EV REBATE-APPLICATIONS

Amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Changes, adds, and repeals definitions. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026 (rather than 2022), and continuing as long as funds are available, each income-eligible person (rather than each person) shall be eligible to apply for a rebate following the purchase of an eligible electric vehicle (rather than an electric vehicle). Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall establish one rebate application cycle for each State fiscal year, shall cause each rebate application cycle to have a duration of one State fiscal year, and shall cause the Agency to accept rebate applications and issue rebates under the Act throughout each rebate application cycle. Repeals provisions regarding certain rebates. Provides for, beginning July 1, 2026, a $2,000 rebate for eligible applicants toward the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle that is not an electric motorcycle and a $1,500 rebate for the purchase of an electric vehicle that is an electric motorcycle, with low-income applicants eligible for an additional $2,000 rebate for new vehicles or $1,500 rebate for used vehicles that not electric motorcycles. Provides for, beginning July 1, 2028, a $2,000 rebate for eligible applicants toward the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle that is not an electric motorcycle and a $750 rebate for the purchase of an electric vehicle that is an electric motorcycle, with low-income applicants eligible for an additional $1,000 for new or used vehicles that are not electric motorcycles. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, the Agency or its contracted administrator must make available vouchers for applicants to receive rebates at the point-of-sale from a dealer located in Illinois and licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, which shall deduct the applicable rebate amount from the final negotiated and agreed upon sale price of the eligible vehicle, in which case the full amount of the incentive shall be passed through to the purchaser in full with payment and shall be effective immediately at the time of the final sale and transfer of the eligible vehicle to the purchaser, with certain requirements. Provides that the Agency shall make available a public dashboard with resources on electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, applicant and vehicle eligibility, participating dealers, State incentives, and as up-to-date as is feasible remaining funding availability for the fiscal year. Provides that the changes by this amendatory Act are not intended to affect any rebates issued before the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that, subject to State procurement requirements, the Agency may retain a contractor or contractors to assist with marketing, program development, and administration of certain programs related to electric vehicle rebates. Makes technical and other changes.