Federal Tax Credits for Used All-Electric, Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles 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:
Eligible Used Vehicles
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. In addition, some eligible vehicles may qualify the purchaser for a federal income tax credit.
Note: Rebate+ Used is both a point-of-sale (receive at dealership) and a post-purchase rebate.
Eligible Used Vehicles List
To determine if a vehicle is eligible for a CHEAPR rebate, please refer to the official CHEAPR used eligible vehicle list document. Information displayed in the vehicle cards below is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most up-to date listing on used eligible vehicle list.
If you believe a vehicle should be included on this list, please Contact Us and let us know.
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
Audi
Q4 40 e-tron
Premium (2023-2024)
BMW
i3
i3, i3s (2021)
Chevrolet
Bolt EUV
LT (2022-2023)
Premier (2022-2023)
Bolt EV
1LT (2022-2023)
2LT (2022-2023)
LT (2021)
Premier (2021)
Fisker
Ocean
Sport (2023)
Ford
F-150 Lightning
Pro (2022-2023)
Mustang Mach-E
CA Route 1 AWD (2023)
Premium AWD (2023)
Premium RWD (2021-2023)
Select AWD (2021-2023)
Select RWD (2021-2023)
Hyundai
Ioniq 5
SE (2022-2023)
SE Dual Motor AWD (2024)
SE RWD (2024)
SE RWD Standard Range (2022-2024)
SE Standard Range (2023)
SEL (2023)
SEL RWD (2022-2024)
Ioniq 6
SE (2023)
SE Dual Motor AWD (2024)
SE RW(2024)
SE Standard Range (2023-2024)
SEL (2023)
SEL Dual Motor AWD (2024)
SEL RWD (2024)
Ioniq Electric
Limited (2021)
SE (2021)
Kona Electric
Limited (2021-2024)
SE (2023-2024)
SEL (2021-2024)
Ultimate (2021)
Kia
EV6
Light L/R AWD (2024)
Light L/R RWD (2024)
Light RWD (2022, 2024)
Wind RWD (2022-2024)
Niro EV
EX (2021-2022)
EX Premium (2021-2022)
Wave (2023-2024)
Wind (2023-2024)
Mazda
MX-30
Premium Plus Package (2023-2024)
Standard Trim (2023-2024)
Mini
Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door Electric
Classic (2024)
Iconic (2022, 2024)
Signature (2022-2024)
Signature Plus (2022)
Standard (2021, 2023)
Nissan
Ariya
Engage e-4orce (2023)
Engage FWD (2023)
Venture+ FWD (2023)
Leaf
S (2021-2024)
S Plus (2021-2022)
SL Plus (2021-2022)
SV (2021-2022)
SV Plus (2021-2024)
Polestar
Polestar 2
Long Range Single Motor FWD (2022-2023)
Subaru
Solterra
Limited (2023-2024)
Premium (2023-2024)
Tesla
Model 3
AWD Long Range (2023-2024)
RWD Standard Range (2023-2024)
RWD Standard Range Plus (2021-2022)
Model Y
AWD Long Range (2023-2024)
AWD Standard Range (2023)
RWD Standard Range (2021, 2024)
Toyota
bZ4X
Limited (2023-2024)
Limited AWD (2023-2024)
XLE (2023-2024)
XLE AWD (2023-2024)
Volkswagen
ID.4
1st Edition (2021)
AWD Pro (2021-2024)
AWD Pro S (2021-2022)
Pro (2021-2024)
Pro S (2021-2024)
S (2023-2024)
Standard (2023-2024)
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
Alfa Romeo
Tonale
Sprint AWD (2024)
Ti AWD (2024)
Veloce AWD (2024)
BMW
i3
REx (2021)
330
(2021-2024)
330e xDrive
(2021-2023)
Chrysler
Pacifica PHEV
Touring (2021)
Touring L (2021)
Dodge
Hornet
R/T AWD (2024)
R/T+ AWD (2024)
Ford
Escape Plug-In Hybrid
Escape Plug-In Hybrid (2023)
SE (2021-2022)
SEL (2021-2022))
Titanium (2021-2022)
Honda
Clarity PHEV
(2021)
Hyundai
Ioniq PHEV
SE (2021-2022)
SEL (2022)
Santa Fe PHEV
Limited (2022-2023)
SEL Convenience (2022-2023)
Tucson PHEV
Limited (2022-2024)
SEL (2021-2024)
Kia
Niro Plug-In Hybrid
EX (2021, 2022, 2024)
EX Premium (2021-2022)
LXS (2021-2022)
SX Touring (2024)
Sorento
SX (2022)
SX Prestige (2022-2024)
Sportage
X-Line (2023-2024)
X-Line Prestige (2023-2024)
Mini
Cooper SE Countryman ALL 4 PHEV
(2021-2023)
Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV
40th Anniversary (2023)
ES (2023)
GT (2021-2022)
LE (2021-2022)
SE (2023)
SE w/Tech Package (2023)
SEL (2021-2023)
SEL Premium (2023)
SEL Touring (2023)
Subaru
Crosstrek PHEV
(2021-2023)
Toyota
Prius Prime
LE (2021-2022)
Limited (2021-2022)
Premium (2023)
SE (2023-2024)
XLE (2021-2022)
XSE (2023-2024)
XSE Premium (2024)
RAV4 Prime
SE (2021-2024)
XSE (2021-2022)
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
There are currently no CHEAPR Eligible FCEVs
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.
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 11, 2024
