Important Notice: The applications for the DRIVE EV and the Erika Niedowski E-Bike Rebate Programs reopened and are now live! DRIVE EV Applicants: Please be aware that rebate amounts for NEW zero-emission vehicles have been adjusted due to limited funding availability. We are actively working to maximize these program funds to ensure that Rhode Islanders making these purchases or leases can benefit from receiving a state rebate. Click here to learn more.
EV Programs DRIVEEV provides rebates of up to $1500.00 for the purchase or lease of new battery electric vehicles and fuel-cell electric vehicles and up to $1,000.00 for new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The program also offers rebates of up to $1,000.00 for the purchase or lease of used battery electric vehicles and fuel-cell electric vehicle and up to $750.00 for used plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Learn More DRIVE+ provides additional incentives of up to $1,500.00 for qualified Rhode Islanders who purchase or lease an eligible electric vehicle and meet certain income requirements. To qualify for the DRIVE+ rebate, applicants must participate in a State or Federal income- qualified program OR submit the Self-Attestation Form of Income (attached to the application) for those applicants who do not participate in an income-qualified program but meet the income-eligibility requirements highlighted below. Learn More DRIVEEV FLEET provides EV rebates of $1,500.00 for the purchase or lease of new battery electric vehicles and fuel-cell electric vehicles for qualified small businesses, non-profits, and public sector entities, or, $1,000.00 for the purchase or lease of used battery electric vehicles and fuel-cell electric vehicles. Learn More Click here to read the terms and conditions for the DRIVE EV Rebate Program.
