Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular, but they can be expensive. Fortunately, there are government incentives available to help make the purchase of an electric car more affordable. The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs offers rebates for the purchase or lease of battery-electric vehicles, fuel-cell electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. These incentives are designed to encourage drivers to buy electric cars and reduce carbon emissions.
In addition to the rebates, there are also tax credits available for electric cars. The Inflation Reduction Act has made changes to the tax credit for electric vehicles, so it is important to understand how this affects you before deciding if now is a good time to buy an electric vehicle. The MassDEP also offers grants for charging electric vehicles in the workplace and for fleets. These grants provide employers and cities, towns, state agencies, and public universities with incentives to purchase Tier 1 and Tier 2 electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicles.
The MOR-EV Truck Program is another incentive that aims to reduce air pollution emissions in Massachusetts by increasing the use of electric trucks. This program includes the electric vehicle tax credit, which is a non-refundable tax credit offered to taxpayers who purchase qualifying electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles. When considering whether or not to buy an electric car, it is important to compare the rates and different costs of buying an electric vehicle compared to traditional ones. It is also important to consider all available incentives when making your decision.
