Washington state has launched a new instant rebate program for electric vehicle (EV) purchases, specifically for those in lower-income brackets than the federal poverty line. The Washington State Department of Commerce’s EV Instant Rebates Program took effect on Wednesday, aiming to get EVs into the hands of the state’s lower-income residents through an instant incentive toward purchase. The program is offering qualifying residents a credit of between $5,000 and $9,000 on new EV purchases, or for $2,500 for used EVs.