Image: PixabayThe programme, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul during Earth Week and administered by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), provides point-of-sale rebates ranging from $500 to $2,000 for BEVs and PHEVs. Higher incentives apply to models with longer electric range.According to NYSERDA, electric vehicles can deliver significant operating cost advantages. Based on current fuel and electricity prices, drivers in the state can reduce annual running costs by between 40 and 70 per cent compared to petrol vehicles, the press release states.“As the federal administration continues to roll back support for clean air and electric vehicles, New York State is leaning in to prioritise benefits that reduce consumer out-of-pocket costs while reducing harmful emissions,” Hochul said. “At a time when gas prices at the pump have soared in the wake of the war with Iran, electric vehicles will help make driving more affordable for New Yorkers.”“NYSERDA is proud to partner with dealerships statewide on the Drive Clean Rebate to lower EV costs for New York drivers and their families,” siad NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris. “Newer models cover impressive distances of over 200 miles, are quiet, comfortable and a solid option for car buyers who are looking to lower costs now.”The rebate programme has been in place since 2017. And according to the Governor’s office, it has issued more than 228,000 incentives to date, supporting approximately 324,000 electric vehicles on New York’s roads. More than 60 vehicle models are currently eligible.The rebate programme complements wider state investments in charging infrastructure and electrification initiatives. New York currently has more than 19,000 public charging points installed statewide, alongside additional semi-public infrastructure at workplaces and residential buildings. Overall, the state is investing nearly $3 billion in zero-emission transport programmes, funded in part through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.governor.ny.gov
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