Vehicle Replacement Program

Idaho's Vehicle Replacement Program offers rebate reimbursements to cover a percentage of costs when replacing eligible diesel vehicles with new electric, propane, or compressed natural gas vehicles, plus funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. You must submit a complete application by September 22, 2025 through DEQ's AmpliFund system, and if awarded, you have until July 15, 2027 to complete the replacement and infrastructure work while scrapping the old vehicle within 90 days of replacement.

This competitive program provides customers with rebate reimbursements for vehicle replacement costs and EV infrastructure installation when upgrading to eligible new vehicles (electric, propane, or CNG). The 2025 funding cycle offers approximately $4 million total; applicants must submit by September 22, 2025 and comply with strict timelines: ordering within 60 days of award, scrapping existing vehicles within 90 days, and completing all work by July 15, 2027.

The Vehicle Replacement Program is administered by Idaho DEQ and funded by VW Settlement and EPA Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants, providing approximately $4 million in 2025 for reimbursement rebates covering a percentage of eligible vehicle and infrastructure costs. The competitive application process requires orders within 60 days of award, vehicle scrapping within 90 days of replacement, and project completion by July 15, 2027; applicants apply through AmpliFund and can reference the 2025 Application Guide for assistance.