New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the recent addition of $12 million to the state’s Drive Clean Rebate program.
The program offers a point-of-sale rebate that reduces the upfront costs of purchasing or leasing an electric vehicle. Rebates are available on more than 60 models of vehicles with a base Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of less than $42,000 and range from $500 to $2,000. The average customer saves up to $2,000.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority administers the rebate, which is offered by car dealers.
In addition, the state awarded $2.7 million in Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle program grants to 10 municipalities for the purchase of all-battery electric vehicles and to 20 municipalities for the purchase of Level 2 charging ports, direct current fast charge pedestals, and hydrogen fueling nozzles.
“Today’s grant recipients are setting a clean, green example for the rest of the State and country,” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said. “Buying electric vehicles and installing charging stations will help these municipalities, as well as residents and visitors, and shows how these communities are making it a priority to reduce climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions.”
Awards ranged from $5,000 to $358,984.
The largest grant was awarded to the city of Canandaigua for eight Level 2 charging ports.