
Federal Tax Credits for Pre-owned Plug-in Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles
Pre-owned all-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric cars purchased on or after January 1, 2023, may be eligible for a federal income tax credit. The credit equals 30% percent of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000.
The credit is nonrefundable, so you can't get back more on the credit than you owe in taxes. Also, you can't apply any excess credit to future tax years.
For more information, please visit the following links:
CHEAPR has EVolved!
Effective March 29, 2023, the CHEAPR program is evolving to a point-of-sale (POS) rebate for CHEAPR Standard, Rebate+ New, and Rebate+ Used! You will now be able to receive your CHEAPR Rebate+ Used incentive at the dealer.
Note: Rebate+ Used will be both a point-of-sale (receive at dealership) and a post-purchase rebate going forward.
Eligible Used Vehicle Incentive Amounts
Rebate+ Used qualifying individuals1 are eligible to receive a rebate for the purchase or lease of a used eligible vehicle from a Connecticut franchised used automobile dealer or original equipment manufacturer (i.e. Tesla). For more information, visit the Rebate+ page.
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.
MSRP Cap: $50,000 (When Vehicle Was New)
Rebate+ Used Incentive: $3,000
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 (When Vehicle Was New)
Rebate+ Used Incentive: $1,125
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 (When Vehicle Was New)
Rebate+ Used Incentive: $7,500
Eligible Used Vehicles
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Chevrolet
Bolt
2017-2021

EV Range
238 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Chevrolet
Volt
2015-2019

EV Range / Total Range
53 Miles / 420 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Chrysler
Pacifica PHEV
2017-2021

EV Range / Total Range
33 Miles / 570 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Fiat
500e
2015-2019

EV Range
84 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Ford
Escape PHEV
2020

EV Range / Total Range
37 Miles / 530 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Ford
Fusion Energi
2015-2020

EV Range / Total Range
26 Miles / 610 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Honda
Clarity Fuel Cell
2017-2021

EV Range
366 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$7,500
Total Savings:
$7,500
Honda
Clarity PHEV
2018-2021

EV Range / Total Range
47 Miles / 340 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Hyundai
Ioniq Electric
2017-2021

EV Range
124 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Hyundai
Ioniq PHEV
2018-2021

EV Range / Total Range
29 Miles / 630 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Hyundai
Kona
2019-2021

EV Range
258 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Hyundai
Nexo
2019-2021

EV Range
354 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$7,500
Total Savings:
$7,500
Hyundai
Sonata PHEV
2016-2019

EV Range / Total Range
27 Miles / 590 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Kia
Soul Electric
2015-2019

EV Range
111 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Kia
Niro Electric
2019-2020

EV Range
239 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Kia
Niro PHEV
2018-2020

EV Range / Total Range
26 Miles / 560 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Kia
Optima PHEV
2017-2020

EV Range / Total Range
29 Miles / 610 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Mini Cooper
Countryman PHEV
2018-2020

EV Range / Total Range
12 Miles / 270 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Mini Cooper
Hardtop Electric
2020-2021

EV Range
110 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV
2018-2021

EV Range / Total Range
22 Miles / 310 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Nissan
Leaf, 40kWh
2018-2021

EV Range
151 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Nissan
Leaf S Plus, 62kWh
2019-2021

EV Range
226 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Nissan
Leaf SV/SL Plus, 62kWh
2019-2021

EV Range
215 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Subaru
Crosstrek PHEV
2019-2021

EV Range / Total Range
17 Miles / 480 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Tesla
Model 3 Std. Range
2017-2021

EV Range
220 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Tesla
Model 3 Std. Range Plus
2017-2021

EV Range
263 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:2
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Tesla
Model Y Std. Range
2017-2021

EV Range
244 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
Toyota
Mirai
2016-2021

EV Range
312 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$7,500.
Total Savings:
$7,500.
Toyota
Prius Prime
2017-2021

EV Range / Total Range
25 Miles / 640 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Toyota
Rav4 Prime
2020-2021

EV Range / Total Range
42 Miles / 600 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$1,125
Total Savings:
$1,125
Volkswagen
e-Golf
2015-2019

EV Range
250 Miles
CHEAPR Rebate+ Used:
$3,000
Total Savings:
$3,000
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+ 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)
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.
Content last updated April 6, 2023