Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebates
Efficiency Maine’s EV Accelerator provides rebates to Maine residents, businesses, government entities, and tribal governments for the purchase or lease of a new EV or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at participating Maine dealerships. Rebate amounts are based on participant type:
| Type of Vehicle | Individuals | Qualified Moderate-Income Individuals | Qualified Low-Income Individuals | Businesses and Organizations | Government Entity, Tribal Government, and Non-Profits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | $1,000 | $3,500 | $7,500 | $2,000 | $7,500 |
| PHEV | $500 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $1,000 | 2,000 |
Qualified low-income residents are also eligible for a rebate of up to $2,500 for the purchase of a used EV or PHEV. Eligible vehicles must be purchased or leased between December 21, 2020, and December 31, 2023. The program is funded by Maine’s portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including eligible vehicles and preapproval requirements, see Efficiency Maine’s EV Initiatives website.
(Reference Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A, Section 10126)
Jurisdiction: Maine
Type: State Incentives
Enacted: Jun 10, 2019
Technologies: EVs, PHEVs
See all Maine Laws and Incentives.