CHEAPR Program Resources
For more information on electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations and associated available incentives, please visit EVConnecticut for tons of great resources and reference materials. You can also find answers to many of your CHEAPR program questions on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Incentive Amount Changes
Effective August 1, 2025, the following incentive level changes are in effect:
- BEV Standard Rebate: reduced to $500 from $1,500
- PHEV Standard Rebate: reduced to $500 from $750
- FCEV Standard Rebate: reduced to $500 from $1,500
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. Meaning for Rebate+ New, which stacks with the Standard Rebate, the new total savings will be the following:
- Rebate+ New BEV: $500 + $3,000 = $3,500
- Rebate+ New PHEV: $500 + $1,500 = $2,000
- Rebate+ New FCEV: $500 + $3,000 - $3,500
Rebate+ Used incentives will remain unchanged.
Program demand has increased substantially following the announced end of the federal EV tax credit. The new state incentive levels will ensure CHEAPR remains available to Connecticut residents through at least September 30th. After the federal EV tax credit expires, DEEP will reassess the program later this fall.
Note: The new incentive levels are applicable to all vouchers redeemed after August 1, 2025.
CHEAPR Implementation Manual
This document provides a more detailed discussion of all program requirements for auto dealers and others who are interested in CHEAPR.
CHEAPR Eligible Vehicle List
These are downloadable versions of the CHEAPR Eligible New & Used Vehicle Lists. You can also view eligible vehicles on the CHEAPR New Eligible Vehicle and Used Eligible Vehicle Webpages.
CHEAPR New Eligible Vehicle List
CHEAPR Used Eligible Vehicle List
CHEAPR Program - Annual Reports
The CHEAPR and eBike Incentive Program annual reports provide a status overview of the incentive programs through analysis of program specific data gathered throughout a reporting period.
CHEAPR + eBike Incentive Program - Annual Report 2023-2024
CHEAPR + eBike Incentive Program - Annual Report 2022-2023
CHEAPR Program - Annual Report 2021-2022
CHEAPR Program - Annual Report 2020-2021
CHEAPR Program - Legislative Reports
The CHEAPR Incentive Program Legislative Report provides an overview of continued status and effectiveness of the program. By providing information on the geographic participation in the incentive program, estimates of community air emission benefits, and growth of electric vehicle adoption in Connecticut.
CHEAPR for Consumers
Rebate+ New and Rebate+ Used incentives are 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). Consumers can view step-by-step tutorials and learn how to create an account and apply for a prequalification voucher.
Disclaimer: Incentive Amount Changes
Effective August 1, 2025, the CHEAPR BEV and PHEV Standard incentive level amounts are updated to $500. The material presented in the informational videos below may reflect previous incentive levels and may no longer be accurate. Efforts are being made to update these videos to more accurately reflect current CHEAPR incentive levels.
CHEAPR - Rebate+ New and Rebate+ Used Program Updates
CHEAPR - How to Apply for Rebate+ New or Rebate+ Used
CHEAPR Consumer Overview
This document provides a quick overview of the CHEAPR program for consumers.
CHEAPR for Dealers
Dealerships can learn how to enroll into the CHEAPR program, create an account and submit point of sale applications for CHEAPR rebates from CHEAPR's YouTube channel.
Disclaimer: Incentive Amount Changes
Effective August 1, 2025, the CHEAPR BEV and PHEV Standard incentive level amounts are updated to $500. The material presented in the informational videos below may reflect previous incentive levels and may no longer be accurate. Efforts are being made to update these videos to more accurately reflect current CHEAPR incentive levels.
CHEAPR - Expansion and Dealer Platform Updates Webinar
CHEAPR - Dealer Enrollment and Account Setup
CHEAPR - How to Submit a Standard Rebate
CHEAPR - How to Submit Point of Sale Rebate+ Applications
CHEAPR Dealership FAQ's
CHEAPR Help - Verifying Prequalification Status
CHEAPR Program Advertising Poster/Flyer
The following CHEAPR program poster/flyer can be used for advertising in auto dealerships that sell electric vehicles. Can be printed as a large poster or printed as a one-sheet handout.
CHEAPR Dealer Poster - Overview of Incentives and Process
CHEAPR Program Logos
Logo Files are provided in encapsulated post script (.eps) and .jpg or .png formats for auto dealer marketing activities.
CHEAPR Logos (.zip)
EVConnecticut Logos (.zip)
Content last updated August 11, 2025