private sales are not eligible for CHEAPR Rebate+ Used.
How do I apply?
There are two options to receive your Rebate+ Used incentive when considering the purchase or lease of an used eligible vehicle:
- Before you make a purchase: Apply for a prequalification voucher on the CHEAPR Application portal. Then present the voucher information to the dealer and your Rebate+ Used incentive amount will be credited to your final purchase or lease price.
- After you make a purchase: Use the CHEAPR Application portal to apply for a Rebate+ Used incentive. After completing the application, you will have the option to receive your incentive by check or electronically.
If you have any questions, please view the Frequently Asked Questions or Contact Us for additional information.
Content last updated October 1, 2025