Washington electric vehicle rebates up to $9,000 available beginning in August

Washington motorists will gain access this summer to new state rebates – up to $9,000 in some cases – to help cover the cost of leasing or purchasing electric vehicles.

Gov. Jay Inslee and state Department of Commerce Director Mike Fong provided details Tuesday about the program, which will be available at auto dealerships beginning in August. Swapping gasoline-powered vehicles for electric ones is a key priority with the state’s Democratic-led efforts to transition away from fossil fuels and slow climate change.

While the number of EVs in the state has nearly doubled over the past two years, many are fancier models and the cars tend to be heavily concentrated in the Seattle area. Inslee said the new program is meant to help “democratize” the emerging automotive technology.

Single Washington residents earning up to $45,180 annually or a family of four with income up to $93,600, will be eligible for a rebate of up to $9,000 for a new electric vehicle lease of three years or more. They’d also qualify for up to $5,000 for a new EV purchase or two-year lease. Used electric vehicles are eligible for a $2,500 rebate on purchases and leases.

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