Rebate + New

Rebate+ New Incentives

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 

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.