The Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) has launched the “Equitable E-Mobility Rebate Program,” an initiative to revolutionize sustainable transportation across the Virgin Islands. This program is a direct result of funding through President Biden’s Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) State Energy Program Grant No. SE0010105, which aligns with the Bryan/Roach administration’s initiative to make clean energy technology more accessible in the Virgin Islands community.
The Virgin Islands Energy Office will begin accepting applications on January 19, 2024; however, electric vehicle purchases made on or after Oct. 1, 2023, will be eligible for Equitable E-Mobility rebates. The Equitable E-Mobility Rebate aims to incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) by significantly reducing the upfront cost of electric vehicles to residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Equitable E-Mobility Rebate Program is a strategic effort by the Energy Office to accelerate the transition to clean and sustainable transportation options, contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions and promoting a healthier environment.
By providing substantial rebates for both new and used electric vehicles, as well as electric bicycles, the Energy Office aims to make sustainable mobility options accessible to a broader range of residents. It also recognizes that the local availability of electric vehicles is limited, and as a result, rebate eligibility has been expanded to vehicles purchased from licensed dealerships within the continental U.S. as well.
This initiative aligns with the Energy Office’s commitment to building a greener and more resilient future, and transportation electrification is a primary conduit to reducing the dependence on fossil fuels within the Virgin Islands.
Residents interested in participating in the Equitable E-Mobility Rebate Program can find detailed information, eligibility criteria and application instructions on the official program website at www.Energy.vi.gov under the Electric Vehicles Tab.
Rebate Amounts:
$5,000 for eligible new and used electric vehicles purchased from a dealership (local and off-island).
$500 for eligible electric bicycles purchased from approved local vendors.
Eligibility Criteria:
The rebate program is open exclusively to U.S. Virgin Islands residents.
Vehicles must be registered in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Used EVs must have a clean title.
New EVs must have a purchase price not exceeding $65,000.
Used EVs must have a purchase price not exceeding $40,000.
Eligible Used vehicles must be within four model years and have mileage under 20,000.
E-bikes must be purchased new through an approved local vendor.
For more information, call the VIEO St. Croix office at 713-8436 or the St. Thomas office at 714-8436 or visit the Virgin Islands Energy Office at Facebook page www.@VirginIslandsEnergyOffice.
