DEP Now Accepting Applications For Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates of from $500 to $2,000. (formal notice)

The deadline for applications is December 31 or after the first 250 rebates are paid.

To qualify for the rebate, the alternative fuel vehicle must be registered in this Commonwealth and be operated primarily within this Commonwealth. The rebate will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis in the order in which they are received.

Rebate request forms and required documentation must be submitted to the Department no later than 6 months after the vehicle is purchased.

The following rebates are offered:
-- $2,000 rebate for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) (battery system capacity equal/greater than 10 kWh) or battery electric vehicle (EV) (battery system capacity equal/greater than 10 kWh); does not include electric motorcycle, scooter, ATV or low speed electric vehicle.

-- $1,000 rebate for a PHEV or EV (battery system capacity less than 10 kWh); does not include electric motorcycle, scooter, ATV or low speed electric vehicle.

-- $1,000 rebate for a natural gas fueled vehicle; original equipment manufacturer (OEM)/certified retrofit only.

-- $1,000 rebate for a propane fueled vehicle; OEM/certified retrofit only.

-- $1,000 rebate for a hydrogen or fuel cell vehicle, or both.

-- $500 rebate for an electric motorcycle, scooter, ATV or other low speed electric vehicle if registered in this Commonwealth.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit DEP’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates webpage.