Connecticut electric vehicle tax credits, rebates and incentives
Use this tool to find Connecticut generally available and qualifying tax credits, incentives and rebates that may apply to your purchase or lease of an electric vehicle. You'll find the… latest federal, Connecticut, local municipality, utility and automaker-sponsored programs that can reduce the price of your next EV or PHEV. We’re constantly updating the list of available programs, so make sure to check back often for the latest opportunities.
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Customer Cash
$15,000Maximum RebateReceive a customer bonus when you purchase or lease a select, new 2025 Audi model.* *Audi of America, Inc. will pay a $1,500 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi A7 55/S7, Q3 40/Q3 S line 45; a $2,000 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi A3 Sedan 40, S6 Sedan, Q5 40/Q5 S line 45; a $3,000 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback S line 45/SQ5 Sportback, Q7 45, Q8 55; a $4,000 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi A4 Sedan 40/A4 Sedan 45/S4 Sedan, SQ7; a $5,000 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi A5 Sportback 40/A5 Sportback 45, A6 Sedan 45/A6 Sedan 55, SQ5; a $5,500 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi Q7 55; a $10,000 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi A8 55/S8 through participating dealers. MY25 All-new A5 Sedan and S5 Sedan, MY25 All-new Q5, SQ5, Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback, a $2,000 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi Q5 S line 55 TFSI e quattro; a $2,500 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron 55 RWD/A6 Sportback e-tron 60, Q6 e-tron 60; a $3,000 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 45 RWD/Q4 e-tron 55/Q4 Sportback e-tron 55; a $3,500 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron 50 RWD; a $5,000 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT performance; a $15,000 customer bonus when you purchase or lease a new, unused 2025 Audi S e-tron GT through participating dealers. MY25 All-new A5 Sedan and S5 Sedan, MY25 All-new Q5, SQ5, Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback, among other vehicles, are not eligible for this offer Offer ends 09/02/2025. Customer bonus applied toward purchase or lease and is not redeemable for cash. Offer not valid in Puerto Rico. See your local Audi dealer or, for general product information, call 1-800-FOR-AUDI. (C) 2025 Audi of America, Inc.Customer Bonus Cash
$10,500Maximum RebateCustomers purchasing select Volkswagen models may be eligible for bonus cash incentive. Cash Bonus is in lieu of VWFS special APR, See your Volkswagen retailer for complete details.Clean Vehicle Offer
$10,000Maximum RebateEligible customers may receive rebate towards the purchase or finance on select vehicles. Residency restrictions apply.Customer Cash
$7,750Maximum RebateContact dealer for details. Must take delivery by 09/02/2025. (25CS1)Customer Cash
$7,750Maximum RebateContact dealer for details. Must take delivery by 09/02/2025. (25CS1)Customer Cash
$7,500Maximum RebateCustomer Cash from Kia America for the purchase of a new Kia. Customer Cash must be applied toward the purchase of a new Kia and not available for cash. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 08-04-2025. Limited inventory available. Offer not available for leases. See Kia retailer for available stock.Federal Credit
$7,500Maximum RebateUnder the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers taxpayers a Clean Vehicle Tax Credit of $3,750 or $7,500 depending on model eligibility for the purchase of a new plug-in electric vehicle. Beginning January 1, 2024, Clean Vehicle Tax Credits may be initiated and approved at the point of sale at participating dealerships registered with the IRS. Dealers will be responsible for submitting Clean Vehicle Tax Credit information to the IRS. Buyers are advised to obtain a copy of an IRS "time of sale" report, confirming it was submitted successfully by the dealer. To be eligible:
- A vehicle must have undergone final assembly in North America (the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, or Mexico).
- Critical mineral and battery component requirements determine credit amount.
- Maximum MSRP of $55,000 for cars and $80,000 for SUVs/trucks/vans.
- Income eligibility applies depending on modified adjusted gross income (AGI) and tax filing status.
