Colorado Increasing Its EV Purchasing Incentives - CleanTechnica

Colorado is enhancing its electric vehicle (EV) purchasing incentives through its VXC program, aimed at helping middle- and low-income residents replace older gasoline vehicles with plug-in EVs. Starting November 3, the program will increase rebates from $6,000 to $9,000 for new EV purchases and leases, and from $4,000 to $6,000 for used EVs. This initiative is part of Colorado’s effort to sustain EV adoption momentum despite the expiration of federal EV incentives. The program specifically targets the replacement of polluting gas vehicles with fully electric ones, which produce zero tailpipe emissions. This shift is significant for public health, as air pollution from fossil fuels contributes to severe health issues, including asthma attacks in over 32,000 Colorado children annually and risks to the elderly, pregnant people, and those with chronic conditions. Studies cited by the American Lung Association highlight that transitioning to zero-emission vehicles and clean electricity could prevent nearly 90,000 premature deaths nationwide by reducing