New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP)
Status: Open
Program Deadline: Program funds are on a first-come, first-served basis, until all funding categories are fully subscribed/exhausted.
The New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP or Program) is a voucher incentive program aimed to accelerate the deployment of electric trucks and buses (also referred to as EVs) in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle weight classes throughout New York State. By increasing the use of cleaner vehicle technologies, the program reduces harmful vehicle emissions, including greenhouse gases, and lessens New York State’s transportation sector’s dependence on petroleum.
Total Program Funding
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ):
- Class 3-8: $10 million Fully Reserved*
Volkswagen Settlement:
- Class 4-7: $4.8 million $3.14 million remaining*
- Class 8: $3.6 million $403,000 remaining*
*Current overall funding is approximately $3.5 million but will change periodically.
Voucher Amounts by Class
- Class 6: $125,000
- Class 7: $150,000
- Class 8: $185,000
Vehicle Eligibility & Requirements
To qualify for voucher incentives through NYTVIP, eligible replacement vehicles must meet the following requirements:
- A vehicle must be a Class 3-8 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) or a Class 4-8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
- NO Diesel or CNG Vehicles
- A vehicle must be purchased from a contractor approved to participate in the program
- All eligible vehicles, other than Repowered Vehicles, must be new, including the vehicle chassis and drivetrain. The model year (MY) of the new vehicle must be either one model year older, the same model year, or one model year newer compared to the calendar year in which the vehicle was purchased. For example, for a vehicle purchased (e.g., based on purchase order date) during calendar year 2023, the new vehicle’s model year must be 2022, 2023, or 2024.
- The final assembly of eligible vehicles must take place in the U.S. and must consist of significant value and effort.
Vehicle Replacement and Scrappage Requirements
A new eligible vehicle that replaces an existed diesel vehicle of similar weight class and vocation that has been scrapped to meet program requirements.
To meet scrappage requirements, vehicles must be verifiably rendered inoperable with a diesel engine dated 1992 through 2009 by cutting a three-inch hole in the engine block and disabling the chassis by cutting the vehicle's frame rails completely in half.
Voucher Application and Redemption
Approved contractors are authorized to market the program incentives to Fleets and to submit applications for voucher funds when sales of eligible vehicles are made.
Voucher Application
The contractor (Dealer) works with the Vehicle Purchaser to complete the voucher application process. In the NYSERDA Portal, the contractor will complete the following:
- Create a new application and enter contact information for the contractor and fleet.
- Enter domicile address(es).
- Select eligible vehicle(s) to be sold.
- Enter details of new vehicle(s) and vehicle(s) to be scrapped (a downloadable checklist of the required information can be found on the program website).
- Agree to program terms and conditions.
- Upload a number of documents (i.e., Vehicle Sales Purchase Agreement, Buyer's Order, Copy of Current Vehicle Registration, photos of vehicle to be scrapped, etc.). See additional documentation in the Implementation Manual.
- Submit the application!
Application Review
After submitting application, NYSERDA and the Voucher Help Center (VHC) review the application for eligibility, accuracy, and completeness.
NYSERDA Voucher Approval Notification
Once NYSERDA determines the voucher application is complete and meets all applicable requirements, NYSERDA will notify the contractor of voucher approval and reserve funds for the vehicle purchase. The voucher is valid for 18 months, after which it may be canceled.
For help applying and additional questions, please contact grants@battlemotors.com.
