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Program offers approximately 500 rebates from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, or until funding depleted; no stored deadline to compare.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates is a consumer rebate program from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) designed to make electric and alternative fuel vehicles more accessible to working-class Pennsylvanians.
Rebates are available for qualifying new or used alternative fuel vehicles priced at $45,000 or less: $3,000 for battery electric vehicles (BEV), $1,500 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and $500 for other alternative fuel vehicles and electric motorcycles. Eligible applicants are Pennsylvania residents with total household income below 400% of the Federal Income Poverty Level.
This program is not a grant for organizations — it is a direct rebate for individual consumers. No fixed application deadline is stated.
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates for Consumers | Department of Environmental Protection | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Grants, Loans, and Rebates Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates for Consumers Great news! We’ve retooled our rebates program to help more working-class Pennsylvanians enjoy the benefits of zero-emission electric vehicles or low-emission vehicles.
The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program is offering approximately 500 rebates from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2026, or until funding has been depleted. </p>\r\n<p>Please note: For information regarding the Federal tax credit for vehicles purchased in 2024, please visit the <a href=\"https://www. irs.
gov/credits-deductions/credits-for-new-clean-vehicles-purchased-in-2023-or-after\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IRS Clean Vehicle Tax Credit website</a>. </p>\r\n<p>For information regarding vehicle eligibility for the Federal tax credit, please visit the <a href=\"https://fueleconomy. gov/feg/tax2023.
shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fueleconomy. gov Tax Credit website</a>. </p>\r\n<p>For information regarding the expiration of the New Clean Vehicle Credit (30D), and Used Clean Vehicle Credit (25E), please visit the <a href=\"https://electrificationcoalition.
org/resource/ev-tax-credits-are-ending-what-you-need-to-know-and-what-comes-next/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Electrification Coalition website</a>. </p>\r\n<h3><b>Road User Charge for Electric Vehicles</b></h3>\r\n<p>Starting April 1, 2025, Pennsylvania charges EV owners a yearly Road User Charge (RUC) under Act 85 of 2024 to support road and bridge maintenance.
Details on the Road User Charge can be found at <a href=\"https://www. pa. gov/agencies/dmv/vehicle-services/road-user-charge.
html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PennDOT's website</a>. </p>\r\n<p>Information on how the Road User Charge will affect collection of the Alternative Fuels Tax can be found at the <a href=\"https://revenue-pa. custhelp.
com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4233/~/did-act-85-of-2024-change-anything-relating-to-the-department-of-revenue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA Department of Revenue's website</a>. </p>\r\n<h2><b>Program Details</b></h2>\r\n<p>The <a href=\"http://www. depgreenport.
state. pa. us/elibrary/GetFolder?
FolderID=42716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program Guidelines</a> provide everything you need to know about eligibility and other details. </p>\r\n<p>Here are the main changes:<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<h3>1. The maximum household income levels eligible for a rebate</h3>\r\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\">\r\n<tbody><tr><th>Family size</th>\r\n<th>Max.
household income* eligible for rebate</th>\r\n<th>Max.
household income** eligible for an extra $1,000 rebate</th>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">1</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$46,950<br>\r\n</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$23,475</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$63,450</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$31,725</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">3</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$79,950</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$39,375</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">4</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$96,450</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$48,225</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">5</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$112,950</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$56,475</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">6</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$129,450</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$64,475</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">7</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$145,950</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$72,975</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">8</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$162,450</td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$81,225</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td colspan=\"3\">Household income is what's reported in line 9 of the federal 1040 tax form.
<br>\r\n<br>\r\n*Levels are no more than 300 percent above the federal income poverty level at time of program renewal, <a href=\"https://aspe. hhs. gov/poverty-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services</a>.
<br>\r\n<br>\r\n**Levels are no more than 150 percent above the federal income poverty level at time of program renewal. </td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}"> The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program is offering approximately 500 rebates from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2026, or until funding has been depleted.
