Pennsylvania EV, plug-in and hybrid incentives

2 active state and utility programs for individual car buyers, from the U.S. DOE / NLR Laws & Incentives database.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate State Incentives

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) AFV Program offers rebates to assist eligible residents with the cost of the purchase or lease of new or qualifying pre-owned AFVs, including all-electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, electric motorcycles, and propane vehicles. Applicants must meet income eligibility requirements for the program and eligible AFV purchase price not exceed $45,000. Rebates are available in the following amounts:

Vehicle Type Rebate Amount ---------------------------------------------------------- --------------- EV (new or pre-owned) $3,000 PHEV (new or pre-owned) $1,500 CNG, Propane, and Electric Motorcycle (new or pre-owned) $500

An additional rebate of $1,000 is available for all applicants that meet the low-income requirement, as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Applications much be received within six months of vehicle purchase. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including forms and detailed requirements and restrictions, see the DEP AFV Rebates website.

(Reference Act 178, 2004)

Enacted 2004-01-01. source

Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption for Electric Vehicles (EVs) State Incentives

EVs that are subject to the annual EV registration fee are exempt from the Alternative Fuels Tax.

(Reference Title 75 Pennsylvania Statutes, Chapter 85, Section 9024)

Enacted 2024-07-11. source

The federal clean-vehicle credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. State and utility programs above are current as of 2026-10-02.