Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program

Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) Program is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Offers rebates to Connecticut residents purchasing or leasing eligible new or used battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from licensed Connecticut dealerships.

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High Contrast Mode On or Off switch Department of Energy & Environmental Protection The Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) offers incentives to Connecticut residents who purchase or lease an eligible new or used battery electric (BEV) or, plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicle from a licensed Connecticut automobile dealership or original equipment manufacturer.

CHEAPR's Rebate+ program offers additional incentives to certain income qualified Connecticut residents 2 who purchase or lease an eligible new or used battery electric (BEV) or, plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicle from a licensed Connecticut automobile dealership or original equipment manufacturer.

Effective October 15, 2026 , the following incentive level change is in effect for new battery electric vehicles (BEVs): BEV Standard Rebate: increased to $1,500 from $1,000 Rebate+ incentives, which provide additional incentives for prequalified low- and moderate-income families to consider a new or used EV, will remain the same at this time.

Therefore with Rebate+ New, which stacks with the Standard Rebate, the new total savings will be the following: Rebate+ New BEV: $1,500 + $3,000 = $4,500 The Standard Rebate for PHEVs will remain at $500. This means that Rebate+ New for PHEVs will remain at $2,000 ($500 + $1,500). The Rebate+ Used incentives will remain unchanged as well.

Note: The new incentive levels apply to the purchase or lease of any eligible vehicle on and after October 15, 2026. What are the CHEAPR incentive amounts? 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 therefore burning no gasoline.

Rebate+ New Incentive (Standard + Rebate+): $4,500 Rebate+ Used Incentive: $5,000 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.

Rebate+ New Incentive (Standard + Rebate+): $2,000 Rebate+ Used Incentive: $3,000 How do I apply for CHEAPR? The Standard rebate is applied for through the dealer when you purchase or lease a new eligible vehicle from a Connecticut franchised new automobile dealer or original equipment manufacturer (i.e. Polestar, Rivian, Tesla).

The Standard rebate will be taken off the purchase price of your vehicle and your dealer will complete and submit all necessary application materials for you. View Eligible New Vehicle Models & Trims Rebate+ New qualifying individuals 2 are eligible to receive a Standard rebate and an additional rebate (Rebate+ New) at the time of purchase.

Before you purchase or lease a new eligible vehicle, you must apply for a Rebate+ New incentive on the CHEAPR Application portal and present the voucher information to the dealer. The combined Standard and Rebate+ New incentive amount will be credited to your final purchase or lease. For information on purchasing an eligible Tesla, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions .

Rebate+ New qualifying individuals 1 are eligible to receive a Standard rebate and an additional rebate (Rebate+ New) at the time of purchase. Before you purchase or lease a new eligible vehicle , you must apply for a prequalification voucher on the CHEAPR Application portal and present the voucher information to the dealer.

Rebate+ Used qualifying individuals 2 are eligible to receive a rebate for the purchase or lease of a used eligible vehicle . View Eligible Used Vehicle Models & Trims There are two options to receive your Rebate+ Used incentive when considering the purchase or lease of a used eligible vehicle : Before you make a purchase : Apply for a Rebate+ Used incentive through the CHEAPR Application portal.

Then present the voucher information to the dealer and your Rebate+ Used incentive amount will be credited to your final purchase or lease price. After you make a purchase : Use the CHEAPR Application portal to apply for a Rebate+ Used incentive. After completing the application, you will have the option to receive your incentive by check or electronically.

What are the CHEAPR incentive amounts? 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...

therefore burning no gasoline. Rebate+ New Incentive: Standard + $2,000 = $4,250 Rebate+ Used Incentive: $3,000 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.

Rebate+ New Incentive: Standard + $1,500 = $2,250 Rebate+ Used Incentive: $1,125 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.

Rebate+ New Incentive: Standard + $2,000 = $9,500 Rebate+ Used Incentive: $7,500 Dealers new to the CHEAPR program must first complete the CHEAPR Dealer Enrollment form to receive their unique Dealer ID. After completing the Dealer Enrollment form, the dealer may then create an account on the CHEAPR Dealer Application portal.

Note: Dealers currently enrolled do not have to re-enroll to continue participating in the CHEAPR program and go directly to the CHEAPR Dealer Application portal. 1 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is the recommended sale price as determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer. This price does not include destination fees or any additional upgrades that the consumer elects to add on.

A CHEAPR eligible EV must have a base MSRP less than $50,000. 2 Rebate+ qualifying individuals must meet one of these criteria: Have income less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Participate in a qualifying state or federal income qualifying program Reside in an Environmental Justice (EJ) Community or Distressed Municipality For more information, visit the Rebate+ and our Frequently Asked Questions pages.

For detailed information about the CHEAPR program please visit the CHEAPR Resources or Frequently Asked Questions pages for program related materials. If you have any questions please Contact Us . Content last updated October 14, 2026