Texas residents can now receive up to US$2,500 back on the purchase or lease of a new Tesla vehicle through the Texas Light Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Program. The initiative is designed to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the state.
The program applies to the full lineup of Tesla models, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck, as well as other qualifying EVs. To be eligible, buyers or lessees must have purchased or leased a new light-duty electric vehicle on or after September 1, 2025, and must apply for or acquire title and registration of the vehicle in Texas.
In an email to customers in Texas, Tesla said: (via S.E. Robinson Jr)
“As a Texas resident, you can now apply for a grant on your Tesla vehicle with the Texas Light Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Program. Receive up to $2,500 back on your new Tesla when you purchase or lease your vehicle. Must self-claim after delivery to be eligible. Limited grants available.”
The application period runs until March 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, or until all funds have been distributed. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
The program is open to a wide range of applicants, including individuals, businesses, organizations, and government entities. There are no income-based requirements for participation. Vehicles must be new, titled and registered in Texas, and the purchase or lease must have occurred after the eligibility start date.
Applicants will need to provide several documents to qualify, such as an IRS W-9 form, proof of title and registration, and a copy of the purchase or lease agreement (or invoice and payment confirmation). Applications can be submitted through the TERP SUNSS online system operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) at tceq.texas.gov/sunss.
The new US$2,500 Texas incentive comes just a few weeks after the federal US$7,500 EV tax credit expired on September 30, marking a shift toward state-level programs aimed at sustaining consumer interest in EVs as national incentives phase out.
