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Connecticut Provides New Rebates Of Up To $3,000 For Electric Vehicles

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut is making it “cheaper” to purchase or lease an electric vehicle as a result of the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program (CHEAPR). 

As a result of the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program, residents with an eligible electric vehicle may receive a rebate of up to $3,000.

As a result of the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program, residents with an eligible electric vehicle may receive a rebate of up to $3,000.

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Under this new initiative, a cash rebate of up to $3,000 is now available for Connecticut residents, businesses, and municipalities who purchase or lease an eligible electric vehicle (EV). Eligible vehicles covered by CHEAPR include battery electric, fuel cell, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

“This rebate puts money right back in people’s pockets and makes the cost of purchasing or leasing an electric vehicle competitive with the price of a conventional car,” Malloy said. “Putting more Connecticut drivers behind the wheel of an EV is what it will take to drive down harmful carbon emissions linked to climate change, reduce conventional pollutants that threaten our air quality and public health, and help motorists reduce the cost of owning and operating a car.” 

Rebates offered through the CHEAPR program are on a sliding scale, with the maximum $3,000 amount for those who purchase or lease an EV with the greatest battery capacity. Rebates of $1,500 and $750 will be provided for EVs that travel shorter distances on battery power. Full details are available at www.evconnecticut.com

The CHEAPR initiative is the latest step in Connecticut’s effort to encourage the use of alternative vehicles. The CHEAPR program will also help Connecticut achieve the goals of the eight-state, bi-coastal Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan designed to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2025. 

CHEAPR Rebates CHEAPR rebates are being offered at three levels:

  • The maximum $3,000 rebate is available for vehicles with a battery capacity of 18 kWh or greater of for any fuel cell electric vehicle. Vehicles in this category include the Nissan Leaf, VW e-Golf, Ford Focus Electric, BMW i3, and Mercedes Benz B class.
  • A $1,500 rebate is available for vehicles with a batter capacity of seven to 18 kWH. Vehicles in this category include the Chevy Volt, Ford C-Max and Fusion Energi.
  • A $750 rebate is available for vehicles with a battery capacity of less than 7 kWH, such as the 2015 model year Toyota Prius Plug-In. Rebates will be available until the $1 million in funding is distributed to consumers.

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