HB4389 Summary

• Establishes a fleet electrification voucher program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency offering $200,000 per electric Class 7 or Class 8 truck purchased or leased by fleet owners and operators in Illinois.

• Requires applicants to submit proof of purchase, lease, or binding contract for the electric truck and must scrap a diesel Class 7 or Class 8 truck from their existing fleet upon approval.

• Mandates recipients retain ownership or use of the incentivized electric truck for a minimum of 36 consecutive months and prohibits resale or sublease for financial gain within that period.

• Requires deployment of the electric truck within 24 months of receiving voucher funds and project completion within 36 months, with lease terms of at least 36 months required for leased vehicles.

• Mandates voucher recipients participate in annual surveys tracking metrics including average daily mileage, kilowatts consumed, and emissions reduction data.