Please note: For information regarding the Federal tax credit for vehicles purchased in 2024, please visit the IRS Clean Vehicle Tax Credit website . For information regarding vehicle eligibility for the Federal tax credit, please visit the fueleconomy. gov Tax Credit website .
For information regarding the expiration of the New Clean Vehicle Credit (30D), and Used Clean Vehicle Credit (25E), please visit the Electrification Coalition website . Road User Charge for Electric Vehicles Starting April 1, 2025, Pennsylvania charges EV owners a yearly Road User Charge (RUC) under Act 85 of 2024 to support road and bridge maintenance. Details on the Road User Charge can be found at PennDOT's website .
Information on how the Road User Charge will affect collection of the Alternative Fuels Tax can be found at the PA Department of Revenue's website . The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program Guidelines provide everything you need to know about eligibility and other details. Here are the main changes: 1.
The maximum household income levels eligible for a rebate Family size Max. household income* eligible for rebate Max. household income** eligible for an extra $1,000 rebate 1 $46,950 $23,475 2 $63,450 $31,725 3 $79,950 $39,375 4 $96,450 $48,225 5 $112,950 $56,475 6 $129,450 $64,475 7 $145,950 $72,975 8 $162,450 $81,225 Household income is what's reported in line 9 of the federal 1040 tax form.
*Levels are no more than 300 percent above the federal income poverty level at time of program renewal, as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services . **Levels are no more than 150 percent above the federal income poverty level at time of program renewal. 2.
<b>Rebate amounts for new and one-time pre-owned alternative fuel vehicles</b></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Battery electric cars and trucks qualify for a $3,000 rebate (up from $2,000). <i>Example:</i> A family of two with a household income of $60,000 is eligible for a $3,000 rebate for a battery electric vehicle. A family of two with a household income of $25,000 is eligible for a $4,000 rebate for a battery electric vehicle.
</li>\r\n<li>Plug-in hybrid cars and trucks qualify for a $1,500 rebate. </li>\r\n<li>All other alternative fuel vehicles, and electric motorcycles, qualify for a $500 rebate. </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2><b>How to Apply</b><br>\r\n</h2>\r\n<p>To apply, use the <a href=\"https://grants.
pa. gov/Login. aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eGrants electronic application submission process</a>.
Please be sure to select Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program in the application system. No forms or documentation need to be sent to DEP. All information is contained in the online application submission.
</p>\r\n<p>Email confirmation will be sent to you when your application is processed. Please check your spam folders as this email may be caught by your spam filters. </p>\r\n<p>Rebates are offered to Pennsylvania residents only.
(Companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies are invited to apply for <a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/grants-loans-rebates/alternative-fuels-incentive-grant. html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants</a>.) </p>\r\n<p>Rebates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funding is available.
Rebates are subject to the <a href=\"http://www. depgreenport. state.
pa. us/elibrary/GetFolder? FolderID=42716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Guidelines</a> in effect at time of application, not date of vehicle purchase.
</p>\r\n<p>All applicants should read the <a href=\"http://www. depgreenport. state.
pa. us/elibrary/GetFolder? FolderID=42716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Guidelines</a> for important details on eligibility and rebate amounts and the <a href=\"https://files.
dep. state. pa.
us/Energy/Office%20of%20Energy%20and%20Technology/OETDPortalFiles/GrantsLoansTaxCredits/AlternativeFuelsIncentiveGrant/AFV_instructions_for_applicants_to_apply. docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AFV Rebate instructions</a> on how to submit an application. </p>\r\n<p>You must submit your rebate application <b>no later than 6 months</b> from the date of vehicle purchase.
