Search Federal and State Laws and Incentives

Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Purchase Vouchers

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provides incentives for all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks and buses. Incentives are released on a staggered schedule and are distributed based on the following criteria:

Eligible vehicles must be in operation 80% of the time and for a minimum of five years. School buses may only receive the maximum funding amount if the vehicle is domiciled within half a mile of a disadvantaged community. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including voucher availability and vehicle eligibility, see the NYSERDA New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provides rebates of up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of a new eligible EV. An eligible vehicle must:

• Be a four-wheeled motor vehicle manufactured for use on public streets, roads, and highways;
• Have a gross vehicle weight rating of not more than 8,500 pounds;
• Have a maximum speed of at least 55 miles per hour; and,
• Be propelled at least in part by an electric motor that draws electricity from a hydrogen fuel cell or from a battery that has a capacity of at least four kilowatt-hours, and is capable of being charged by an external source of electricity.

Rebate amounts vary based on a vehicle’s all-electric range and manufacturer’s suggested retail price. For more information, including a list of eligible vehicles, see the NYSERDA Drive Clean Rebate website.

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate and ZEV Fueling Infrastructure Grant for Municipalities

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) Municipal ZEV Program offers rebates to cities, towns, villages, counties, and New York City boroughs for the purchase or lease of eligible ZEVs and grants for purchase and installation of public ZEV fueling infrastructure. Rebates of up to $7,500 are available for ZEVs and up to $500,000 for ZEV fueling infrastructure. ZEV rebate amounts vary based on a vehicle’s all-electric range and gross vehicle weight rating. Municipalities may apply for multiple ZEV rebates, worth up to $375,000, and multiple ZEV infrastructure grants, worth up to $500,000. Additional rules and conditions apply. For more information, including eligible projects and application periods, see the NYSDEC Grant Funding for Municipalities website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Charge Ready NY program offers rebates for public and private entities toward the purchase and installation of Level 2 EV charging station at public parking facilities, workplaces, and multi-unit dwellings. Rebates are available for $4,000 per port. Disadvantaged communities may receive an additional rebate of $500 per Level 2 EV charging station. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application guidelines, see the NYSERDA Charge Ready NY website.

Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Station Incentive - National Grid

Owners of DCFC that meet all of the following requirements are eligible for an annual per connector incentive:

• Minimum power capacity of 50 kilowatts (kW) in a single- or parallel-output configuration.
• A commonly accepted non-proprietary standard connector.
• Publicly accessible, without restriction or fees for parking.

For more information, including annual incentive amounts, see the National Grid Clean Transportation Programs website.

Non-Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program - ConEdison

ConEdison PowerReady EV Charging Infrastructure Program provides business and municipal customers with installation and funding support for the installation of qualifying Level 2 or direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Additional funding is available for eligible projects located within disadvantaged communities. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including the participant guide and application, see the ConEdison PowerReady EV Charging Infrastructure Program website.

Non-Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program - Central Hudson

Central Hudson EV Make Ready Program provides business and municipal customers with installation and funding support to install qualifying Level 2 or direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Additional funding is available for eligible projects located within disadvantaged communities. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including the participation guide and application, see the Central Hudson EV Infrastructure Make-Ready Program website.

Non-Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program - Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R)

The O&R POWERREADY EV Program provides commercial customers with installation and funding support to install approved Level 2 or direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Additional funding is available for eligible projects located within disadvantaged communities. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including the participant guide and application, see the O&R POWERREADY EV Program website.

Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Station Incentive - Central Hudson

Commercial customers that own DCFC stations may receive an annual incentive per connector. To be eligible, owners of DCFC stations must:

• Ensure each qualifying port is capable of dispensing 50 kW or more;
• Use a commonly accepted non-proprietary standard connector; and,
• Be publicly accessible, without restriction or fees for parking.

Incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including annual incentive amounts, see the Central Hudson DCFC Incentive Program website.

Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Station Incentive - NYSEG

Owners of DCFC may receive an annual incentive per connector. To be eligible, owners of DCFC must:

• Ensure each qualifying port is capable of dispensing 50 kW or more;
• Use a commonly accepted non-proprietary standard connector; and,
• Be publicly accessible, without restriction or fees for parking.

The full incentive is available for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations rated with power capacity of 75 kW and higher, and a 60% incentive is available for ports rated 50 kW to 74 kW. Payments are made annually from the date equipment is placed in service, through 2025.

Incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including annual incentive amounts, see the New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) DCFC Incentive Program website.

Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Station Incentive - Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R)

Owners of DCFC stations may receive an annual incentive per connector. To be eligible, owners of DCFC stations must:

• Ensure each qualifying port is capable of dispensing 50 kW or more;
• Use a commonly accepted non-proprietary standard connector; and,
• Be publicly accessible, without restriction or fees for parking.

Incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including annual incentive amounts, see the O&R DCFC Incentive Program website.

Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Stations - RG&E

Owners of DCFC stations may receive an annual incentive per connector. To be eligible, owners of DCFC stations must:

• Ensure each qualifying port is capable of dispensing 50 kW or more;
• Use a commonly accepted non-proprietary standard connector; and,
• Be publicly accessible, without restriction or fees for parking.

Incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including annual incentive amounts, see the Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) DCFC Incentive Program website.

Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Fleet Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program – ConEdison

ConEdison offers MHD fleets incentives of up to 85% of the installation costs of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Participants may receive a maximum award of $1.2 million. For more information, see the ConEdison MHD EV Charging Infrastructure Program website.