> Programs & Services > Clean Pass Program New York's Clean Pass Program UPDATE (September 4, 2019): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2020 Ford Fusion Energi PHEV

2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV

2020 Honda Insight & Insight Touring HEV

2020 Jaguar I-Pace BEV

2020 Kia Soul BEV

2020 Toyota Corolla HEV

2020 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

2020 Toyota Prius AWD HEV The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is in the process of adding these vehicles and will begin issuing stickers as soon as that process is complete. Clean Pass is a program that allows eligible low-emission, energy-efficient vehicles to use the 40-mile Long Island Expressway High Occupancy Vehicle (LIE/HOV) lanes, regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. The program was designed to expand the use of energy-efficient vehicles, providing Long Island commuters with incentives to save money, gas and time, while reducing stress during the daily commute on the LIE. Motorists whose estimated US EPA fuel economy rating averages at least 45 miles per gallon and meets the California Air Resources Board SULEV emissions standard will be allowed to participate by applying to the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Clean Pass is a multi-agency program partnering three New York State agencies, the State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The passage of the federal transportation bill, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) enabled states to allow low emission and energy-efficient vehicles to use HOV facilities regardless of occupancy. The most recent federal transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) continues that allowance. Prior to this pilot program, the HOV lanes were reserved for use by vehicles with two or more occupants, buses and motorcycles during peak travel hours - weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. At any other time, the LIE/HOV lanes are open to all traffic. Based on certain federal emission and fuel economy standards, eligible vehicles include: Audi A3 e-tron, model year 2016 - 2018

Audi E-Tron BEV, model year 2019

Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van (aka Ford Transit Connect), model year 2012

Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Wagon (aka Ford Transit Connect), model year 2012

BMW 1 Series Active E, model year 2011

BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), model year 2018 - 2019

BMW 530e xDrive PHEV, model year 2018 - 2019

BMW i3 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), model year 2014 - 2018

BMW i3S BEV, model year 2018

BMW i3 REX (Range Extended Battery Electric Vehicle), model year 2014 - 2019

BMW i3S REX, model year 2018 - 2019

Cadillac ELR, model year 2014 and 2016

Cadillac ELR identified by L or M in the 5th position of the VIN, model year 2015

Chevrolet Bolt, model year 2017 - 2019

Chevrolet S10 Electric, model year 1997 - 1998

Chevrolet Spark EV, model year 2014 - 2016

*Chevrolet Volt with the Low Emissions Package identified by E, F, G, or H in the 5th position of the VIN, model years 2012 - 2014

*Chevrolet Volt identified by C or D in the 5th position of the VIN, model year 2015 - 2018

*Chevrolet Volt identified by C, D, or F in the 5th position of the VIN, model year 2019

Chrysler Pacifica (PHEV), model year 2017 - 2019

Fiat 500e, model year 2013 - 2017

Ford C-MAX ENERGI Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) identified by P5C in the 5th, 6th, and 7th positions of the VIN and U in the 8th VIN position, model year 2013 - 2016

Ford C-MAX ENERGI Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) identified by P5E or P5F in the 5th, 6th, and 7th positions of the VIN and U in the 8th position, model year 2017

Ford Focus BEV, model year 2012 - 2018

Ford Fusion ENERGI PHEV identified by P0P, P0S or BQ# in the 5th, 6th, and 7th positions of the VIN and U in the 8th position, model year 2013 - 2020

Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV, model year 2020

Ford Ranger EV, model year 1998 - 2000

Honda Accord Hybrid, model year 2014 - 2015 & 2017 - 2019

Honda Accord PHEV, model year 2014

*Honda Civic Hybrid, model year 2006 - 2010

Honda Clarity Battery Electric Vehicle, model year 2019

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), model year 2019

Honda Clarity PHEV, model year 2018 - 2019

Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle, model year 2008 - 2013

Honda Fit Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), model year 2013 - 2014