To learn more, visit https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credits-for-new-clean-vehicles-purchased-in-2023-or-after
Military Lender Offer
$5,000Maximum RebateSpecial BMW Incentive offer is valid at any authorized BMW Center in the United States. Incentive offer is subject to change without prior notice. BMW of North America, LLC requires presentation of a photo ID, your BMW Manufacturer Certificate with a unique Customer ID, and Offer Code. One incentive per customer, per offer code, per calendar year for new BMW vehicles. Eligible military member, first responders and 911 dispatchers must be the purchaser. See your authorized BMW Center for complete program details.State Rebate
$3,500Maximum RebateThe Department of Energy and Environmental Protection through the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) program offers a Standard Rebate amount of $500, or a total of $3,500 (which includes the Rebate+ New offer for pre-qualified low-income applicants). Offer available to residents who purchase or lease a new eligible battery electric vehicle from a participating Connecticut franchised new automobile dealer or an original equipment manufacturer. Applicants may receive this incentive at point-of-sale through participating dealers, or apply for a consumer-direct rebate after purchase or lease of eligible vehicles. To qualify:
- Base MSRP of vehicle not to exceed $50,000.
- Must be a Connecticut resident. Active-duty military members stationed in Connecticut will be eligible to apply.
- Vehicle must be registered with the Connecticut DMV for a minimum of 24 consecutive months.
- Must retain ownership for a minimum of 24 consecutive months immediately after the vehicle purchase or lease date.
- Leased vehicles must have a lease term of at least 24 months.
- Applicants are limited to one CHEAPR rebate every 24 months and two per lifetime.
Additional information:
- For the $3,500 (Standard Rebate combined with Rebate+ New), applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Reside in an Environmental Justice (EJ) Community or Distressed Municipality.
- Participate in a qualifying state or federal income qualifying program.
- Have an income level less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
To learn more, visit https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Air/Mobile-Sources/CHEAPR/CHEAPR---Home
Conquest Offer
$3,000Maximum RebateCurrent owners/lessees of one of the qualifying vehicles (2011 model year or newer Acura, Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volvo, Porsche, Tesla, Genesis, Polestar, Rivian) are eligible to use this offer toward the purchase or lease of one of the new and unused models.. Trade-in Not Required. Cannot be combined with loyalty offers. Proof of qualifying vehicle required. See dealer for details.Customer Cash
$3,000Maximum RebatePurchase Allowance applies to select MY24 and MY25 Volvo vehicles sold as a cash purchase or financed through Volvo Car Financial Services (VCFS), the Purchase Allowance is not combinable with vehicles sold with the Promotional APR Financing Rate through Volvo Car Financial Services (VCFS). Available to qualified customers that meet Volvo Car Financial Services (VCFS) credit standards at authorized Volvo Cars Retailers. Not everyone will qualify for credit approval. Advertised financing does not include taxes, title, registration, license, and other dealer fees. Car shown with optional equipment. All offers are subject to vehicle availability. Must take delivery of vehicle between August 01, 2025 and September 02, 2025. See your participating Volvo Cars Retailer for details.Customer Cash
$3,000Maximum RebateNot available with special financing, lease and some other offers. See dealer for details.Loyalty Offer
$3,000Maximum RebateThe Polestar Loyalty Program offer is available for eligible Polestar customers that own,/lease or have owned/leased a Polestar vehicle.Affiliations, Clubs or Groups Offer
$2,000Maximum RebateEligible customers may receive bonus cash incentive. Cash incentive may be incompatible with certain finance types or other cash programs, based on individual program rules. Residency restrictions apply. (39CSV)Employee Pricing
$2,000Maximum RebateEligible customers may receive bonus cash incentive. Cash incentive may be incompatible with certain finance types or other cash programs, based on individual program rules. Residency restrictions apply. (39CSU)Employee Pricing
$2,000Maximum RebateEligible customers may receive bonus cash incentive. Cash incentive may be incompatible with certain finance types or other cash programs, based on individual program rules. Residency restrictions apply. (39CRU)
2025 Kia EV6
$16,000Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates+ more qualifying rebates2025 Jeep Wagoneer S
$15,250Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates+ more qualifying rebates2025 Audi S e-tron GT
$15,000Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates+ more qualifying rebates2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$14,000Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates+ more qualifying rebates2026 Kia EV9
$12,500Vehicle Rebates$100Charging Rebates+ more qualifying rebates2024 Audi RS e-tron GT
$12,500Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates+ more qualifying rebates2026 Tesla Model Y
$11,000Vehicle Rebates$100Charging Rebates2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
$11,000Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates2024 Honda Prologue
$11,000Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV
$11,000Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV
$11,000Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates2025 Tesla Model Y
$11,000Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates2025 Tesla Model 3
$11,000Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates2025 Kia Niro EV
$11,000Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates+ more qualifying rebates2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV
$11,000Vehicle Rebates$1,100Charging Rebates
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Federal EV Tax Credits Overview
Shopping for an electric vehicle (EV) or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)? According to the landmark Inflation Reduction Act of August 2022, you can get up to $7,500 in tax credits if you purchase an EV or a PHEV, but it very much depends on the make and model you're considering. We'll give you the highlights here and encourage you to visit our in-depth analysis of the Inflation Reduction Act for full details. Additional incentives may be provided at the state and local levels, but our purpose here is to summarize federal EV tax incentives, not state and local incentives.
