Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Rebates

The Driving Rhode Island to Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE EV) rebate program offers rebates for the purchase or lease of ZEVs and PHEVs. Rebate amounts vary based on vehicle type:

Vehicle Technology Maximum Rebate Amount
ZEV $2,500 for a new vehicle; $1,500 for a pre-owned vehicle
PHEV $1,500 for a new vehicle; $750 for a pre-owned vehicle

ZEVs include all-electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. New vehicles may not have a purchase price above $60,000, and pre-owned vehicles may not have a purchase price above $40,000. All eligible vehicles must be purchased on or after July 7, 2022. An additional rebate of up to $2,000 is available to applicants that participate in a state or federal income-qualified program. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including a list of income-qualified programs, see the DRIVE EV and DRIVE EV+ websites.

Jurisdiction: Rhode Island

Type: State Incentives

Enacted: Jan 29, 2015

Technologies: EVs, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, PHEVs

See all Rhode Island Laws and Incentives.