Washington State to offer instant rebate program for electric vehicle leases

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OLYMPIA, Wash. – Governor Jay Inslee (D) and the Washington State Department of Commerce touted a new instant rebate program for affordable electric vehicle leases on Tuesday.

, the new program will prioritize low-cost EV leases.

According to the Department of Commerce, Washingtonians who earn under $45,180 per year will be eligible for a maximum rebate of $9,000 for new EV leases of at least three years.

In addition to offering lease rebates, used EV sales will also be eligible for a $2,500 rebate.

While state and federal incentives for electric vehicle leases and sales are relatively common, the Department of Commerce emphasized the focus of the new $45 million in rebates on affordable vehicles.

“Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases as part of an EV incentive program,” the department said.

Additional information on income qualifications for the rebate program, which will open in August, are available online.


 

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