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Alternative Fuel Tax Incentives and Credits in Connecticut


Tax incentives and/or other rebates, credits, incentives or related initiaves for drivers of alternative fuel vehicles or for other uses of alternative fuel in Connecticut.


Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspection Exemption

Vehicles powered exclusively by electricity are exempt from state motor vehicle emissions inspections. For more information, see the Connecticut Emissions Program website.

(Reference Connecticut General Statues 14-164c)


Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate

The Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program (CHEAPR) offers point-of-sale rebates of up to $9,500 for the incremental cost to purchase or lease a FCEV, EV, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The manufacturer suggested retail price for new eligible vehicles may not exceed $50,000.

CHEAPR offers an additional rebate, Rebate Plus, for qualifying individuals who purchase or lease a new or pre-owned eligible vehicle. Rebate Plus applicants must reside in an environmental justice community or distressed municipality, participate in a qualifying state or federal income program, or have an income less than 300% the federal poverty line. The CHEAPR rebate may only be combined with the Rebate Plus for the purchase or lease of new vehicles.

Rebates are offered in the following amounts:

Vehicle Type CHEAPR Standard Rebate Plus - New Vehicle Rebate Plus - Used Vehicle
PHEV $750 $1,500 $1,125
EV $2,250 $2,000 $3,000
FCEV $7,500 $2,000 $7,500

Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection CHEAPR website.

(Reference Connecticut General Statutes 22a-202)


Loans for Residential Charging or Natural Gas Fueling Infrastructure

The Connecticut Green Bank offers Smart-E low-interest loans for Connecticut electric vehicle (EV) drivers to purchase Level 2 and direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations or natural gas vehicle fueling equipment. To qualify, applicants must own and occupy the residence at which the EV charging stations or natural gas fueling equipment will be installed. For more information, see the Connecticut Green Bank Smart-E Loans website.


Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Requirement

An individual may not park a motor vehicle in a parking space equipped with a public charging station unless that vehicle is a EV. An infraction applies for non-EVs that park in spaces with public charging stations.

(Reference House Bill 7140, 2019 and Connecticut General Statutes 16-19ggg)


Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charging Station Rebates - Norwich Public Utilities

Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) offers rebates eligible customers for the purchase or lease of a new or previously-owned EV or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and the purchase and installation of a qualified EV charging station. Rebates are available in the following amounts:

Vehicle Type Rebate Amount
New PHEV $1000
New EV $1,500
Used PHEV, Model Year (MY) 2019 or newer $500
Used EV, MY 2019 or newer $1,000

EV Charging Station Type Rebate Amount
Residential Level 2 $1,000
Commercial, workplace or multifamily Level 2 $3,000
Commercial, public Level 2 $4,000

For more information, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, see the NPU Electric Vehicle and Charging Rebate Program website.


Electric Vehicle (EV) Deployment Goal

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released the EV Roadmap for Connecticut (Roadmap), a framework to accelerate EV adoption. The Roadmap sets a state goal for 20% of the statewide light-duty fleet, or 500,000 vehicles, to be EVs by 2030. The Roadmap complements strategies identified in the Zero Emission Vehicle Deployment Support, including fleet electrification, expanding EV charging station infrastructure, establishing EV charging stations interoperability criteria, minimizing grid impacts, advancing building codes, streamlining permitting requirements, leveraging incentives, and increasing education and outreach. For more information, see the DEEP Roadmap website.


Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Incentive – Eversource

Eversource offers residential customers an incentive of up to $200 to enroll in a demand response managed charging program. For more information, see the Eversource ConnectedSolutions website.


Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Support

Connecticut utilities joined the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), committing to create a network of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific of the United States. NEHC utility members agree to ensure efficient and effective fast charging deployment plans that enable long distance EV travel, avoiding duplication among coalition utilities, and complement existing corridor DCFC sites. For more information, including a list of participating utilities and states, see the NEHC website.


Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate - Eversource

Eversource offers residential customers a rebate of up to $1,000 for the purchase and installation of a qualified Level 2 EV charging station. For more information, see the Eversource Charging Station Rebates website.


Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Policies for Condominiums

Beginning October 1, 2022, condominium associations may not prohibit or restrict the installation or use of EV charging stations. These entities may put reasonable restrictions on EV charging stations, but the policies may not discourage or add obstacles to the use of EV charging stations. Reasonable restrictions may not increase the cost of the EV charging station or reduce its efficiency or performance. The EV charging station installer must obtain appropriate approvals from the common interest development association, comply with applicable architectural standards, engage a licensed installation contractor, provide a certificate of insurance, register the EV charging station with the association, meet health and building standards, and pay for the electricity usage, maintenance, and other costs associated with the EV charging station until it is removed by the homeowner.

(Reference Connecticut General Statutes 47-68a and 47-261b)


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