State Zero-Emission Truck Incentives: CA, NY, NJ and MA (2026)

With the federal 45W commercial clean vehicle credit gone, state voucher and rebate programs are now the main source of purchase incentives for zero-emission trucks. This page tracks the largest state programs, what they offer and whether they are accepting applications. Funding opens and closes in rounds, so always confirm with the program before ordering.

California: HVIP

The Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) offers point-of-sale vouchers through approved dealers. Base vouchers range from $7,500 for a Class 2b truck to $120,000 for a Class 8 battery-electric truck, with much larger amounts for qualifying small businesses (up to $330,000 for a Class 8 truck). Drayage, refuse, school bus and transit bus categories have their own amounts.

Status: standard funding is closed, with HVIP aiming to reopen by the end of 2026. Public fleet and drayage categories remain open. HVIP suggests the California Clean Fuel Reward for Class 2b–8 battery-electric trucks in the meantime.

Full details: California HVIP voucher guide.

New York: NYTVIP

The New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program, run by NYSERDA, provides vouchers to fleets across New York State that buy or lease medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric or fuel cell vehicles, electric non-road equipment, and zero-emission transit buses. Voucher amounts depend on the funding track, vehicle type and weight class, where the vehicle is domiciled, fleet size, and whether an older diesel vehicle is scrapped.

Status: because of high demand, NYSERDA is no longer accepting new applications for the Class 3–8 zero-emission vehicle funding group. Funding for non-road equipment is still available. NYTVIP can be stacked with most other incentives, but total funding cannot exceed the vehicle’s base cost.

New Jersey: NJ ZIP

The New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program, a voucher pilot from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), reduces the upfront cost of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. Phase 3 base vouchers ranged from $15,000 to $175,000, and the program is paired with the NJ ZEV Financing Program, which offers fixed, low-interest loans. Part of each funding round is set aside for small businesses in overburdened communities.

Status: Phase 3 purchaser and vendor applications are closed. NJEDA reports 259 vouchers redeemed and $28.7 million deployed as of June 1, 2026. Join the NJEDA listserv for future rounds.

Massachusetts: MOR-EV Trucks

MOR-EV Trucks offers rebates for battery-electric and fuel cell trucks, buses and vans over 10,000 lb GVWR (Class 3–8) with a sales price under $2 million, for both individual and fleet purchases or leases. Rebates are reserved before purchase through a voucher and decline as each block of vouchers is used up.

Status: open. Value Block 1 is fully reserved; Value Block 2 had 175 of 200 vouchers remaining as of September 2, 2026. Pickups and Class 2b vehicles have a separate MOR-EV process.

Other states

Many other states and local air districts offer truck incentives, often funded by Volkswagen settlement money, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grants or utility programs. Programs change often, so we recommend:

• Searching the U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center laws and incentives database for your state.
• Asking your electric utility about fleet electrification and make-ready programs, which can cover much of the cost of charger wiring.
• Checking with your state environmental or energy agency and regional air district for open grant rounds.

We plan to add more states. If you know of a program we should cover, email info@zevhelp.com.