The Department of Environmental Protection last Saturday announced rebates are still available to help individuals with purchasing an alternative fuel vehicle under the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program.  (formal notice)

The following rebates are still available:

— $2,000 rebate for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) (battery system capacity equal/greater than 10 kWh) or battery electric vehicle (EV) (battery system capacity equal/greater than 10 kWh) (does not include electric motorcycle, scooter, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or low speed electric vehicle) (Note: There are only a limited number of rebates available at $2,000. The program offered will be reassessed upon payment of the first 250 rebates at $2,000 or June 30, 2016, whichever occurs first.).

— $1,000 rebate for a PHEV or EV (battery system capacity less than 10 kWh) (does not include electric motorcycle, scooter, ATV or low speed electric vehicle).

— $1,000 rebate for a natural gas fueled vehicle. Original equipment manufacturer (OEM)/certified retrofit only.

— $1,000 rebate for a propane fueled vehicle. OEM/ certified retrofit only.

— $1,000 rebate for a hydrogen or fuel cell vehicle, or both.

— $500 rebate for an electric motorcycle, scooter, ATV or other low speed EV if registered in this Commonwealth.

To qualify for the rebate, the alternative fuel vehicle must be registered in the Commonwealth and be operated primarily within this Commonwealth.

The rebate will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis in the order in which they are received. Rebate request forms and required documentation must be submitted to the Department no later than 6 months after the vehicle is purchased.

For all the details, visit DEP’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program webpage.

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