*Honda Insight Hybrid (automatic transmission only), model year 2005 - 2006

*Honda Insight Hybrid, model year 2000 - 2004 & 2019 - 2020

*Honda Insight Hybrid Touring, model year 2019 - 2020

Hyundai Ioniq (BEV), model year 2017 - 2019

Hyundai Ioniq Blue Hybrid, model year 2017 - 2019

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, model year 2017 - 2019

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid, model year 2019

Hyundai Kona (BEV), model year 2019

Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, model year 2016 - 2017

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicle, model year 2015

Jaguar I-Pace (BEV), model year 2019 - 2020

*Kia Niro Hybrid, model year 2017 - 2019

*Kia Niro FE Hybrid, model year 2017 - 2019

*Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, model year 2018 - 2019

Kia Optima PHEV, model year 2017 - 2019

Kia Soul EV, model year 2015 - 2020

Lexus ES 300h Hybrid, model year 2019

Mercedes-Benz B Class Electric Vehicle, model year 2014 - 2015

Mercedes-Benz B250e, model year 2016 - 2017

Mercedes-Benz F Cell, model year 2011 - 2012

Mini Cooper Mini E, model year 2008

Mitsubishi i-MiEV, model year 2012 - 2013 and 2016 - 2017

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, model year 2018

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV identified by A in the 2nd position of the VIN, model year 2019

Nissan Leaf, model year 2011 - 2019

Smart fortwo Electric Drive (ED) Cabriolet and Coupe, model year 2011 and 2013 - 2018

Subaru Crosstrek PHEV, model year 2019

Tesla Model 3 Long and Mid-Range, model year 2018 - 2019

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus, model year 2019

Tesla Model S, model year 2012 - 2019

Tesla Model X, model year 2016 - 2019

Tesla Roadster, model year 2008 - 2011

Toyota Camry Hybrid (LE/XLE/SE), model year 2018 - 2019

Toyota Corolla Hybrid, model year 2020

*Toyota Prius AWD, model year 2019 - 2020

*Toyota Prius C, model year 2012 - 2016

*Toyota Prius Eco, model year 2016 - 2019

*Toyota Prius Hybrid, model year 2004 - 2019

*Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), model year 2012 - 2015

*Toyota Prius Prime PHEV, model year 2017 - 2020

Toyota RAV4 EV, model year 2000 - 2003 and 2012 - 2014

Toyota Scion iQ Electric Vehicle (EV), model year 2013

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, model year 2013 - 2016

Volkswagen e-Golf Battery Electric Vehicle, model year 2015 - 2019

Volvo S90 AWD PHEV, model year 2018 - 2019

*Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV, model year 2018 *Please note that the 2011 - 2015 Honda Civic hybrid, 2010 - 2015 Honda Insight, 2012 - 2017 Toyota Prius V, 2014 - 2019 Ford Fusion hybrid, 2017 - 2019 Kia Niro Touring hybrid, 2016 - 2017 Volvo XC90 PHEV, and the 2019 Volvo XC90 PHEV models do not meet the fuel economy requirements of the program and therefore do not qualify. In addition, only the Chevrolet Volt models indicated above meet the emissions criteria for the program. Clean Pass stickers are required for qualifying single occupant hybrid vehicles to use any section of the LIE/HOV system. Registered owners of eligible vehicles can apply to DMV to participate in the Clean Pass program. Vehicles bearing Clean Pass stickers can travel the 40 continuous miles of HOV lanes in both the eastbound and westbound directions along the length of the Long Island Expressway from Medford in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, to the Queens border. Please note that all commercial vehicles are prohibited from the left and HOV lanes - regardless of vehicle type. If you have a commercial vehicle, even with Clean Pass stickers, you may be ticketed while traveling in those lanes. A key attribute of the LIE/HOV system is that it provides time-savings for peak-period commuters. Enforcement of the LIE/HOV regulations is provided by dedicated police patrols from the Nassau and Suffolk county police departments to maintain the integrity and reliability of the HOV lanes. To Apply for a Clean Pass: Applications will be taken over the phone, by calling the State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at 1 (518) 486-9786. Please choose menu option 1 for "Registration and Titles", then 6 for "Clean Pass". DMV is open between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Department of Motor Vehicles has also developed an on-line process for obtaining Clean Pass stickers. Please visit DMV's website for more information. Upon application approval, DMV will mail the stickers with instructions to the registered owner of the vehicle. Have your NYS vehicle registration card available to provide information to the DMV representative. There is no fee for the stickers. After the application is approved, your Clean Pass vehicle stickers and information about the program will arrive by mail within 10 days. For more information on applying for Clean Pass stickers, please visit the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles web page . The Clean Pass program was initially implemented as a one-year pilot program in order for NYSDOT to monitor the effects of the additional vehicles in the HOV lanes. Under the Federal Regulations in SAFETEA-LU, MAP-21, and now the FAST Act, the state must discontinue allowing low emission and energy-efficient vehicles in the HOV lanes if they fail to maintain a 45 mph minimum average operating speed 90 percent of the time over a consecutive 180-day period during morning or evening weekday peak hour periods. The Department has been monitoring the capacity and the speed of the HOV lanes for the Clean Pass program since March 2006. Though the program has continued beyond its one-year pilot period, the Department and its partner agencies will continue to monitor speeds and traffic volumes in the HOV lanes. If the performance of the lanes degrade below expected standards outlined in the current transportation bill, the Agencies will work together to make modifications to the program. FAQ's UPDATE (March 16, 2015):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle model to the eligibility list: 2015 Tesla Model S UPDATE (June 17, 2015):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2015 BMW i3 BEV

