For electric cars, I don't believe there's an ownership period required. But for example of the right way to do it, in New York if you buy an electric car then

For electric cars, I don't believe there's an ownership period required. But for example of the right way to do it, in New York if you buy an electric car then at the time of purchase the state will pay $500 to $2000 to reduce the price of the car for you based on the all-electric range, with no requirement about income levels and nothing to file on your personal income taxes. https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Drive-Clean-Rebate-For-Electric-Cars-Program/How-it-Works https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Drive-Clean-Rebate-F...