Massachusetts |
Plug-In Hybrid Electric and Zero Emission Vehicle Rebates |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) Program offers residents, non-profits, and businesses rebates of up to $2,500 toward the purchase or lease of eligible all-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles and up to $1,500 for the purchase or lease of eligible plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Eligible non-profit and business fleet vehicles may include rental cars, company cars, and delivery vehicles. Vehicle purchase prices must be below $50,000. Applicants must apply within three months of the vehicle purchase or lease date and must retain ownership of the vehicle for a minimum of 36 months. For more information, including application and eligibility requirements, see the MOR-EV website.
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Massachusetts |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Residential customers of participating Massachusetts municipal light plants (MLPs) may be eligible for a free or discounted Level 2 EV charging station through the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company’s Home Energy Loss Prevention Services (HELPS) program. Incentives vary by MLP. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including participating MLPs, see the HELPS EV Charger Incentive website.
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Massachusetts |
Zero-Emission Truck Rebates |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) Trucks Program offers rebates to public and private fleets for the purchase of all-electric and fuel cell electric trucks with a purchase price of more than $50,000 and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 8,500 pounds (lbs.). Rebate amounts are available in a declining three block rate structure, determined by the number of trucks per weight group. Rebates will be offered in the following amounts:
GVWR (lbs.)
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Block Size (Number of Trucks, per Block)
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Block 1
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Block 2
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Block 3
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8,501-10,000
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200
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$7,500
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$6,735
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$5,419
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10,001-14,000
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200
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$15,000
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$12,750
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$10,838
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14,001-16,000
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100
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$30,000
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$25,500
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$21,675
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16,001-19,500
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100
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$45,000
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$38,250
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$32,513
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19,501-26,000
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100
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$60,000
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$51,000
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$43,350
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26,001-33,000
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50
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$75,000
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$63,750
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$54,188
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33,001+
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50
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$90,000
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$76,500
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$65,025
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Purchasers of vehicles with a GVWR of greater than 14,000 lbs. can apply for a voucher to reserve a rebate at the current rebate block value. A voucher may be provided to an applicant who has demonstrated an intent to purchase, which may be evidenced by a completed purchase order. Applicable vehicles that are registered or operate with an environmental justice community are eligible for an increased rebate amount. Applicants must apply for a rebate following the purchase and registration of the truck in Massachusetts and must retain ownership of the truck for a minimum of 36 months. MOR-EV Trucks rebates cannot be combined with funds from the Department of Environmental Protection Volkswagen Settlement-Funded Grant & Incentive Programs.
Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit the MOR-EV Rebate Program website.
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Massachusetts |
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Program Authorization |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) must establish a rebate program for the purchase or lease of ZEVs. Rebates between $3,500 and $5,000 must be available for the purchase or lease of new or pre-owned light-duty ZEVs. Eligible light-duty ZEVs may not have a purchase price above $55,000. DOER must also offer a rebate of at least $4,500 for the purchase or lease of medium- or heavy-duty ZEVs or for the trade-in of a light-duty internal combustion engine vehicle for the purchase of a light-duty ZEV. DOER must offer low-income residents an additional rebate of $1,500. Eligible applicants include residents, corporate fleets, and tribal entities. DOER must publish rebate program data and participation annually, and assess program effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a triennial basis. DOER may promulgate regulations to ensure effective program implementation. Additional requirements apply.
(Reference House Bill 5060, 2022 and Chapter 25A, Section 19)
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