Vermont 2024 EV Tax Credits Guide [+ Calculate Your Savings]
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There’s no denying that electric vehicles (EVs) can be expensive upfront, but there are federal and state incentives like rebates and tax credits to make EVs more financially appealing.
But what state EV incentive programs are in place in Vermont?
Let’s see what current incentives are available in your area and whether or not you qualify for them.
Last Updated: January 2024
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What EV Incentives Are Available in Vermont?
Vermont has the following incentives in place for electric vehicles and associated purchases for charging:
- Up to $4,000 rebate depending on filing status and annual income
- Individual filing as single or head of household:
- Income $50,000 or less: $3,000 for plug-in hybrids, $4,000 for all-electric vehicles
- Income $50,001 up to $100,000: $1,500 for plug-in hybrids, $2,500 for all-electric vehicles
- Married filing jointly:
- Income $75,000 or less: $3,000 for plug-in hybrids, $4,000 for all-electric vehicles
- Income $75,001 up to $125,000: $1,500 for plug-in hybrids, $2,500 for all-electric vehicles
- Married filing separately:
- Income $50,000 or less: $3,000 for plug-in hybrids, $4,000 for all-electric vehicles
- Income $50,001 up to $100,000: $1,500 for plug-in hybrids, $2,500 for all-electric vehicles
- Individual filing as qualifying widower:
- Income $75,000 or less: $3,000 for plug-in hybrids, $4,000 for all-electric vehicles
- Income $75,001 up to $125,000: $1,500 for plug-in hybrids, $2,500 for all-electric vehicles
- 25% of the upfront cost of a used high-efficiency vehicle for low-income applicants, up to $5,000
- $3,000 Replace Your Ride rebate
Incentives for Purchasing an EV in Vermont
Vermont offers a rebate for up to $4,000 off the purchase of a new electric vehicle.
To qualify, EV buyers must meet the following purchase criteria:
- Meet the income requirements of the corresponding rebate
- Purchase or lease eligible models with a base MSRP of $40,000 or less for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles and $45,000 or less for All-Electric Vehicles
- The registered owner name/lessee must match the name on the State Incentive Program incentive application and the final contract.
- The vehicle must be registered in the State of Vermont.
- The form must be complete and signed.
Additional incentives may be available to low-income applicants. Visit this state information site to see if you meet the requirements.
Other EV Incentives Offered in Vermont
Vermont offers the following incentives for electric vehicle charging, maintenance, or related benefits:
- Replace Your Ride program- $3,000 for each eligible scrapped Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle
- Several utilities and power companies in Vermont also offer incentives to customers who buy electric vehicles. These include:
- Green Mountain Power Corp Free Residential Level 2 EV Charger- Green Mountain Power offers all customers who buy a new electric vehicle (EV) a free in-home Level 2 EV charger to use while you’re a GMP customer enrolled in our Home Charging program.
Now that you know what electric vehicle incentives are available in Vermont, what else do you need to know about making the switch to all-electric transportation?
Read our guidance on how to prepare for an EV to make sure the models you’re considering will meet your real-world driving needs!
