Drive Clean Rebate for Car Dealers

Sell Electric at Your Dealership

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in New York State have increased year over year. Nearly 79,000 new EVs were registered with New York State in 2023, including both battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

If you are a car dealer in New York State that sells new electric vehicles, you can sign up online to offer the point-of-sale Drive Clean Rebate to your customers.

Enroll Your Dealership

Meanwhile, truck and bus dealerships can apply to offer rebates through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program.

How the Drive Clean Rebate Works for Dealers

Dealers are responsible for applying for the Drive Clean Rebate on behalf of the customer purchasing an electric vehicle. Once your dealership is enrolled in the Drive Clean Rebate Program, processing a rebate is an easy online process.

Key Considerations for Dealers

• Drive Clean Rebates are only available to New York State residents, businesses, and government entities
• Stay up to date on the list of Drive Clean Rebate eligible cars and rebate amounts, which range from $500 to $2,000
• Both purchases and leases of at least 36 months are eligible
• Dealers must submit rebate applications online within 60 days of vehicle delivery
• View further program requirements and dealer resources below to participate in the Drive Clean Rebate Program

Available Funding

Open to New York State residents, the Drive Clean Rebate offers a point-of-sale rebate of up to $2,000 toward the purchase of a new electric car. The chart below displays how much rebate funding is still available. Please make sure to check this page before purchasing an eligible electric car. Data is updated regularly as Drive Clean Rebates are claimed at dealerships.

Enroll Today

Submit your online application to enroll in the program. After your application has been approved, you will receive an email with login credentials and instructions for accessing the dealer web portal. You’ll also receive a welcome email with information about how to get started.

Offer Point-of-Sale Discounts Through the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers federal income tax credits of up to $7,500 for the purchase of eligible new EVs, and $4,000 for used EVs. Car dealers selling EVs can register with the IRS to offer IRA tax credits as a point-of-sale rebate to customers. This allows customers to transfer the tax credit to registered dealerships, effectively giving the customer an upfront discount rather than waiting to claim their credit on their tax return.

Dealer Resources

The resources below outline the requirements and steps for dealers to offer the Drive Clean Rebate to their customers.

• Implementation Manual [PDF]: Get the full program guidelines, including detailed eligibility requirements.
• Vehicle Purchaser Terms and Conditions [PDF]: Download this form, print it, and have your customers read and sign it. You will need to submit it with the rebate application for each customer.
• Dealer Agreement [PDF]: View the standard dealer contract for participation. You will sign this as part of the dealer application process.
• Dealer Overview Video : Watch this video to learn more about why and how the Drive Clean Rebate operates.
• Dealer Training Video : Watch this video to learn how to submit a Drive Clean Rebate application.
• How to Avoid Common Rebate Mistakes [PDF]: Review tips and guidance for successfully submitting a Drive Clean Rebate.

Have Questions?

Review the Drive Clean Rebate Frequently Asked Questions to get up to speed on the program, or get in touch with any additional questions. 

Phone: 866-595-7917
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