Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR)
Quick Summary
Connecticut residents can receive a rebate at the time of purchase or lease for eligible battery electric, plug-in hybrid, or fuel cell vehicles from a licensed Connecticut dealer. Standard rebates range from $500–$1,000 for battery electric and plug-in hybrids (with a $50,000 MSRP cap), and qualifying low-income households in Environmental Justice Communities, Distressed Municipalities, or those earning under 300% of federal poverty level can stack additional Rebate+ incentives for combined savings up to $5,000 for used vehicles. The rebate is applied directly at the dealership for Standard and most Rebate+ New purchases, or can be claimed after purchase through the CHEAPR Application portal.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 22163
- Last Updated
- 5/12/2026
Eligibility
Program 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 $500 $1,000 $1,000 Rebate+ New $1,500 $3,000 $3,000 Rebate+ Used $3,000 $5,000 $5,000
Note: Rebate+ values are adders, so the total incentive is the Standard value plus the Rebate+ value.
E.G., the Rebate+ New for a battery vehicle is $1,000 + $3,000 for a total of $4,000.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.