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Rebate+ New and Used EV Incentives

 

Rebate + New

 

Rebate+ New Incentives
 

Standard Rebate

Rebate+ New

TOTAL SAVINGS

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) $750 $1,500 $2,250
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) $2,250 $2,000

$4,250

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)

$7,500

$2,000

$9,500

 

Who is eligible?
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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:

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)

$1,125

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

$3,000

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)

$7,500

 

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:

Note: Private sales are not eligible for CHEAPR Rebate+ Used.

family driving new electric vehicle
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.

 

If you have any questions please view the Frequently Asked Questions or Contact Us for additional information.

 

Content last updated May 2, 2024