</p>\r\n<p>For assistance with the eGrants system, please contact:</p>\r\n<p>Customer Service<br>\r\n833-448-0647<br>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:egrantshelp@pa. gov\">egrantshelp@pa. gov</a></p>\r\n<p>Instructional video: <a href=\"https://files.
dep. state. pa.
us/Energy/Office%20of%20Energy%20and%20Technology/OETDPortalFiles/GrantsLoansTaxCredits/AlternativeFuelsIncentiveGrant/AFV%20Rebates/AFV_Rebate-General_Info_and_Required_Docs.
mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AFV Rebate - General Info & Required Documents</a> (MP4)</p>\r\n<p>For information on the AFV Rebate Program call: (717) 705-0374</p>\r\n<h2>Eligible Vehicles</h2>\r\n<p>New, Pre-Owned, and Demonstration vehicles with a final purchase price of $45,000 or less (purchase or lease):</p>\r\n<p>$3,000 rebate on:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Battery electric vehicle</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>$1,500 rebate on:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>$500 rebate on:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Compressed natural gas vehicle</li>\r\n<li>Propane fueled vehicle</li>\r\n<li>Electric motorcycle (Does not include electric scooters)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><i>One-time pre-owned vehicles:</i></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Odometer reading of 75,000 miles or less</li>\r\n<li>Maximum of seven years old</li>\r\n<li>Final purchase price of $45,000 or less</li>\r\n<li>Purchased from a registered dealer</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><i>Demonstration vehicles:</i></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>From a registered dealer</li>\r\n<li>Final purchase price of $45,000 or less</li>\r\n<li>Odometer reading: Over 500 and less than 10,000 miles</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Additional low-income rebates:</p>\r\n<p>An additional $1,000 is available to applicants who meet low-income requirements.
For details, see <a href=\"http://www. depgreenport. state.
pa. us/elibrary/GetFolder? FolderID=42716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Guidelines</a>.
</p>\r\n"}}"> 2. Rebate amounts for new and one-time pre-owned alternative fuel vehicles Battery electric cars and trucks qualify for a $3,000 rebate (up from $2,000). Example: A family of two with a household income of $60,000 is eligible for a $3,000 rebate for a battery electric vehicle.
A family of two with a household income of $25,000 is eligible for a $4,000 rebate for a battery electric vehicle. Plug-in hybrid cars and trucks qualify for a $1,500 rebate. All other alternative fuel vehicles, and electric motorcycles, qualify for a $500 rebate.
To apply, use the eGrants electronic application submission process . Please be sure to select Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program in the application system. No forms or documentation need to be sent to DEP.
All information is contained in the online application submission. Email confirmation will be sent to you when your application is processed. Please check your spam folders as this email may be caught by your spam filters.
Rebates are offered to Pennsylvania residents only. (Companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies are invited to apply for Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants .) Rebates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funding is available.
Rebates are subject to the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Guidelines in effect at time of application, not date of vehicle purchase. All applicants should read the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Guidelines for important details on eligibility and rebate amounts and the AFV Rebate instructions on how to submit an application. You must submit your rebate application no later than 6 months from the date of vehicle purchase.
For assistance with the eGrants system, please contact: Instructional video: AFV Rebate - General Info & Required Documents (MP4) For information on the AFV Rebate Program call: (717) 705-0374 New, Pre-Owned, and Demonstration vehicles with a final purchase price of $45,000 or less (purchase or lease): Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle Compressed natural gas vehicle Electric motorcycle (Does not include electric scooters) One-time pre-owned vehicles: Odometer reading of 75,000 miles or less Maximum of seven years old Final purchase price of $45,000 or less Purchased from a registered dealer Final purchase price of $45,000 or less Odometer reading: Over 500 and less than 10,000 miles Additional low-income rebates: An additional $1,000 is available to applicants who meet low-income requirements.
For details, see Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Guidelines .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Pennsylvania residents with total household income below 400% of the Federal Income Poverty Level purchasing or leasing a qualifying new or used alternative fuel vehicle priced at $45,000 or less. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $3,000 (BEV), $1,500 (PHEV), $500 (other alt-fuel/electric motorcycle) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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