CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago
Rhode Island Still Has EV Purchasing & Leasing Incentives
Key Takeaway
Rhode Island's continued EV incentives contribute to localized load growth, signaling ongoing opportunities for charging infrastructure and grid planning for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •Rhode Island's DRIVE EV program provides rebates of up to $1,500 for the purchase or lease of new Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs).
- •This positions Rhode Island among a select group of states (CA, CO, MA, NJ) maintaining EV incentives despite the expiration of federal programs.
- •The sustained state-level incentives indicate a continued policy push for electrification, contributing to localized electricity demand growth and potential for charging infrastructure development.
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Article Content
Though the federal EV incentives are gone, some US states still have them: California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Rhode Island can be added to the list. Its DRIVE EV program provides rebates up to $1,500 for the purchase or lease of new battery-electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles. ... [continued] The post Rhode Island Still Has EV Purchasing & Leasing Incentives appeared first on CleanTechnica .