Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Purchase Vouchers

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provides incentives for all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks and buses. Incentives are released on a staggered schedule and are distributed based on the following criteria:

Technology Type Incentive Amount
Class 4-8 All-Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Trucks 95% of the incremental cost, up to $185,000 per vehicle
Class 4-8 All-Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Transit Buses 100% of the incremental cost, up to $385,000 per vehicle
Class 4-8 Paratransit Shuttle Buses 100% of the incremental cost, up to $150,000 per vehicle
Class 4-8 All-Electric School Buses 100% of the incremental cost, up to $220,000 per vehicle
All-Electric Non-Road Port Cargo Handling Equipment 90% of the incremental cost, up to $170,000 per vehicle
Repower All-Electric Non-Road Port Cargo Handling Equipment 90% of the incremental cost, up to $140,000

Eligible vehicles must be in operation 80% of the time and for a minimum of five years. School buses may only receive the maximum funding amount if the vehicle is domiciled within half a mile of a disadvantaged community. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including voucher availability and vehicle eligibility, see the NYSERDA New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program website.

Jurisdiction: New York

Type: State Incentives

Enacted: Nov 1, 2012

Technologies: EVs, Hydrogen Fuel Cells

See all New York Laws and Incentives.