To be considered a qualifying trade-in vehicle and receive an additional rebate of $1,000, vehicles must:
- have been traded-in on or after August 8, 2023 for the purchase or lease of a MOR-EV rebate eligible vehicle.
- have been up to date on inspections preceding the trade-in, demonstrated by providing a vehicle inspection report from Massachusetts Vehicle Check.
- have an internal combustion engine (typically fueled by gasoline or diesel), not including hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicles.
- be at least 12 years old based on the model year at the time of trade-in.
- have market value, demonstrated by its trade-in value subtracted on the purchase or lease agreement.
- have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,500 pounds or less.
- be traded-in at a licensed Massachusetts dealership at the time of purchase or lease of a new or used eligible vehicle.
- have been registered in Massachusetts to the applicant or the applicant’s immediate family for at least 2 years prior to the trade-in date.
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