The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is reopening its Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP), and for Central Texas EV enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to make your next EV purchase even more rewarding.
🗓 Rebate applications open: October 13, 2025
Eligible purchases or leases must be made on or after September 1, 2025.
What You Can Get
For new, untitled vehicles, you may qualify for rebates up to $2,500 for battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The vehicle also needs to be on TCEQ’s Eligible Vehicle List and registered in Texas for at least one year.
Who Qualifies
- Private buyers (consumers) and businesses are eligible
- The vehicle must be new and untitled
- It must be on the official TCEQ eligible list
- Must register and maintain registration in Texas for at least one year after purchase
Eligible EV Types
- Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
- Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
- Weight limit: Must weigh 10,000 lb or less
You can see the latest eligible models on the TCEQ LDPLIP website. Automakers like Tesla, Hyundai, Ford, Rivian, and more appear.
How It Works
- Purchase or lease a qualifying new EV
- Take possession of it (before applying)
- Submit your rebate application with proof of title, registration, etc.
- Grants are awarded first come, first served until funds are exhausted
Why This Matters for AustinEV Members
- The TCEQ rebate helps lower the sticker shock and nudges more buyers toward clean, electric mobility.
- AustinEV’s role is connecting people — whether through news, events, or ride-and-drive opportunities — and helping local EV adoption.
Save the Date: AustinEV Road Rally Scavenger Hunt (October 12, 2025)
Want to get out, have fun, and engage with the local EV community? Join us for the AustinEV Road Rally Scavenger Hunt on October 12!
- We’ll start around 10:30 am in North Austin and drive toward Taylor. The full outing (including lunch and activities) will take about four hours.
- Teams (Driver + Navigator) will spot sights and answer trivia during the drive (for example, “What color is the house on the corner of 5th and Main?” or “What animal decorates a mailbox?”)
- Lunch will be at Plowman’s Kitchen in Taylor, where we’ll gather, review answers, and enjoy some time together!
- Don’t have an EV or a navigator? No problem — we’ll match you up so you can still participate!
Even if you’re not yet ready to apply for a rebate (or haven’t picked your car), this is a perfect chance to connect with fellow EV fans, test EVs, and see what the community looks like up close.
✅ What You Can Do Right Now
- Mark October 13, 2025 on your calendar — that’s when rebate applications open.
- Begin checking which EVs on your list are already on TCEQ’s eligible model list.
- Register now for the Road Rally Scavenger Hunt (October 12) — it’ll be a great way to get eyes on EVs and meet the community.
- Share this post with friends, neighbors, and coworkers who are thinking of going electric — this is a perfect window to act.