2015 BMW i3 REX (range extended vehicle)

2014 Fiat 500e UPDATE (July 8, 2015):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle model to the eligibility list: 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class BEV UPDATE (August 24, 2015):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2016 Ford Fusion Energi PHEV

2016 Kia Soul EV

2016 Mitsubishi I-MiEV UPDATE (September 29, 2015):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2016 Smart Fortwo ED

2016 Volkswagen eGolf EV

2016 Volkswagen Jetta HEV

2016 Cadillac ELR

2016 Chevrolet Volt (Only models with "C" or "D" in the 5th character of the VIN) UPDATE (November 17, 2015):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2015 Ford Focus EV

2016 Chevrolet Spark EV

2016 Ford C-Max Energi PHEV

2016 Ford Focus EV

2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

2016 Mercedes-Benz B250e

2016 Tesla Model X UPDATE (December 23, 2015):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2016 Fiat 500e

2016 Nissan Leaf

2016 Tesla Model S

2016 Toyota Prius C

2016 Toyota Prius Eco

2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid *Please note that the 2016 Toyota Prius V does not qualify. UPDATE (February 4, 2016):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2016 Audi A3 e-tron

2016 BMW i3 BEV

2016 BMW i3 REX UPDATE (March 31, 2016):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2017 Chevrolet Volt with "C" or "D" in the 5th position of the VIN

2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV UPDATE (July 11, 2016):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle model to the eligibility list: 2017 Ford Fusion Energi UPDATE (August 2, 2016):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle model to the eligibility list: 2017 Fiat 500e

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid UPDATE (October 11, 2016):

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle model to the eligibility list: 2017 BMW i3 BEV

2017 Chevrolet Bolt

2017 Hyundai Sonata PHEV

2017 Kia Soul EV

2017 Mercedes-Benz B250e

2017 Toyota Prius

2017 Toyota Prius Eco UPDATE (December 23, 2016): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently determined that the following previously approved vehicle was added in error and does NOT qualify: 2016 Audi A3 e-tron Vehicles that already have the Clean Pass stickers will continue to be able to participate in the program, however no new stickers will be issued after January 31, 2017. UPDATE (January 4, 2017): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq (HEV)

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Blue (HEV)

2017 Kia Niro (HEV)

2017 Kia Niro FE (HEV)

2017 Kia Optima (PHEV)

2017 Nissan Leaf (BEV)

2017 Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) Please note that the 2017 Kia Niro Touring does NOT qualify for inclusion in the Clean Pass program as it does not meet the fuel economy requirement. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has also reinstated the eligibility of the following vehicles: 2016 & 2017 Audi A3 e-tron UPDATE (February 2, 2017): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (PHEV)

