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Last Updated July 5, 2023

Program Overview

Category:

Financial Incentive

State:

Connecticut

Incentive Type:

Rebate Program

Administrator:

N/A

Start Date:

N/A

Expiration Date:

N/A

Web Site:

Applicable Sectors:

Residential, Residential, Residential

Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:

Plug-in Electric Hybrid Vehicles, Passenger Electric Vehicles, Zero Emission Vehicles

Summary

Note: Effective March 29, 2023, the CHEAPR program is a point-of-sale (POS) rebate. Customers can receive their CHEAPR rebate at the dealer.

The Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) offers incentives for Connecticut residents who purchase or lease fuel cell electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or battery electric vehicles. The incentive value will vary depending on the fuel type. Adders are available for qualified individuals under Rebate+ New and Rebate+ Used; to qualify, a customer must either 1) reside in an Environmental Justice Community or Distressed Municipality, 2) participate in a qualifying state or federal program (e.g. SNAP or Medicaid), or 3) have an income less that 300% of the federal poverty level. For more information, visit the program website.

Incentive Levels


Plug-In Hybrids  
Battery Electric Vehicles   
Fuel Cell Vehicles
Standard Rebate   
$750
$2,250
$7,500
Rebate+ New
$1,500
$2,000
$2,000
Rebate+ Used
$1,125
$3,000
$7,500