Comparison Type: State Incentives | Jurisdiction: Connecticut
The Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program (CHEAPR) offers rebates for the incremental cost of the purchase or lease of a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), all-electric vehicle (EV), or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
CHEAPR offers rebates of up to $9,500 for the purchase or lease a new eligible FCEV, EV, or PHEV. The manufacturer suggested retail price for new eligible vehicles may not exceed $50,000.
CHEAPR offers an additional rebate, Rebate Plus, for all applicants that participate in a state or federal income qualified program(PDF). Connecticut residents that participate in certain income qualified programs are also eligible to receive a rebate for the purchase or lease of a used eligible vehicle.
Rebates are offered in the following amounts:
| Vehicle Type | CHEAPR Standard | Rebate Plus – New Vehicle | Rebate Plus – Used Vehicle |
| PHEV | $750 | $1,500 | $1,125 |
| EV | $2,250 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| FCEV | $7,500 | $2,000 | $7,500 |
Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection CHEAPR website.
(Reference House Bill 7424, 2019)(Reference Connecticut General Statutes 22a-202)