2017 Ford C-Max Energi (PHEV)

2017 Ford Focus (BEV)

2017 Hyundai Ioniq (BEV)

2017 Tesla Model S (BEV)

2017 Tesla Model X (BEV) UPDATE (June 26, 2017): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2018 BMW 530e Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

2018 BMW 530e xDrive PHEV UPDATE (September 18, 2017): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2018 Chevrolet Volt (Only SULEV model with "C" or "D" in the 5th position of the VIN

2018 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV

2018 Ford Fusion Energi PHEV

2018 Kia Soul EV

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid (LE/XLE/SE) UPDATE (December 18, 2017): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2017 Smart fortwo Electric Drive (Coupe and Convertible)

2018 Audi e-Tron

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2018 Ford Focus EV

2018 Honda Clarity PHEV

2018 Hyundai Ioniq EV

2018 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV

2018 Kia Niro

2018 Kia Niro FE

2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

2018 Kia Optima PHEV

2018 Smart fortwo Electric Drive (Coupe and Convertible)

2018 Toyota Prius

2018 Toyota Prius Eco

2018 Volvo S90 AWD PHEV

2018 Volvo XC90 AWD PHEV UPDATE (January 25, 2018): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle model to the eligibility list: 2018 BMW i3 BEV

2018 BMW i3S BEV

2018 BMW i3 REX

2018 BMW i3S REX

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

2018 Nissan LEAF

2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range

2018 Tesla Model S

2018 Tesla Model X UPDATE (March 14, 2018): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle model to the eligibility list: 2012 Toyota RAV4 Electric Vehicle (EV) UPDATE (May 24, 2018): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle model to the eligibility list: 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid UPDATE (July 2, 2018): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle model to the eligibility list: 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Blue

2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

2018 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) UPDATE (September 20, 2018): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2019 BMW 530e

2019 BMW 530e xDrive

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2019 Honda Insight

2019 Honda Insight Touring

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

2019 Kia Soul EV

2019 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid

2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid (LE/XLE/SE)

2019 Volkswagen e-Golf Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

2019 Volvo S90 AWD PHEV UPDATE (September 24, 2018): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2019 Ford Fusion Energi PHEV

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Blue Hybrid

2019 Kia Niro Hybrid

2019 Kia Niro FE Hybrid

2019 Kia Optima PHEV

2019 Nissan Leaf UPDATE (December 6, 2018): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2019 Chevrolet Volt (only "SULEV" version with "C", "D", or "F" in the 5th position of the VIN

2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (PHEV)

2019 Jaguar I-Pace (BEV)

2019 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid UPDATE (January 4, 2019): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range

2019 Honda Accord Hybrid

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid UPDATE (March 21, 2019): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long-Range

2019 Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range

2019 Tesla Model S

2019 Tesla Model X

2019 Honda Clarity Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCV)

2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Please note that the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range does NOT currently qualify for the program. Information regarding that model is still being obtained and reviewed. UPDATE (April 15, 2019): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Only vehicles with "A" in the 2nd VIN position) UPDATE (April 22, 2019): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2019 Toyota Prius

2019 Toyota Prius AWD

2019 Toyota Prius Eco

2019 Toyota Prius Prime UPDATE (May 14, 2019): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2019 BMW i3 REX

2019 BMW i3s REX

2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus UPDATE (May 30, 2019): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2019 Audi E-Tron BEV

2017 Volkswagen e-Golf BEV

2018 Volkswagen e-Golf BEV UPDATE (September 4, 2019): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recently added the following vehicle models to the eligibility list: 2020 Ford Fusion Energi PHEV

2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV

2020 Honda Insight & Insight Touring HEV

2020 Jaguar I-Pace BEV

2020 Kia Soul BEV

2020 Toyota Corolla HEV

2020 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

2020 Toyota Prius AWD HEV NYS Department of Transportation

Last Update: September 4, 2019