Due to the program’s popularity and extremely high participation, available funding for the Washington Electric Vehicle Instant Rebates program is expected to run out within the next several weeks.
As of October 10, there is $8,430,000 of program incentives remaining. An announcement will be made on this website when all incentives are claimed, after which instant rebates will no longer be available. Read more details on the FAQ page.
Washington Electric Vehicle Instant Rebates are available to Washington state residents who:
Register your EV for personal use with the Washington Department of Licensing at a residential address located in Washington State.
You can meet income eligibility requirements if you either A) have a household income at or below the levels shown in the table below; or B) are enrolled in an eligible income-qualified program.
Number of People in Household | Maximum Total Household Income |
---|---|
1 | $45,180 |
2 | $61,320 |
3 | $77,460 |
4 | $93,600 |
5 | $109,740 |
6 | $125,880 |
7 | $142,020 |
8 | $158,160 |
Total household income is based at or below 300% of the current federal poverty level, and is defined as the expected combined pre-tax gross income for any person or group of people within a household. For households with more than eight people, the maximum combined household income is $158,160 +$16,140 for each additional person. A “household” is usually a group of related people who are living together and share common living expenses. Roommates who are no longer considered a dependent for their parents/guardians/family members are considered individual households and should refer to their individual earnings. Common household members are:
If you are enrolled in one of the following income-qualified programs you also meet income eligibility requirements for Washington Electric Vehicle Instant Rebates:
If you don’t meet the criteria above you are not eligible to receive an instant rebate on your EV purchase or lease. You must sign a Customer Eligibility Form at the dealership attesting that your household meets the income requirements. Each person is only eligible for one rebate and no more than three rebates are allowed per residential address.
Individual or business co-signers are permitted but the Department of Licensing application for vehicle registration must list the applicant’s name and not a business name or name of another individual other than the applicant or co-signers.
You are not required to provide any income documentation to dealers to receive a rebate. However, a percentage of all customers will be selected for income verification after they buy or lease an EV. By signing the Customer Eligibility Form you agree to provide any requested documentation (such as income-qualified program enrollment confirmation or authorization to access your tax records) if you are selected for verification.
Due to the program’s popularity and extremely high participation, available funding for the Washington Electric Vehicle Instant Rebates program is expected to run out within the next several weeks.
This website will be updated daily and will announce when all incentives are claimed, after which instant rebates will no longer be available. Read more details on the FAQ page.