miimura wrote:
This is actually what the legislators wanted when the re-wrote the rules. They want to increase the total number of plug-in cars in the state. By you returning your car and leasing another new one, the old car will go to another driver. However, I think people, including legislators, will be surprised by how many will leave the state.
This is partly true. Yes, they wanted to increase the total # of plug-in cars by continuing the HOV lane incentive, but they also didn't want to "overload" the HOV lane (more than it already is) with too many vehicles that would negate the HOV lane's travel time benefits. Hence, the rolling expiration method.
Bottom line is that there will be a difference in resale value between 2015 & 2016 cars with stickers issued before 1/1/17 vs. those with stickers issued after 1/1/17 or those that have never been issued a sticker. The latter group are the ones that are more likely to remain in state.