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Drive Clean Rebate for Electric Cars

Drive Clean Rebate — Point-of-Sale EV Incentive

Supports New York EV adoption through point-of-sale rebates for eligible new vehicles.

Between cyclesNew York State Energy Research and Development AuthorityUnited StatesEligible in New York

The Drive Clean Rebate is a point-of-sale incentive program administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority that reduces the purchase or lease price of new plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles at the time of transaction. Funded through the Clean Energy Fund's transportation portfolio, the rebate is applied directly by NYSERDA-registered participating dealers —

Point-of-sale rebates of $500 to $2,000 for new plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles purchased or leased from participating New York State dealers, available to residents, businesses, and government entities.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Rebate
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nyserda.ny.gov