Americans can receive a one-time discount of $1,000 to $3,500 – see if a simple change will net you some extra cash

MILLIONS of Americans are now eligible for long-awaited electric vehicle rebates.

Massachusetts residents can now apply for a one-time rebate of up to $3,500 through the state’s MOR-EV program.

The program is part of a Massachusetts bill signed into law over the summer to expand green power through multiple initiatives, including expanded development of offshore wind turbines, as well as rebates on electric vehicles.

The program was delayed as state officials refined details over the fall.

Applications opened on November 10.

Which vehicles are eligible for the program?

Three types of electric vehicles are eligible for the program:

• Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) which have on-board storage devices that can be charged from an external power source.
• Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) running on compressed hydrogen.
• Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) that can run on electricity or gasoline.

Who is eligible?

Claimants who purchased or leased an electric vehicle with a selling price of $50,000 or less before Nov. 10 are eligible for a $3,500 rebate.

Meanwhile, those who bought or leased their electric vehicle on or after November 10 can take advantage of the $3,500 rebate on purchased or leased vehicles with a sale price of $55,000 or less.

You must submit your claim with all supporting documents within three months of purchasing or leasing your car.

While all-electric vehicles qualify for $3,500, hybrid cars can net you $1,500.

All applicants must be Massachusetts residents and have their vehicles registered in the state for three years.

Businesses and organizations can also apply discounts to a fleet of cars.

When will you receive your money?

Successful applicants will receive emails confirming that they have been approved for a discount.

The state estimates that they should receive the funds in the form of a check within 90 days of approval.

For more information on how to apply, see the MOR-EV website.

More energy discounts

This is just good news for Americans looking for energy relief recently.

Just last month, energy companies in Arizona and California announced home improvement rebates between $20 and $900.

And New Hampshire residents may be eligible for rebates of up to $4,000 for making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes.

The state is also offering unconditional fuel assistance payments of up to $3,024 to residents who need help heating their homes during the winter.

Discover a simple trick to reduce energy costs when you’re away from home.

And keep up to date with upcoming discounts and other direct payments by reading our updated blog.