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Washington unveils 'EV instant rebate' to expand access for low- and moderate-income households
Summary
Governor Jay Inslee and Washington Commerce announced an "EV instant rebate" program in Tukwila that offers up to $9,000 for eligible low-income households (including a low-cost leasing option), $5,000 for new EVs and $2,500 for used EVs, funded initially with $50 million from the Climate Commitment Act.
Governor Jay Inslee, joined by Mayor Tom McLeod and Washington State Department of Commerce Director Mike Fong, announced a new Washington state "EV instant rebate" program in Tukwila that officials said is designed to make electric vehicles more affordable for low- and moderate-income households.
The program will be administered by the Department of Commerce and, according to officials, aims to launch at dealerships in August. Commerce Director Mike Fong described the plan as a first-in-the-nation model that prioritizes a low-cost leasing option to reach households that have not benefited from earlier federal and state incentives.
"We're democratizing EVs," Inslee said, noting strong adoption in Washington and stressing equity. He and Commerce officials said the initial appropriation includes $50,000,000 to support the program, and…
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