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State EV Rebate + Utility Rebate Stack

Stack state rebate + utility rebate + federal credit — $10K–$15K off an EV.

Overview

Layer federal $7,500 (§30D or lease loophole) + state rebate (CA $7,500 CVAP for low-income, CO $6,000, NY $2,000, NJ $4,000 CHARGE UP, IL $4,000, MA $3,500 MOR-EV) + utility rebate (PG&E $4,000 pre-owned, ConEd $500, LADWP $1,500) + dealer manufacturer incentive. Many states also waive sales tax on EVs (WA, NJ). Total OTD price often 30–40% below MSRP.

Best fit
Residents of CA, CO, NY, NJ, IL, MA, WAUtility-service-area EV buyers
Estimated impact
$10,000–$18,000 stacked incentives

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