Bill > H3321

This bill establishes an electric vehicle consumer rebate program in Massachusetts. It directs the Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources to create a program that provides rebates to consumers who purchase or lease qualifying plug-in electric vehicles. The bill defines qualifying vehicles as those that are primarily for use on public roads, have not been modified from the manufacturer's specifications, are acquired for use or lease by the consumer and not for resale, have a shipping weight not exceeding 8,500 pounds, have a speed capability of at least 55 miles per hour, are capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity, and are propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery. The initial rebate for vehicles with a battery capacity of 10 kilowatt-hours or more is up to $2,500, and for vehicles with a battery capacity of at least 4 but less than 10 kilowatt-hours, the rebate is up to $1,500. The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to administer the rebate program.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3321