Connecticut offers incentives for purchases and leases of new vehicles with an MSRP under $50,000, with low-income individuals qualifying for additional rebates as well as discounts on used vehicle purchases:

Standard rebate is available to everyone.
Rebate+ is available to qualifying low-income individuals.

The standard rebate is at the point of sale – which means that the discount will be applied to the purchase price of your vehicle – but it can only be claimed if you buy from a dealer (except for Teslas, which don’t have dealers in Connecticut). Just fill out a short survey and the dealer will complete the paperwork for you.

To obtain the Rebate+, you complete the paperwork yourself after the purchase. To qualify, you must be enrolled in a specific program such as SNAP, Head Start, Medicaid, etc. – the full list is available here.

The rebates are popular: since the program began in 2015, it has given out over 8,000 rebates worth over $13 million.

The fine print:

• The car must come from a list of eligible new or used vehicles
• Each individual is allowed two CHEAPR incentives, and the second one must be at least 24 months after the first one
• The rebate may be considered taxable income by the IRS

Massachusetts offers incentives for purchases and leases of eligible new vehicles with an MSRP under $50,000. Fully electric vehicles are eligible for $2,500 and PHEVs can get up to $1,500.

You must purchase or lease the vehicle from a dealer in Massachusetts, except for eligible vehicles that don’t have dealers in Massachusetts (i.e. Teslas). After the transaction, fill out the application either online or by mail within 90 days of purchase.

The rebates are popular: since the program began in 2014, it has given out over 25,000 rebates worth over $50 million.

The fine print:

• The vehicles must be retained and registered in Massachusetts for at least 36 months
• Funds are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis – so apply right away after you finalize the purchase – and no later than 90 days after
• The rebate may be considered taxable income by the IRS

New Jersey offers incentives for purchases and leases of eligible new BEVs and PHEVs.

The rebate amount is based on the all-electric range and the MSRP. Vehicles with an MSRP under $45,000 can claim a maximum rebate of $4,000, and cars with an MSRP between $45,000-55,000 can earn a maximum rebate of $2,000. More expensive vehicles don’t qualify. The specific rebate is determined by multiplying the all-electric range by $25, with the following examples:

• 2022 Audi Q4 – $2,000
• 2022 Chevrolet Bolt – $4,000
• 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning – $2,000-4,000 (depends on the trim)
• 2022 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV – $800
• 2022 Subaru Crosstrek PHEV – $425
• 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime – $1,050

The standard rebate is at the point of sale – which means that the discount will be applied to the purchase price of your vehicle – but it can only be claimed if you buy from a dealer in New Jersey. The dealer will give you the discount on your purchase and then apply for reimbursement from the state.

The rebates are popular: since the program began in 2020, it has given out over 12,000 rebates worth over $53 million.

The fine print:

• You must remain a New Jersey resident for at least 2 years after the vehicle transaction date
• The vehicles must be retained and registered in your name for at least 36 months
• You can claim a maximum of 3 incentives during a 10-year period
• The rebate may be considered taxable income by the IRS

Battery electric vehicles (but not hybrids) are also exempt from New Jersey state sales tax on vehicles, which is currently 6.625%. Additional incentives include discounted toll rates on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Port Authority bridges and tunnels.

New York offers incentives for purchases and leases of eligible new BEVs and PHEVs.

The rebate amount is based on the all-electric range and the MSRP. Any vehicle with an MSRP over $42,000 and/or an all-electric range under 40 miles qualifies for a $500 rebate. Vehicles with an MSRP under $42,000 are eligible for a $2,000 rebate if their all-electric range is over 200 miles and a $1,000 rebate if the range is between 40-199 miles. Some examples of vehicles include:

• 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E – $500
• 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric – $2,000
• 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe – $500
• 2022 Kia Soul EV – $1,000
• 2022 Polestar 2 – $500
• 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime – $1,000

The standard rebate is at the point of sale – which means that the discount will be applied to the purchase price of your vehicle – but it can only be claimed if you buy from a participating dealer in New York. The dealer will give you the discount on your purchase and then apply for reimbursement from the state.

The rebates are popular: since the program began in 2017, it has given out over 69,000 rebates worth over $88 million.

The fine print:

• The vehicles must be retained and registered in your name in New York for at least 36 months
• The rebate is subject to New York State sales tax
• You must agree to participate in online surveys

Additional incentives include discounted toll rates on the Thruway, and Port Authority bridges and tunnels.

Rhode Island offers incentives for purchases and leases of new vehicles under $60,000 and used vehicles under $40,000, with low-income individuals qualifying for additional rebates:

Standard rebate is available to everyone.

Rebate+ is available to qualifying low-income individuals.

To obtain the rebates, you complete the application yourself no later than 120 days after the purchase. To qualify for the additional low-income rebate, you must be enrolled in a specific program such as SNAP, Head Start, Medicaid, etc. – the full list is available here.

The fine print:

• The purchase must come from a dealer (no person-to-person sales allowed)
• Leases must be at least 24 months
• The rebate may be considered taxable income by the IRS