Federal EV Tax Credit Incentive #1: North American Final Assembly
You can't get any EV tax credits or PHEV tax credits unless the vehicle was assembled in North America, full stop. In the short run, this leaves some automakers out in the cold, but the idea is to create a new incentive to build clean vehicles right here on our home turf. Notably, meeting this final assembly requirement doesn't automatically mean you get a tax credit -- it just gets your foot in the door. Provided that the vehicle is assembled in North America, it may qualify for federal tax credits if further conditions are met. Specifically, the maximum $7,500 federal EV tax credit is made up of two separate $3,750 credits, one targeting EV battery minerals and the other EV battery components.
Federal EV Tax Credit Incentive #2: Origin of Critical Battery Minerals ($3,750 Tax Credit)
As with vehicle assembly, the U.S. government also wants to move the sourcing of critical battery minerals closer to home, at least in terms of trade partnerships. To this end, increasing percentages of critical EV battery minerals must be sourced from the U.S. itself or a U.S. free-trade partner, starting with 40% for 2023. The minimum percentage escalates quickly to 80% by 2027. Unless the EV or PHEV you purchase meets this requirement, you won't have access to at least half of the $7,500 maximum federal EV tax credit.
Federal EV Tax Credit Incentive #3: Origin of Battery Components ($3,750 Tax Credit)
Moving back to the assembly side, the U.S. likewise wants to incentivize the production of battery components at home or in free-trade partner countries. To enable this half of the $7,500 maximum tax credit for 2023, at least 50% of your vehicle's battery components must have been produced in the U.S. or in countries that have free-trade agreements with the U.S. Note that the minimum threshold escalates steadily to a full 100% by 2029, whereas the previous requirement regarding battery minerals stops (for now) at 80% in 2027.
Federal EV Tax Credit Incentive #4: No Involvement by Blacklisted Countries After 2023
Here's another one that's just about getting your foot in the door. In a not-so-subtle shot at China, which jumped out to a big lead in the EV battery business, the U.S. government has stipulated that once the calendar year flips to 2024, the EV or PHEV you purchase won't qualify for federal EV tax credits if any battery components came from a "foreign entity of concern," a short list that includes China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. For 2025, the stipulation will extend to critical battery minerals. Here again we can expect some short-term pain for automakers as they pivot from dependence on Chinese suppliers, but the financial incentives pushing that pivot are strong.
Federal EV Tax Credit Incentive #5: Price Limits
We use the plural because it depends on the type of vehicle you're considering. If it's an SUV, van, or pickup truck, it can't cost more than $80,000 or else it's not eligible for federal EV tax credits. For all other vehicle types, the eligibility limit drops to $55,000. The point of this incentive is to stimulate production of relatively affordable EVs as opposed to ultra-luxury models.
Federal EV Tax Credit Incentive #6: Buyer Income Limits
Finally, there's the question of how much money the buyer makes. Clearly the government wants to incentivize EV purchases within the middle class, because if you file your taxes as an individual, you won't qualify for federal EV tax credits unless you have a modified gross adjusted income (MAGI) of less than $150,000. If you file as head of household, that limit increases to $225,000, while joint filers can have a combined MAGI of up to $300,000.